Benjami n. Villegas Jime nez Livres

This visually striking book analyzes the rise of apartments as the preferred living space in Bogota, exploring the evolution in industrial and interior design that accompanies this trend. Architects, designers, and decorators have been tasked with creating comfortable, functional, and stylish environments, showcasing their best work through lavish photographs of some of the city’s most interesting and beautiful apartments. The book features refined interiors, daring ceilings, inviting balconies, and splendid terraces, presenting a variety of creative and novel spatial solutions. Each design is explained as a tailored response to the demands of modern urban living, highlighting the innovative approaches taken by professionals in the field. The detailed imagery captures the essence of contemporary Colombian life, illustrating how these living spaces reflect both aesthetic appeal and practical needs.

Organized chronologically, the aerial photographs that make up this extraordinary collection chart the development of the capital of Colombia over a period of 50 years, from 1935 to 1985. The explosive growth of the city, both formally and informally, transformed it from a provincial town of only 300,000 to the hypnotic megacity it became by the end of the century, when its population had reached seven million. With a focus on the urban and architectural transformations, this collection of photos serves as visual testimony that progress can come with costs as well as benefits.   Organizadas cronológicamente, las fotografías aéreas que conforman esta extraordinaria colección trazan el desarrollo de la capital colombiana en el medio centenar de años que transcurre entre 1935 y 1985. Se observa aquí el vertiginoso crecimiento, formal e informal, que se da entre una ciudad provinciana, que apenas se acerca a las 300 mil almas, y la alucinante urbe de finales de siglo, que ya se aproxima a los siete millones de habitantes. Con un enfoque en las transformaciones urbanas y arquitectónicas, esta colección de fotos sirve cómo testimonio visual de que el progreso supone costos así como beneficios.

Documenting the unique scents, structures, and colors of Colombia’s indigenous flowers, this compilation explores the country’s wide-ranging and complex flowers that are known worldwide for their vitality and beauty. With texts by a respected Colombian literary figure and quotes from famous poets and writers, this profusely illustrated guide highlights some of Colombia’s most important natural treasures and the valuable and creative work of its floriculturists. Documentando los aromas, las estructuras y los colores irrepetibles de las flores indígenas de Colombia, esta compilación explora las flores variadas y complejas del país que se conocen por todo el mundo por su belleza y vitalidad. Con textos por una figura literaria colombiana respetada y citas de poetas y escritores famosos, esta guía profusamente ilustrada destaca algunos de los patrimonios naturales más importantes de Colombia y el trabajo valioso y creativo de sus floricultores.

Containing a selection of beautiful pictures from various photographers, this stunning compilation presents all aspects of Colombia, including its diverse and colorful landscapes, the daily lives of its people, and the country's beloved festivals. In addition to the masterful photographs, sections discussing the country’s history, traditions, and basic characteristics are also included. Conteniendo una selección hermosa de fotos de varios fotógrafos, esta complicación impresionante presenta todos los aspectos de Colombia, incluyendo sus paisajes diversos y de colores vivos, las vidas cotidianas de su gente, y sus fiestas amadas. Además de las fotos magistrales, se incluyen secciones discutiendo la historia, las tradiciones y las principales características del país.