Discover how a new generation of architects is turning crisis into opportunity: sustainability, realism and innovation from Catalonia and the Balearic Islands.This book documents and reflects on Catalan and Balearic architecture that arose in the aftermath of the 2008 crisis. It brings together a selection of standout projects that embody a new architectural attitude: committed to the land, to local resources and to social needs.With essays by curators Carme Ribas and Joan Roig, alongside contributions from fellow experts, the book offers a deep and critical look at how young architects have adapted their practice to a shifting landscape, championing a form of architecture that is realistic, austere and value-driven.Photographs, blueprints and critical texts combine academic rigour with visual appeal. Essential reading for professionals and students alike: an exemplary tool for architects, urban planners, teachers and researchers.
Una ruta dibujada por el patrimonio arquitectónico español: El lenguaje de los edificios presenta edificios emblemáticos de España a través de la mirada de un experto, como si "entráramos en ellos por primera vez", y otros edificios menos conocidos de los que no sabiamos nada pero que no hay que perderse: Casa de los Cristales, Mercado de Santa Caterina, Musac, Jameos del Agua, Casa Judia, Sociedad General de Autores, Casa de los Dragones, Palacio de Hornillos, Universidad Laboral de Gijon, Pabellon Puente de la Expo 2008...