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La Alternativa es ...
The Alternative is...
Una esperanza. Un sueño. Un anhelo. Por propósito, sentido, relaciones con
A hope. A dream. A yearning. For meaning, sense and compassionate
compasión. La alternativa es una respuesta a lo que está sucediendo en el
relationships. The Alternative is an answer to what is happening in the
mundo de hoy a nuestro alrededor y con nosotros.
world today. All around us. With us.
La Alternativa es la curiosidad. Sobre el desarrollo de nuestras sociedades,
The Alternative is curiosity. About developing our local societies, cities
ciudades y naciones. Queremos recuperar la autoridad sobre la economía y de
and nations. We want to take back ownership of the economy and of
las decisiones democráticas. En nuestros lugares de trabajo y en los lugares
democratic decisions. At our workplaces and in the places where we live
donde vivimos nuestras vidas. Sin perder la visión global de la responsabilidad
our lives. Without losing the global vision for the responsibility for finding
de encontrar soluciones mutuas con nuestros vecinos, incluso los que viven al
mutual solutions with our neighbours – including those who live on the
otro lado del mundo.
other side of the world.
La alternativa es la apertura. Para probar nuevas ideas y crear soluciones que
The Alternative is openness. Towards trying out new ideas and creating
funcionen. La alternativa también es la consideración al prójimo. Para entender
solutions which work. The Alternative is also thoughtfulness. About
contextos complejos y resistir la tentación de argumentos simplificados eh
understanding complex contexts and resisting the temptation of simplified
ilusiones agradables.
arguments and pleasant illusions.
La alternativa es el coraje. Para afrontar los problemas. Pero también el
The Alternative is courage. To look problems in the eye. But also courage
coraje para sobrellevar el futuro que tenemos que compartir juntos. La
about the future we have to share together. The Alternative is also humour.
alternativa también es humor. Sin el humor no puede haber creatividad. Sin
Without humour there can be no creativity. Without creativity there can be
creatividad no puede haber buenas ideas. Sin buenas ideas no puede haber
no good ideas. Without good ideas there can be no creative power. Without
poder creativo. Sin poder creativo no puede haber resultados.
creative power there can be no results.
La alternativa es para ti. Tu qué puede notar que algo se ha puesto en
The Alternative is for you. Who can tell that something has been set in
movimiento. Tu qué puede sentir que algo nuevo está empezando a
motion. Who can feel that something new is starting to replace something
reemplazar algo viejo. Otra forma de ver la democracia, el crecimiento, el
old. Another way of looking at democracy, growth, work, responsibility and
trabajo, la responsabilidad y la calidad de vida.
quality of life.
Esa es la alternativa.
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SKOOLYS
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FREE SPIRIT SPHERES
¿Qué tienen en común los Ewoks y Julie “Butterfly” Hill? Que ambos han
What do Ewoks and Julie “Butterfly” Hill have in common? They have
descubierto la magia etérea de vivir en un árbol.
discovered the ethereal magic of living up in a tree.
Tom Chudleigh, de la Isla de Vancouver, Canadá, ha descubierto la misma
Tom Chudleigh of Vancouver Island, Canada has discovered the same magic
magia con sus esferas de Espíritu Libre, casas de árboles artesanales que
with his Free Spirit Spheres, handcrafted tree houses that bob among the
serpentean entre los árboles como manzanas gigantes. Chudleigh llama a su
trees like giant apples. Chudleigh calls his design a bio-mimicry. Each sphere
diseño una bio-imitación. Cada esfera se adhiere a una red tipo telaraña de
attaches to a web of rope. The web connects to whichever strong points are
cuerdas. La red se conecta a los puntos fuertes disponibles. Esto reemplaza
available. This replaces the foundation of a conventional building. A tree
los cimientos de un edificio convencional. La casa de árbol esfera utiliza el
house sphere uses the forest for its foundation, so the occupants of a sphere
bosque como su base, así que los ocupantes de la esfera están comprometidos
then have a vested interest in the health of the trees. Each sphere has four
con la salud de los árboles. Cada esfera tiene cuatro anclas en la parte
attachments on top and another four anchor points on the boom. Each
superior y otros cuatro puntos de anclaje en la circunferencia. Cada uno es lo
attachment is strong enough to carry the entire sphere and contents.
suficientemente fuerte como para aguantar toda la esfera y el contenido.
