Download or read book The Architecture of San Juan de Puerto Rico written by Arleen Pabon-Charneco and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2016-11-18 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As San Juan nears the 500th anniversary of its founding, Arleen Pabón-Charneco explores the urban and architectural developments that have taken place over the last five centuries, transforming the site from a small Caribbean enclave to a sprawling modern capital. As the oldest European settlement in the United States and second oldest in the Western Hemisphere, San Juan is an example of the experimentation that took place in the American "borderland" from 1519 to 1898, when Spanish sovereignty ended. The author also investigates post-1898 examples to explore how architectural ideas were exported from the mainland United States. Pabón-Charneco covers the varied architectural periods and styles, aesthetic theories and conservation practices of the region and explains how the development of the architectural and urban artifacts reflect the political, cultural, social and religious aspects that metamorphosed a small military garrison into a urban center of international significance.
Download or read book Puerto Rican Houses in Sociohistorical Perspective written by Carol F. Jopling and published by Univ. of Tennessee Press. This book was released on 1992 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the first work to describe the architecture of an entire complex society, from the inventive self-built dwellings of the poor to the elegant mansions of the rich. Abundantly illustrated with utilitarian black and white photos and good line-drawings. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Download or read book The Architecture of Old San Juan Puerto Rico written by Florita Z. Louis de Malave and published by . This book was released on 1983-01-01 with total page 9 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Architecture in Puerto Rico written by Jose Antonio Fernandez and published by . This book was released on 1965 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Puerto Rico 1900 written by Jorge Rigau and published by Rizzoli International Publications. This book was released on 1992 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Puerto Rico 1900 is a detailed examination of the products and the influences of that rich heritage. Each heavily illustrated chapter is devoted to one important aspect of this period, including the new facade treatments, the spatial sequences, and the thematic links between architecture and Latin American and Puerto Rican literature of the period.
Download or read book Forts of Old San Juan written by and published by National Park Service. This book was released on 1998 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tells the story of the evolution of the defenses of San Juan, Puerto Rico, and the role they played in helping to safeguard Spanish possessions in the Caribbean from the 16th to the 19th centuries.
Download or read book The Domestic Architecture of Old San Juan Puerto Rico written by Hector F. Santiago Cazull and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Architecture of San Juan de Puerto Rico written by Arleen Pabon-Charneco and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-11-18 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As San Juan nears the 500th anniversary of its founding, Arleen Pabón-Charneco explores the urban and architectural developments that have taken place over the last five centuries, transforming the site from a small Caribbean enclave to a sprawling modern capital. As the oldest European settlement in the United States and second oldest in the Western Hemisphere, San Juan is an example of the experimentation that took place in the American "borderland" from 1519 to 1898, when Spanish sovereignty ended. The author also investigates post-1898 examples to explore how architectural ideas were exported from the mainland United States. Pabón-Charneco covers the varied architectural periods and styles, aesthetic theories and conservation practices of the region and explains how the development of the architectural and urban artifacts reflect the political, cultural, social and religious aspects that metamorphosed a small military garrison into a urban center of international significance.
Download or read book The American Presence in Puerto Rico written by Thomas S. Marvel and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cobblestone Cats Puerto Rico written by Alan Panattoni and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Cats of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico are documented through these pages. Today Old San Juan is vibrant with an abundance of shops, restaurants and cafes, historic sites and tree-shaded plaza. It is characterized by narrow blue cobblestone streets, beautiful Spanish colonial architecture and, of course, its cats.
Download or read book The Preparation and Use of Historic Structure Reports written by Deborah Slaton and published by Government Printing Office. This book was released on 2005 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains the purpose of historic structure reports, describes their value to the preservation of significant historic properties, outlines how reports are commissioned and prepared, and recommends an organizational format for such reports.
Download or read book Puerto Rico s Henry Klumb written by Cesar A. Cruz and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-03-27 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book follows Henry Klumb’s life in architecture from Cologne, Germany to Puerto Rico. Arriving on the island, Klumb was a one-time German immigrant, a moderately successful designer, and previously a senior draftsman with Frank Lloyd Wright. Over the next forty years Klumb would emerge as Puerto Rico’s most prolific, locally well-known, and celebrated modern architect. In addition to becoming a leading figure in Latin American modern architecture, Klumb also became one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s most accomplished protégés, and an architect with a highly attuned social and environmental consciousness. Cruz explores his life, works, and legacy through the lens of a sense of place, defined as the beliefs that people adopt, actions undertaken, and feelings developed towards specific locations and spaces. He argues that the architect’s sense of place was a defining quality of his life and work, most evident in the houses he designed and built in Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico’s Henry Klumb offers a historical narrative, culminating in a series of architectural analyses focusing on four key design strategies employed in Klumb’s work: vernacular architecture, the grid and the landscape, dense urban spaces, and open air rooms. This book is aimed at researchers, academics, and postgraduate students interested in Latin American architecture, modernism, and architectural history.
