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Features a selection examining houses that have broken away from the past and that define today's innovation and tomorrow's classicism. The book does not aim to convert these houses into prototypes to follow; they are included because they reflect the peculiarities of their era, sites and owners.

Este libro está escrito usando una receta infalible para el fracaso: contentar a todos los que desean usar bien AutoCAD. Para los que empiezan, presenta el eficaz método de los tutoriales: una entrada rápida, por inmersión, en el manejo del programa, a base de realizar ejemplos paso a paso. No se explica la teoría o los comandos; simplemente, se dibuja. Es un curso acelerado y un quitamiedos. Para los que ya saben, se añaden unas lecciones monográficas que mejorarán su manera de trabajar con AutoCAD, con opciones y conceptos avanzados que no han tenido la oportunidad o el tiempo de...

A compilation of detailed texts and historic photographic images of the architectural heritage of Medellín, its streets, churches, buildings, hospitals. Many of the places documented have been demolished and the photographers are the only remaining witnesses to study the transformation of its urban landscape over the centuries. A catalogue of buildings is included with images in the "Note" section at the end of the book.

Colombian houses have always been a showcase for the inhabitants of a highly diverse country. These houses range from the haciendas of coffee plantations to the restored colonial homes of Cartagena. Fascinating essays and attractive photos exemplify the evolution of the art of living in Colombia.