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THE MAJESTIC BUS
Hecho de un autobús antiguo, el autobús Majestuoso se ha remodelado
Made from a former bus, the Majestic Bus has been remodeled into a
en una linda y pequeña casa de huésped, en Hay-en-Wye, Gales. La casa
cute, little guest home in Hay-on-Wye, Wales. T he home was renovated
fue renovada con pisos de madera, una cocina muy bien diseñada con
with wood f loors, a beautifully designed kitchen with cabinetry, a gas
armarios, una estufa de gas y un refrigerador. Hay una cama doble en la
stove, and a fridge. T here’s a double-sized bed in the home, in addition
casa y un sofá en forma de L que se puede convertir en una cama extra.
to an L-shaped sofa that can be converted into an extra bed. T he home
La casa puede acomodar cómodamente hasta cuatro adultos.
can comfortably fit up to four adults.
Para dar electricidad, el autobús Majestuoso tiene paneles solares en el
For energy, the Majestic Bus has solar panels on the roof to power the
techo para las luces y tomas eléctricas. No hay plomería en la casa, pero
lights and electrical sockets. T here’s no plumbing in the house, but
hay un baño hecho de madera cerquita de ahí.
there is a wooden bathhouse just a little ways away.
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HAPPIER CAMPER
Retro-moderno de corazón, ofreciendo aventura accesible e innovadora
R e t r o - m o d e r n a t h e a r t , d e l i v e r i n g a f fo r d a b l e a d v e n t u r e a n d
flexibilidad en un paquete ultraligero. Nuestro sistema modular Adaptiv ™,
ground-breaking f lexibilit y in an ultra-light package. Our highly
altamente flexible, le permite personalizar fácilmente su remolque sobre
f l e x i b l e A d a p t i v™ m o d u l a r i n t e r i o r s y s t e m a l l o w s y o u t o e a s i l y
la marcha, para satisfacer una variedad de necesidades. Desde el camping,
customize your trailer on-the-f ly, to suit a variet y of needs. From
el transporte, o cuartos de huéspedes, crea el diseño que desea en cuestión
camping, to hauling, to guest quarters, create the layout you want
en minutos. Configurar y reconfigurar es muy fácil y las posibilidades son
in just minutes. Configuring and reconfiguring is a snap, and the
ilimitadas.
possibilities are limitless.
En Happier Camper hemos puesto muchos accesorios para camping y
At Happier Camper we have put many camping and trailer
remolques a prueba. Basado en el uso personal y la retroalimentación de
accessories to the test. Based on personal use and customer
los clientes, hemos seleccionado nosotros mismos una serie de accesorios y
fe e d b a c k , w e ’ v e h a n d - s e l e c t e d a n a r r a y o f c o m p a t i b l e a c c e s s o r i e s
actualizaciones compatibles que enriquecen la experiencia HC1.
a n d u p g r a d e s t h a t e n r i c h a n d e x t e n d t h e H C 1 e xp e r i e n c e .
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COZY GRAIN SILO HOUSE
El a rquitecto Christoph Ka iser conv ir tió un silo de gra no de acero
Architect Christoph Kaiser converted a 1955 corrugated steel-wall
corrugado de 1955 en Phoenix, A rizona, en una enca nt adora casa
grain silo in Phoenix, Arizona into a charming modern tiny house. T he
moderna. El reto era logra r un sentido de hoga r dentro del pequeño
challenge was attaining a sense of home within the small circular space.
espacio circula r.
Spaciousness and simplicity are achieved by placing all functions for La a mplitud y la simplicidad se consiguen coloca ndo todas las
living in a two-story walnut and black steel crescent that hugs the silo’s
funciones pa ra v iv ir en una media luna de acero y madera f ina que
southern perimeter. T his approach maximizes usable f loor space, and
abraza el perímetro sur del silo. Este enfoque ma ximiza el espacio
the perceived spatial volume of the interior.
utilizable y el volumen espacia l percibido del interior.
An operable skylight at the top of the silo delivers passive cooling while Un traga luz en la pa r te superior del silo ofrece enfria miento pasivo
subterranean air ducts that mitigate mechanical noise from the air
mientras que los conductos de a ire subterrá neos que mitiga n el ruido
conditioning system work passively.
mecá nico del sistema de a ire acondicionado trabaja n pasiva mente.
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SKOOLYS
Hogares de ladrillo son la norma, pero eso no significa que son la única
Brick and mortar homes are the norm, but that doesn’t mean they’re
opción cuando se trata de viviendas. El icónico autobús escolar amarillo
the only choice when it comes to living space. T he iconic yellow
se presta a ser una casa poco convencional, pero no obstante funcional,
school bus lends itself to being an unconventional—but nonetheless
sobre ruedas. Una conversión de autobús escolar increíble a menudo se
functional—tiny house on wheels. An incredible school bus conversion
le llama un “skooly”.
is often called a “skooly.”
¿Por qué un autobús escolar?
Why a school bus?
