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Desde su primera edición en 1980, la Historia crítica de la arquitectura moderna de Kenneth Frampton se ha convertido en un clásico imprescindible dentro de la bibliografía académica sobre historia de la arquitectura moderna. En esta quinta edición ampliamente revisada y actualizada, el autor ha añadido una nueva y extensa sección que explora al detalle la evolución del Movimiento Moderno en la arquitectura en todo el mundo a finales del siglo xx y principios del xxi. En ella, se examinan las diversas formas en que los arquitectos no solo responden a los contextos geográficos, climáticos, materiales y culturales, sino que siguen también distintas líneas de enfoque en relación a la topografía, la morfología, la sostenibilidad y la forma cívica.

Over the past decade, celebrated style maker Suzanne Rheinstein has achieved an unprecedented level of refinement and clarity. Her love of objects from the past remains a touchstone, but in her newest rooms, stylish modernity and an elegant simplicity hold sway. Presented are beautifully photographed homes of clients Suzanne Rheinstein has worked with before that reflect a vision of richness tempered by restraint. Her longtime fans will find new inspiration in these pages. Throughout, she shares her ideas of how to live in a relaxed way surrounded by artworks and personal collections. A traditional Georgian library is done in a totally untraditional lacquered green, while a San Francisco town house revamp includes a “California” room filled with Moroccan rugs and rattan chairs, and a serene retreat has a guesthouse evocative of the bohemian 1970s.

The popular American fashion designer takes us on an exhilarating journey with today’s biggest stars wearing his statement-making designs on the world’s most exciting red carpets. This highly anticipated sequel to Dresses to Dream About (2017), delves into Siriano’s continued evolution as a visionary, from his groundbreaking fashion that celebrate diversity, inclusion, and body positivity to the meticulous craftsmanship behind each creation. This inspiring tome explores the intersection of fashion, art, and celebrity culture, offering a front-row seat to the dazzling spectacle of Siriano’s bold designs worn by glamorous actors, top models, pop culture legends, LGBTQIA+ icons, and first ladies.

This “must-have tome . . . which pays homage to trailblazers as varied as Gloria Steinem and Dolly Parton” (ELLE) invites readers into a way of living that is singularly joyous, distinctly feminine, and wildly interesting. The most exciting and vibrant women in America are the ones who stand out from the crowd. SHE pays tribute to: Revered activists like Gloria Steinem and Shirley Chisholm Classic fictional characters like Mary Richards and Carrie Bradshaw Treasured icons like Marilyn Monroe and Nina Simone Contemporary firebirds like Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Dolly Parton With rich photography, spirited quotes and profiles, amusing anecdotes, words of wisdom, personal essays, and signature kate spade new york “she” statements, every page of SHE will inspire you to live your own interesting life to the fullest, every single day.

Melissa Penfold, Australia’s foremost authority on style and design, has distilled her three decades of expertise into a single volume, identifying the basic decorating principles—including light and space, composition and balance, and pattern and texture—and offering hundreds of invaluable tips on how to apply them to turn your house into a home that is comfortable, intimate, beautiful, and the most authentic expression of your personal aesthetic. Illustrated with images of her own home and inspirational homes around the world, Living Well by Design is an indispensable resource for everyone eager to create interiors in which decorating fundamentals are integrally interwoven with individual style.