Benjamin Villegas Libros
Seisarquitectos
Six of the most important figures in Latin American contemporary architecture are Raúl Minondo, Peter Giesemann, Rodolfo Solares, Carlos Lara, Rafael Tinoco, and Ernesto Porras. This work highlights their avant-garde vision and their contribution to innovative architectural design. The perfect combination of light and space prevail among their buildings, with the well-being of the inhabitants
Artefactos
Bringing together more than 500 years of creativity with images of multiple artifacts made from different materials—including wood, clay, metals, fibers, stone, leather, and seeds—this book brings Colombias immensely rich history of crafts to life. Because of its privileged geographic location, natural wealth, and variety of climates and ethnicities in which millenary migratory currents meet
Casa De Hacienda
Traveling the country in search of the most significant aspects of Colombias colonial ranch houses, this book brings to life the convergence of decisive elements of the countrys past and tradition. These ranch houses were the scene of struggles, epiphanies, and downfalls in the countrys history—all evoked through the point of view of a historian
Casa Colombiana
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. Las casas colombianas han sido desde siempre una vitrina
Casa Republicana
1998 Premio Bienal: Historia Both an architectural and a social history, this book examines the social implications of the elaborate design, construction, and decor details of Colombian republican houses of the 19th and 20th centuries. The elegant hallways, warm bedrooms, and eclectic combinations of foreign styles are the main characteristics of Colombias post-colonial homes and