Download or read book Kiki Kok written by Ed Rodríguez and published by Roaring Brook Press. This book was released on 2015-04-14 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A magical Spanish-language tale, Kiki Koki tells the story of a little Taino Indian boy who is too lazy to help his tribe prepare for the Moon Festival. To punish Kiki Koki, the Moon Goddess turns him into a tree frog. To return to his human form, he must rescue his new frog friends from dangerous pirates, and, in the process, learns that friendship takes courage, dedication, and hard work. With its vibrant illustrations, heartwarming message, and adorable hero, children will love this fun tale.
Download or read book San Juan Antigua Old San Juan Puerto Rico 2011 Edition Bonus Chapter Have an Adventure written by MR James L. Tate and published by . This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Marauding pirates, Spanish conquistadors, this book has it all " according to EFAM Magazine. "If history and drama interest you then Old San Juan is a good choice as a destination or a place to live." So says the author of this romping read... With over 180-images, and maps to help you get around, the book is full of both history and up-to-date insights on not only this special place, but also the people who live there. It is an account that only someone with a unique perspective, such as the author, who as an architect resided there could share. He conveys a picture of Old San Juan being like a Hollywood epic movie set. Steeped in history with an old world ambiance and romantic European charm Old San Juan is one of only two walled cities in the western hemisphere with the other being Cartagena, Columbia. Encompassing a square mile, Old San Juan is the larger. Chartered by the Spanish Crown during the age of empire, the conquistadors built these cities as siege fortifications, or as described in Spanish military lingo a "Defense of the First Order." The book reveals why Old San Juan is an architectural treasure. With no two buildings being exactly alike, the city has over four-hundred Spanish colonial structures, two world-renowned forts, four main plazas, fountains reminiscent of Rome, and blue cobble-stoned streets in addition to ocean vistas and bay views. Protected within the walls that in the past nobly defended this city is a universally recognized unique habitat honored as a World Heritage Site. The author tells why this Spanish colonial tropical city contains more history and culture than a person can absorb in a lifetime. In 1521, Juan Ponce de Leon founded the city, which eventually would become the most coveted of all of Spain's colonial outposts. Although his remains are interned in the San Juan Cathedral, the author explains why in many ways this intrepid explorer's spirit is still very much alive in San Juan Antigua... The 2011 edition has a bonus chapter that tells another story. It is how Puerto Ricans have contributed to present day global culture. It reveals why their history and distinct culture, which is intimately connected with Old San Juan, contributes to making them who they are today.
Download or read book Light and Culture written by Alberto Javier Cabré and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Issues: Regional architecture vs. globalization.
Download or read book Explorer s Guide San Juan Vieques Culebra A Great Destination Second Edition written by Zain Deane and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2011-11-07 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The definitive guide, now fully updated, to the three most popular destinations in Puerto Rico. No matter your budget, tastes, or passions, Puerto Rico has something to please your senses and wish you could come back for more. Author Zain Deane takes you on a tour of San Juan and its main islands and shows you how to uncover its best-kept secrets and treasures—from breathtaking beaches and rain forest hikes to extraordinary shopping and dining spots on narrow colonial streets. Puerto Rico has something to please all your senses, regardless of your budget, tastes, or passions. Distinctive for their accuracy, simplicity, and conversational tone, the diverse travel guides in our Explorer's Great Destinations series meet the conflicting demands of the modern traveler. They're packed full of up-to-date information to help plan the perfect getaway. And they're compact and light enough to come along for the ride. A tool you'll turn to before, during, and after your trip, these guides include chapters on lodging, dining, transportation, history, shopping, recreation, and more; a section packed with practical information, such as lists of banks, hospitals, post offices, laundromats, numbers for police, fire, and rescue, and other relevant information; maps of regions and locales, and more.
Download or read book The Rum Diary written by Hunter S. Thompson and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2011-10-17 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sultry classic of a journalist's sordid life in Puerto Rico, now a major motion picture starring Johnny Depp
