Books published by Instituto Monsa de Ediciones

One objective of this book is to study the budget for each individual project in terms of construction methods and materials.

A mosaic of green, blue, and red emerges from the clouds when your plane descends to El Prat Airport. Barcelona--a city of flat terracotta roofs, encircled with the olive green forests of the Collserola rolling down to the Mediterranean. From first touching down in the glass faceted airport to a wander through the textured, gothic alleyways or a glance at the modernista architecture, you know you have landed in a city of art. Miró, Gaudí, Dalí, and Picasso all spent time here, and as you meet the locals you discover that Barcelona is filled with architects, designers, and artists. This illustrated guide will take you on a creative ride through the city. Barcelona awaits!

House Plans for Challenging Sites features more than 350 floor plans, sections, sketches, and elevations, as well as construction details of 35 housing projects which represent a true challenge for architects, either because of their topography or the geological composition of the soil. These homes are designed to integrate into the landscape and minimize environmental impact, since they are mostly located in beautiful, ecologically diverse, and natural settings.

The loft, a quintessentially urban form, is an ideal way to convert a home into a unique space that reflects its owner's personality. This book emphasizes how easy these projects can be, and how well they can approximate the enormous lofts of London and Manhattan by way of careful design.

In this book, artists discuss their influences and early career. They also present a new piece of work.