¿Cuál es el atractivo de una conversión de autobús escolar? Para
So, what’s the appeal of a school bus conversion? For those with a
aquellos con un sentido permanente de wanderlust, estas renovaciones
permanent sense of wanderlust, these renovations offer a way to be on
ofrecen una manera de estar en movimiento, pero aún así mantener
the move but still maintain the relative comforts of home. And better
las comodidades relativas del hogar. Y mejor aún, un autobús escolar
yet, a school bus is a blank slate. Once you remove the seats, you can
es un lienzo en blanco. Una vez que retire los asientos, puede construir
build out and arrange the interior in a myriad of ways. Depending on
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y organizar el interior en un sin fin de maneras. Dependiendo de sus
your needs—like how many people will live on the bus—some layouts
necesidades -como cuánta gente vivirá en el autobús-, algunos diseños
will make more sense than others.
tendrán más sentido que otros.
School buses are built to last. Just think about the miles that they drive Los autobuses escolares están construidos para durar. Basta con
during day to transport kids to and from home—and not to mention
pensar en las millas que conducen durante el día para transportar a
field trips. If a bus is in good condition, their diesel engine can last
los niños a casa y sin mencionar las excursiones. ¡Si un autobús está en
more than a million miles! In addition to a long motor life, these
buenas condiciones, su motor diesel puede durar más de un millón de
vehicles are constructed with steel frames and f loors, making them
millas! Además de una larga vida útil del motor, estos vehículos están
extra sturdy.
construidos con marcos y suelos de acero, haciéndolos más resistentes.
T he initial cost of buying a bus is relatively inexpensive—especially El costo inicial de comprar un autobús es relativamente barato,
when you compare it with the cost of an RV. On average, they’re between
especialmente cuando se compara con el costo de una RV. En promedio,
$3K and $7K, depending on the year and mileage. So if you’re a handy
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est á n entre $3K y $7K dlrs, dependiendo del a ño y el kilometraje. Así
DIYer, there’s the potential to keep your costs low. Throughout the years,
que si usted es a lguien que le gust a hacer las cosas el mismo, hay
many folks have themselves converted an old bus into a unique RV home.
el potencia l pa ra ma ntener sus costos bajos. A lo la rgo de los a ños,
Most people who embark on this DIY have the same goal—nomadic
muchas personas ha n conver tido los v iejo autobuses en únicas casas
living. Here are two families who have made their dreams a reality.
RV. La mayoría de las personas que se emba rca n en este proyecto tienen el mismo objetivo: la v ida nómada. Aquí hay dos fa milias que
Outside Found can have adventures anywhere.
ha n hecho rea lidad sus sueños.
Will and Alyssa are two bloggers and adventurers of the website Outside Outside Found puede tener aventuras en cualquier parte.
Found. They work for themselves, and as a result, can be anywhere. In the spring of 2015, they converted a bus into a tiny 200-square-foot
Will y A lyssa son dos bloggers y aventureros de la página web Outside
home. The couple started by buying a 2001 GMC BlueBird for $5,500 and
Found. Trabaja n por sí mismos, y como result ado, pueden est a r en
then spent months designing and preparing the layout.
cua lquier luga r. En la primavera de 2015, conv ir tieron un autobús
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en una pequeña casa de 200 pies cuadrados. La pa reja comenzó
When you step inside, the bright and airy space doesn’t feel like a bus at
compra ndo un GMC BlueBird 2001 por $5,500 dlrs y luego pasó meses
all. The area directly behind the driver’s seat is their “living room,” which
diseña ndo y prepa ra ndo el diseño.
includes a couch with integrated storage underneath. Moving beyond that space is their kitchen. It features the comforts of a more conventional
Cua ndo entras, el espacio luminoso y a ireado no se siente como
home with a gas stove and fridge; the couple even says the kitchen is
un autobús en absoluto. El á rea direct a mente detrás del asiento
larger than they had in their first apartment. Across from the eating
del conductor es su “sa la de est a r”, que incluye un sofá con
space is the office with a slightly lofted bedroom in the back.
a lmacena miento integrado por debajo. Más atras de ese espacio es su cocina. Cuent a con las comodidades de una casa más convenciona l con una estufa de gas y nevera; La pa reja incluso dice que la cocina es más gra nde que en su primer apa r t a mento. Frente a l espacio pa ra comer est a la of icina con un dormitorio ligera mente elevado en la pa r te de atrás.
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El Midwest Wanderers puede cómodamente salirse de lo establecido.
T he Midwest Wanderers can comfortably go off the grid.
Luke y Rachel Davis, también conocidos como Midwest Wanderers, son
Luke and Rachel Davis, aka the Midwest Wanderers, are another
otra pareja que compró su propio autobús escolar y ahora viven la vida
couple who bought their own school bus and now live life on the
en el camino. Ellos intercambiaron su casa convencional de 1.500 pies
road. T hey traded in their 1,500-square foot conventional home and
cuadrados y junto con su hijo pequeño (y perro), encontrar “la libertad,
together with their young child (and dog), find “freedom, adventure,
la aventura y la gente interesante” en un skooly de 220 pies cuadrados.
and interesting people” in a 220-square-foot skooly.
