Alberto Saldarriaga Roa

A novel approach to understanding architecture, the way of thinking about buildings presented in this book uses analogies and metaphors to bring architectural design closer to the sensual experiences of music and literature. Touch, sight, and even hearing, acquire different meanings when they are a window into understanding architecture as an interactive experience. On the streets, at home, or in the office, buildings are the unavoidable scenario in which everyday life happens.

espacio, cuerpo y sensibilidad

La Arquitectura como experiencia

Benjamin Villegas

Alberto Saldarriaga

Alvaro Barrera-Herrera

There are few cities in the New World that hold as many 16th and 17th century buildings as does Cartagena, Colombia. As a result, it has been designated as part UNESCO's World Heritage programme. The Colombian architect Álvaro Barrera was given responsibility for conservation of old Cartagena and half of the two-story houses in the walled district of the city have been restored to a new level of beauty. Restorations by Barrera respect the essence of the colonial period, even as he has adapted structures for 21st century use. His feeling for materials and colours enables him to harmonise the original structures with his contemporary designs. This book will become an standard reference for anyone who is interested in architectural restoration and preservation in an age of innovation.

Alberto Saldarriaga Roa

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