ARQUITECTURA Y DISEÑO

Este libro pretende ser tanto una fuente de aliento como una exploración de la vida y la obra de los artistas que sienten fascinación por el proceso de la impresión artística y por el desarrollo de sus imágenes personales a través de la creación de impresiones originales. Los testimonios de destacados artistas invitan a explorar infinitas posibilidades de los diversos métodos de trabajo. Los capítulos se distribuyen según las distintas técnicas de impresión. A las completas explicaciones de cada uno de los medios les sigue un detallado análisis de los métodos disponibles, ilustrados con fotos paso a paso. Al final se incluye una completa sección de información útil con una lista de proveedores, talleres y estudios.

A selectively curated overview of the little black dress in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, organized by Vogue contributing editor and fashion force André Leon Talley and published on the occasion of an exhibition at the SCAD Museum of Art (Savannah College of Art and Design), André Leon Talley Gallery. Featuring an impeccably selected group of about sixty dresses from many of the most eminent fashion houses, the book is a celebratory tribute to the iconic little black dress and its deeply resonant cultural and social significance in the modern era.

Zen, soothing, mystical, meditative—words cannot do justice to Asia’s most beautiful interiors. Whether it’s a gilded Tibetan monastery, a plantation in Sri Lanka, or a private villa in Thailand, each of the havens featured in this book are remarkable not only in aesthetic, but also in spirit. This showcase features about 40 exceptional locations across Tibet, Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Singapore, and Malaysia. Highlights include traditional Burmese stilt houses; the breathtaking Shiv Niwas Palace in India, visited by James Bond in Octopussy; Cambodian temples; a rice barge-turned houseboat in Thailand; the “Blue Mansion”, an magnificient, indigo-painted courtyard house featured in the film Indochine; a breathtaking garden designed by Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa; and many, many more.

Casas balinesas en armonía con la naturaleza Apreciada por los viajeros por su exuberancia, su paisaje tropical y el encanto de sus gentes, la isla de Bali es uno de los lugares más espléndidos de la Tierra. Espiritualidad y naturaleza forman parte integral de la vida cotidiana de los balineses, y uno puede entender fácilmente por qué la arquitectura tradicional de la isla encierra ese aire de paz inspirado en el entorno con el que, en ocasiones, incluso llega a fundirse. En las viviendas balinesas, por ejemplo, las paredes no son obligatorias, hay madera por doquier, dominan los tonos terrosos y abundan las techumbres vegetales. Ya se abran a maravillosos paisajes verdes, a montañas majestuosas o a costas bellísimas, las casas de la isla transmiten sensaciones que invitan al descanso y a la contemplación. Esta selección de viviendas del sudeste asiático incluye imágenes impresionantes y se presenta en un formato compacto que le permitirá llevarse a cualquier parte un trozo del paraíso. Viendo estos espléndidos ejemplos de una forma de vivir sencilla y elegante, uno se pregunta cómo es posible que no sean muchísimos más los que corran a instalarse en Bali.

So rich and unique is traditional Japanese architecture that it’s nearly impossible to improve upon. Yet contemporary Japanese designers and architects keep finding fresh approaches to refurbish and take inspiration from the ways of old. Whether it’s a pristinely preserved traditional house or a sleek modern apartment, the best Japanese homes share a love of cleverly designed spaces and warm materials like wood, brick, and bamboo. From a thatched roof farmhouse occupied by a Zen priest to Tadao Ando’s experimental 4x4 House, from Shigeru Ban’s conceptual Shutter House to a beautiful domestic homage to bamboo, this elegant compendium traverses the multifaceted landscape of Japanese living today. Enriched by 170 brand new, unpublished photographs, this edition takes you on breathtaking journey through the Land of the Rising Sun―complete with a list of addresses, should you wish to undertake this journey to Japan’s most fascinating inns and homes yourself. An insightful glossary of key terms, such as tatami, shoji, and noren, will also help you come to grips with all elements of Japan’s unique aesthetic of Eastern minimalism.

South of the border, rich colors and woven textiles form a unique design aesthetic, crafted by the union of local Aztec and Mayan cultures and Spanish influences. Bold pigments and vivid patterns come together in simple and rustic spaces, resulting in a way of living that is both invigorating and homely; an authentic Mexican style. The dynamic writer and photographer duo Barbara and René Stoeltie have struck gold again―this time with a truly breathtaking look at Mexico’s most remarkable abodes. Traveling far and wide, from Costa Careyes to the Yucatán Peninsula, this photographic journey will surprise, delight, and inspire you. From the home of Constructivist architect Luis Barragán, a restored 16th-century hacienda, to a traditional Mayan thatched-roof dwelling, the contrast of styles within the pages of this book are testament to the country’s vibrantly diverse palette of textures and hues. With many new images, some never published before, prepare to be transported to the heart of lush and eclectic Mexico.