“Al principio parecía una idea tan loca y distante”, escribe Luke, “el tipo
“At first it seemed like such a crazy, far out idea,” Luke writes, “the
de cosa que sólo sueñas hacer pero nunca podría suceder “. Cuanto más
kind you only dream of doing but ‘could never really happen.’ T he
hablabamos de ello, más nos dimos cuenta de que no podíamos sacudir
more we talked about it the more we realized we couldn’t shake the
el deseo de este estilo de vida en libertad “. Más tarde compraron un
desire for this lifestyle of freedom.” T hey later bought a bus for
autobús por $4,000 dlrs y se pusieron a trabajar.
$4 ,000 and got to work.
El proyecto le llevó a la familia un año y medio por completar, pero una
T he project took the family a year and a half to complete, but once
vez que estás adentro, es fácil ver por qué. No sólo transformaron el
you’re inside, it’s easy to see why. Not only did the they transform
espacio en una residencia acogedora, sino que también elevaron el techo
the space into a cozy abode, but they also raised the vehicle’s roof.
del vehículo. El techo es 20 pulgadas más alto que un autobús escolar
T he ceiling is 20 inches higher than a conventional school bus, but
convencional, pero los casi dos pies hacen una gran diferencia. “No se
the nearly two feet make a big difference. “It does not feel at all like a
siente para nada como un autobús”, comenta Rachel.
bus,” Rachel remarks.
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THE RUSTY STORAGE TANK HOME
El frente exterior de esta pequeña casa cilíndrica cuenta con un gran
T he front exterior of this cylindrical tiny house features a large porch
porche con una zona de estar y una chimenea. Imagine relajarse aquí
with a seating area and fireplace. Imagine relaxing out here with some
con algunos amigos y una taza de chocolate caliente o un café cuando
friends and a cup of hot cocoa/coffee when it is chilly outside! When
hace frío fuera. Cuando ya te quieras calentar adentro de la casa, entra a
you want to warm up inside of the house, enter through the huge glass
través de las enormes puertas de cristal en el salón. El sofá de cuero en el
doors into the living area. T he leather couch in the living space acts as
espacio de la sala actúa como un divisor entre el dormitorio y la cocina.
a divider between the bedroom and the kitchen.
A la derecha de la casa es el dormitorio amueblado con una cama en una
To the right of the home is the bedroom furnished with a platform bed.
plataforma. Tendrás la vista más increíble del bosque desde la ventana
You will have the most amazing view of the forest from the window
porque es tan grande que casi te hace sentir como si estuvieras fuera.
because it is so large it almost makes you feel like you’re lying outside!
A la izquierda de la casa está la cocina con una estufa, lavabo granjero y
To the left of the home is the kitchen featuring a cooktop, farm sink and
barra con bancos debajo. En general, una casa realmente única.
breakfast bar with stools underneath. All in all, a really unique home!
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YURT HOUSE
Harry Bertoia, artista y diseñador de muebles italiano, inicia su
Harry Bertoia, an Italian furniture designer and artist, began his
carrera en 1930 como estudiante en la Academia de Arte Cranbrook, Al
career in 1930 as a student at the Cranbrook Art Academy. After
terminar sus estudios restableció en el mismo centro el departamento de
completing his studies, he reinstated the metallurgy department, which
metalurgia, del que fue titular y ejerció como docente desde desde 1939
he chaired and taught in from 1939 until 1943. When this department
hasta 1943. Cuando este departamento cerró debido a las restricciones de
closed due to wartime material restrictions, Bertoia moved to Venice,
material en tiempo de guerra, Bertoia se trasladó a Venecia, California,
California, and worked there with Charles and Ray Eames at the Evans
y allí trabajó con Charles y Ray Eames en el Evans Products Company,
Products Company, assisting in the development of new techniques for
ayudando en el desarrollo de nuevas técnicas para el moldeado de madera
molding plywood.
contrachapada.
