Casa Colombiana

by Benjamín Villegas Jiménez

Book Overview

An illustrated homage to Colombian architecture and design. Colombia is a country rich in historical influences: Spanish, English, African and indigenous Indian cultures all contribute elements to the Colombian style. The book includes an essay reviewing the various influences and explores various types of architecture. Originally published in 1995

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0811810216
• ISBN13: 9780811810210
• Release Date: September 1995
• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 1.0" x 1.0"
• Age Range: 13 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary

Customer Reviews

A must coffee table book for anybody who lived in Colombia!

This book is filled by spectacular photographs of exceptional houses in Colmbia. It demonstrates the incredible range of architecture suited to the variety of terrains of this beautiful country.It is a "must" on the coffee tables for anybody who has lived in Colombia. Any architects or people interested in tropical architecture can find inspiration here.