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OverviewThere are few cities in the New World that hold as many 16th and 17th century buildings as does Cartagena, Colombia. As a result, it has been designated as part UNESCO's World Heritage programme. The Colombian architect Alvaro Barrera was given responsibility for conservation of old Cartagena and half of the two-story houses in the walled district of the city have been restored to a new level of beauty. Restorations by Barrera respect the essence of the colonial period, even as he has adapted structures for 21st century use. His feeling for materials and colours enables him to harmonise the original structures with his contemporary designs. This book will become an standard reference for anyone who is interested in architectural restoration and preservation in an age of innovation. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Antonio Castaneda-Buraglia , Alberto SaldarriagaPublisher: Villegas Asociados S.A. Imprint: Villegas Asociados S.A. Dimensions: Width: 24.00cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 28.50cm Weight: 1.585kg ISBN: 9789588156347ISBN 10: 9588156343 Pages: 229 Publication Date: 20 November 2003 Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Unknown Availability: Out of stock  Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationAlberto Saldarriaga Roa is an award-winning architect who has developed research studies on urban and architecture topics in Colombia and Latin America. He has written, among others, Casa Republicana (Republican House) and Casa Moderna (Modern House), both from Villegas Editores. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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