Harry Bertoia, was thirty-seven years old when he designed the Harry Bertoia, tenía treinta y siete años de edad cuando diseñó la silla
Diamond chair for Knoll in 1952. A rare and beautiful piece of
Diamond para Knoll en 1952 Una rara y hermosa pieza de mobiliario, que
furniture, which was strong but delicate in appearance, and had
era fuerte pero delicada en apariencia, y que tuvo un éxito comercial
immediate commercial success, despite being made almost entirely
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EXCEPTIONAL TERRACES IN SAN MIGUEL
CASA CHORRO A N N D O L A N 415 .10 3 . 317 9 $ 9, 950,000 USD Casa Chorro stands proudly above El Chorro– San Miguel’s legendary source of water discovered in the 16th Century– close to other notable landmarks such as the Casa de la Cultura at the end of a picturesque cobblestone lane in one of the best residential neighborhoods in the Historic Center. The ancient front door set within a timeless, vine-clad facade gives way to a dramatic open-air foyer with panoramic views of San Miguel, the valley, and the majestic Sierra of Guanajuato mountain. Each of the eight bedrooms in the 9,278 sf (862M2) residence, have baths en suite. The property is comprised of three principal structures where no detail has been overlooked. Traditional artisanal ceramic tiles, hand-hewn woodwork, fine wrought iron, and masterfully carved stone fireplaces, fountains and water features ornament the stately home inside and out.
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CASA PICHONERA S H A R I R E Y N O L D S 415 .10 7.14 4 0 $2, 900,000 USD This amazing house is truly one of a kind. Located only two flat blocks from the central Jardin on one of San Miguel’s most important historic streets, Casa Pichonera effortlessly combines classic with contemporary. The result is a spacious and elegant home that features old world details such as handmade stonework, hardwood floors and fascinating stenciled artwork on the walls, as well as wide stairways, a completely modern kitchen and artfully landscaped outside areas. The views of San Miguel are simply stunning. Because of its perfect location, the separate guest casita, the tasteful furnishings and the enclosed parking for up to six vehicles, Casa Pichonera is not only move-in ready but also an easily rentable property all year long.
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CASA DEL SOL JOHN ECKROTE 415 .12 4 . 475 5 $ 2, 395,000 USD Nestled low on a hillside overlooking Parque JuĂĄrez, the Central Park of San Miguel, Casa del Sol (with its Schindler elevator) offers five levels of unsurpassed luxury living in one of the most desirable gated communities in the city. Aside from its extraordinary setting, location and views from each of those five levels inside and out, Casa del Sol offers warmth, intimacy, convenience and security like none other in San Miguel. The Main House presents extraordinary views from all three levels, fascinating landscaping and a plunge pool (and the best view in town). With four bedrooms plus staff quarters, all with balconies and ensuite baths, the Main House delivers comfort and beauty for any large family or group of friends.
CASA VILLA DE UMBRIA DOUGLAS ROBINSON 415 .113 . 9 7 2 9 $ 895,000 USD Located at the foot of the Picacho mountains, this breathtaking home boasts unequaled views of the Presa Allende, surrounding countryside, and the city of San Miguel. The one-level estate features quality Mediterranean architectural details and finishes. Its design was influenced by a magnificent villa in Umbria, Italy, which was featured in Architectural Digest. The beautiful landscaped gardens surrounding the home are perfect for outdoor entertaining. The master bedroom suite in the main home has two separate bathrooms with custom dressing rooms and a den or office area. A lovely guest house with full bathroom is separate from the main residence and can be used as a private space for visitors or as a studio or office.
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CASA BLANCA GREG R. GUNTER 415 .10 3 . 4141 $ 599,000 USD Designed by an internationally acclaimed interior designer, Casa Blanca mixes a stunning Continental (French-Italian influence) design with the indoor-outdoor lifestyle we all love in San Miguel de Allende. This light-drenched “white house” on the hill boasts dynamic floor-to-ceiling blue-sky vistas framed by the most elegant trompe l`oeil walls to be found in San Miguel, accented by an astounding full-wall mural of Saint Michael worthy of any museum. The elegant design is matched by unsurpassed home-comfort amenities, from radiant-heat floors, camera-monitored security, and full-filtration water, to double-sided cantera fireplaces, multiple fountains indoors and out, and the designer kitchen. The primary master suite welcomes with its massive cantera fireplace–the master bath offers yet another next to the sunken tub–and amenities like the breakfast bar, terrace and built-in shelving. Outdoors, the lifestyle is grand: a full-width lounging veranda boasting stunning sunset vistas overlooks the waterfall-filled swimming pool and gardens, and the sculptural outdoor shower proves simply decadent! Ready for a lifestyle worthy of an Architectural Digest layout? If so, you simply must experience Casa Blanca for yourself!
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R A N C H O T I E R R A D E PA Z L I Z K E L LY 415 .10 7. 0 19 4 $ 950,000 USD Rancho Tierra de Paz, a peaceful country retreat. This single level ranch style home with two adjoining casitas boasts Moroccan flair with its rotunda entry and white stucco facade. Situated on 14-plus acres with panoramic views of the San Miguel countryside, this magnificent Mediterranean hideaway awaits you. Unsurpassed in spacious living, outdoor terraces and floor-to-ceiling windows surround the home providing spectacular views of the lake among the rolling hills. The light-filled gallery that connects the entertainment area with the bedroom wing reveals a lovely gurgling cantera stone fountain. The master suite includes a cozy stucco fireplace and a king-size bed, as well as a spacious lounging area.
