RICARDO LEGORRETA

El verdadero lujo está en el espacio The Real Luxury is Space

Miquel Adrià (Ed.)

Just before Ricardo Legorreta’s death in 2011, architect-critics Miquel Adrià and Jose Castillo interviewed the elder statesman of Mexican architecture about some of his fabled projects, including the iconic Camino Real Hotel in Mexico City. A protégé of the great Mexican modernist Luis Barragán, Legorreta founded his own studio in 1964. In addition to garnering numerous awards in his native country, Legorreta was the recipient of the 2000 American Institute of Architects Gold Medal, the AIA’s highest honor, and Japan’s prestigious Praemium Imperiale arts prize. Recognition of his achievements and influence extend far beyond regional borders. This book is a lightweight pocket edition that brings together two exciting and informative interviews; in Spanish only.

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Jim Olson: Art in Architecture

Jim Olson (author)

For over five decades, Seattle architect Jim Olson has cultivated an international following through his exploration of the relationships between art, architecture, and nature. Best-known for his residences for art collectors, Olson’s attention to craft and the experience of space have led to this global appeal. Drawing upon Olson’s years of practice, Jim Olson: Art in Architecture reveals his many sources of inspiration and how the power of material and sensorial exploration have shaped his approach to design. Through journal sketches, personal observations, and images of built projects ranging from his own intimate cabin in Washington State to grand residences around the world, the reader gains deep insight into Olson’s architecture and its artistry.

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