H ACIENDA L A PRESITA LUCIANO MONTERISI 415 .101. 0 4 5 2 Get to know Hacienda La Presita, the best residential development. Only 7 minutes from Downtown SMA. Enjoy a unique lifestyle surrounded by beautiful landscapes, lakes and our clubhouse with a spa, steam bath, sauna, gym, multipurpose room, pool, picnic areas with grills, Tennis courts and much more. Conoce Hacienda La Presita el mejor desarrollo residencial campestre, a solo 7 minutos del centro de SMA. Disfruta un estilo de vida inigualable, rodeado de hermosos paisajes, lagos y de nuestra ¡Casa Club! con Spa, Baño de vapor, Sauna, Gimnasio, Salón de usos múltiples, Albercas, Áreas verdes con asadores, Cancha de Tenis y más.
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EL MIRADOR E D WA R D F L U M E 415 .10 3 . 0 5 2 8 $ 689,000 USD A n impressive home set on a prominent estate sized lot of a lmost 1.5 acres of beautiful landscaping this proper t y rekindles visions of an Ita lian Landscape. The views of the Guanajuato Mountains, the surrounding Farmlands, the La ke, & never ending Sky provides a panorama of multiple & changing views culminating in mar velous sunsets. Driving up the stone driveway one sees a Stone House covered in f lowering vines with a beautiful Loggia enticing a visitor with anticipation of entering this countr y dream home. The house has only the highest qua lit y f inishes & ever y amenit y one could want. A grand room with a dramatic brick barrel vaulted ceiling f lows from living to dining & a ll opens onto the magnif icent Loggia, perfect for enter taining. The kitchen is a gourmet’s dream & there is an adjoining prep kitchen & butlers pantr y completing the ambiance for effor tless get togethers whether large or sma ll. The home has many quiet spaces as well, both interior & garden. The Master is extremely comfor table with spectacular his & her baths & dressing rooms. The grounds could accommodate severa l casitas for a family compound or could become an equestrian show place for horse lovers. A visit to this proper t y is a memorable event. Please join us for a preview or showing.
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CASA INOLV IDA BLE CHRISTIAN MALIK 415 .114 . 0 2 7 2 $1,475,0 0 0 USD Casa “Inolvidable”- A One-of-a-Kind Oasis. This luxurious Spanish Colonial style home lures the most discerning homebuyer with astounding attention to detail throughout. Artist/Designer Tim Wachter collaborated with sister Theresa to create this masterpiece. Appointed with elements including colonial arches, bóveda domes and wood beamed ceilings, aged colonial style doors, grand rock walls, plentiful cantera, colorful talavera that have been tastefully presented to take your breath away. Upon entering the property you are swept through a lush garden leading you to a central courtyard. Once in the courtyard, your fall captive to the experience that awaits you beyond majestic pool silhouette of the of La Virgen Fatima that shrouds the home with peace and serenity.
CENTRO JIM DOBSON-KELLEY 415 .12 4 .6 4 9 4 $1, 165,0 0 0 USD Enjoy San Miguel de Allende living in stately, modern elegance. Just steps from el jardin and everything Centro has to offer, this home is in immaculate condition and has been impeccably maintained, right and ready for you. The moment you walk through the entry, the stone-paved courtyard and fountain draw you into the house. The main-floor living room, dining room, and kitchen open to the courtyard; perfect for casual or elegant entertaining. The graceful, winding mahogany staircase takes you to the ample second floor master and guest suites. Then on up to the rooftop terrace with sweeping views of the city; perfect for entertaining or just enjoying the beautiful San Miguel weather. With its own rooftop terrace, your guests will enjoy their own sanctuary.
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WOODMAN TREE HOUSE
En Dorset occidental, no lejos de la costa jurásica, la “casa de árbol del leñador”
In west Dorset, not far from the Jurassic coast, the ‘woodman’s treehouse‘
ofrece un escape de lujo en medio de lo silvestre. Situado en dos pisos de altura
offers a luxury escape in the middle of the wilderness. Set on two floors
en las ramas de un roble veterano, la vivienda combina la artesanía de madera
high in the branches of a veteran oak tree, the dwelling combines
sustentable e interiores elegantes con una sensibilidad juguetona, pero elegante.
sustainable wood craftsmanship and elegant interiors with a playful, yet
Una serie de fachadas revestidas de troncos de castaño hendida, listones de roble
polished sensibility. A series of varied façades clad in cleft sweet chestnut
y tejas de roble hendidas hechas a mano abarcan gran volumen elevado sobre
log stacks, oak laths and hand cleft oak shingles encompass a large
pilotes, ofreciendo vistas ininterrumpidas a través de la copa de los árboles y
volume elevated on stilts, offering uninterrupted vistas through the tree
través del bosque. El edificio de madera se basa en diversas referencias arqui-
canopy, and across the woodland. The timber building draws on diverse
tectónicas y culturales para crear una construcción visualmente rica y juguetona
architectural and cultural references to create a visually rich and playful
en una tradición pintoresca.
construction in a picturesque tradition.
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TRAIN CAR HOUSE
Parece un vagón de tren estacionado en una plataforma de la estación. Una
Looks like a train car that’s pulled into a station platform. Upon closer
inspección más cercana, sin embargo, la estructura de la plataforma del tren se
inspection, however, the train platform structure reveals itself to be a cozy
revela para ser una casa acogedora madera-alineada que se expanda en el coche
wood-lined home that expands into the adjacent train car for extra space.
adyacente del tren para el espacio adicional.
When architect Takanobu Kishimoto was commissioned to build his client’s Cuando al arquitecto Takanobu Kishimoto le encargaron construir la casa de su
house, he originally planned to remove the old train car that occupied the site.
cliente, él originalmente planeó quitar el vagón viejo del tren que ocupaba el sitio.
After he learned that the old relic had historic significance and previously
Después de enterarse de que la vieja reliquia tenía un significado histórico y que
served as a community center, Kishimoto resolved to integrate the train
antes servía como centro comunitario, Kishimoto decidió integrar el vagón en
car into the new home design. He continued the train theme by building a
el nuevo diseño de la casa. Continuó con el tema del tren construyendo una casa
platform-shaped house with an angled roof that extends outwards to partially
en forma de plataforma con un techo inclinado que se extiende hacia fuera para
shelter the train under its canopy.
proteger parcialmente el tren bajo el toldo.
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PALLET HOUSE
En el a lto de una colina como si de un castillo o for t a leza se trat ase,
At the top of a hill as if it were a castle or fortress, strategically
ubicá ndose estratégica mente y domina ndo un pa isaje ma rav illoso,
located and dominating a wonderful landscape, this house generates
est a casa genera una permeabilidad en su eje este-oeste desva necién-
a permeability on its east-west axis disappearing over the landscape
dose sobre el pa isaje a través de un gra n espacio acrist a lado como
through a large glass space as under a great bridge in the middle of
quien est á bajo un gra n puente en la mit ad de la nada… este efecto a l
nowhere. T his effect is in the living areas of the house giving it a
est a r en la zona más socia l de la casa da una especia l magia y ca lidez
special magic and warmth where seeing the sunrise or sunset can be a
a este luga r donde ver el a ma necer o el at a rdecer puede ser toda una
learning experience.
experiencia lúdica.
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WAGON HOUSE
Bayview es una cabaña de lujo en un entorno tranquilo de un oasis
Bayview is a luxur ious cot tage in a tranquil set ting of a backyard
de patio trasero con una cocina totalmente equipada y maravilloso
oasis . With a f ully equipped kitchen and wonder f ul bathroom you
baño tienen mucho más espacio que una casita tradicional. Viendo una
have far more space than a traditional casita . Whether watching a
película, visitando con amigos y familia, o relajando con un libro, esto es
movie , visiting with f r iends and family, or just get ting snug gling up
el descanso que tu mereces.
with a book , this is a rest you deser ve!
El Hillcrest Cottage es el plan de piso ideal para aquellos que no están
T he Hillc rest Cot tage is an ideal f loor plan for those who aren’t
interesados en una opción de loft. Esta casa ofrece un amplio espacio de
interested in a lof t option . T his cot tage provides ample leisure space
ocio en el frente con el baño y la cama escondida en la parte trasera. Con
in f ront with the bathroom and bed t ucked away in the rear. With a
una cocina y acogedora sala que seguro se sentirá como en casa, donde se
cozy kitchenet te living room you are sure to feel at home where you
puede relajar y realmente dejarse ir.
can relax and t r uly unwind!
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GABY BLACK
Escultura artistisco funcional / Gabriela Buenrostro Solórzano, artista
Functional Artistic Sculpture / Gabriela Buenrostro Solórzano, artist and
plástico y docente. Nace en Mexicali, Baja California en México, en 1988. Es
teacher. Born in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico, in 1988 is a multidis-
artista multidisciplinaria, se enfoca a experimentar en el dibujo, la pintura
ciplinary artist, focused on experimental drawing, painting and sculpture.
y la escultura. Explorando lo textil, su propuesta abarca la utilización de
Exploring with textile, her proposal covers the use of various materials and
diversos materiales y temas. Materiales reciclables y motivos como las
themes. Recyclable materials and motifs such as urban ruins and the human
ruinas urbanas y la figura humana, están presenten en su obra.
figure are present in her work.
En la escultura blanda, crea personajes, híbridos, fusiones, utiliza
In modeling, she creates characters, hybrids, fusions, uses furniture, materials
muebles, materiales y objetos encontrados. Para crear estas piezas, se
and found objects. To create these pieces Buenrostro Solórzano is inspired by
inspira de la naturaleza, creando piezas con formas orgánicas, llenas de
nature creating pieces with organic shapes, full of textures and color. Some of
texturas y color. Algunas de sus piezas, se podrían clasificar como artísti-
her pieces could be classified as artistic/functional.
co-funcionales. She resided in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato since 2016. While living in Reside en San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato desde el 2016. Radico en
Buenos Aires, Argentina in 2010 she went to the Universidad del Museo Social
Buenos Aires, Argentina en el 2010 y asistió a la Universidad del Museo
Argentino and attended workshops in the University of Buenos Aires, at the
Social Argentino, a talleres en la Universidad de Buenos Aires, en la
University of Palermo and at the Center for Argentine Textile Art.
Universidad de Palermo y en el Centro de Arte Textil Argentino. She has won awards and prizes in competitions such as the Premio Joven in Ha obtenido menciones y premios en concursos como el PREMIO JOVEN
2015, winner of the State Youth Prize in 2015, and honorable mention, in the
2015, ganadora del premio estatal de la juventud 2015, y con mención
Municipal Youth Prize in 2015, for merit in artistic activities.
honorifica, en el Premio municipal de la juventud 2015, por mérito en Several of her pieces can be found at Manuk Gallery, in Fabrica la Aurora, in
actividades artísticas.
San Miguel de Allende. Varias de sus piezas, las puedes encontrar en Galería Manuk, en Fabrica la Aurora, en San Miguel de Allende.
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JOAQUÍN PIÑEIRO POR MAESTRA VIRIDIANA GUTIÉRREZ TEJEDA WWW.JOAQUINPINEIRO.COM
DÍA DE LLUVIA / MIXTA SOBRE MADERA 120 X 90 CM
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CAXA MADERA / ENSAMBLE 45 X 25 X 12 CM
Joaquín Piñeiro (Ciudad de México, 1968) es un artista que honra una
Joaquín Piñeiro (Mexico City, 1968) is an artist who honors an art form
plástica acuñada desde el expresionismo abstracto norteamericano, y el
coined from American abstract expressionism, and abstractionism in
abstraccionismo en México producto de la generación de la “Ruptura” con
Mexico as a result of the “Rupture” generation with exponents such as:
exponentes como: Vicente Rojo, Boris Viskin, Alberto Castro Leñero, Jordi
Vicente Rojo, Boris Viskin, Alberto Castro Leñero , Jordi Boldó, who in
Boldó, quien de hecho fuese su maestro, entre muchos otros.
fact was his teacher, among many others.
Est a tradición pictórica que se ma ntiene v iva en nuestro pa ís,
This pictorial tradition that remains alive in our country implies that
implica que con gra n vehemencia se desa rrolle un lenguaje v isua l
with great fervor a visual language should develop through abstraction.
a través de la abstracción, el cua l debe de ser de ca rácter gestua l
This abstraction must be of a gestural character and a clear expressive
y de una cla ra espont a neidad expresiva; cua lidades que Piñeiro ha
spontaneity. Qualities that Pineiro has managed to mold with sober
sabido plasma r con sobria maestría. Esto nos habla de un a r tist a
mastery. This speaks to us of a developed artist who has found a personal
desa rrollado que ha encontrado una voz persona l, en continuo
voice, in continuous process of refinement and experimentation.
proceso de ref ina miento y de experiment ación.
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SILENCIO DETRÁS DE TODO / MIXTA SOBRE MADERA 120 X 120 CM
Obras de pequeño, mediano y gran formato albergan espacios de una
Works in small, medium and large format house spaces of a ref lective
intimidad reflexiva que involucran directamente al espectador con la
intimacy that directly involve the spectator with the surrounding
realidad circundante, convirtiendo a la obra en plano de diálogo. Estos
reality, turning the work into a plane of dialogue. T hese indeterminate
espacios indeterminados nos remiten inevitablemente a la obra de Mark
spaces inevitably remind us of the work of Mark Rothko, where color
Rothko, donde los campos de color funcionan como fuerza emocional, los
fields function as emotional force overlaping and generating planes,
cuales se sobreponen generando planos, dimensiones, profundidades, y
dimensions, depths, and landscapes. T he canvas is rhizome in infinite
paisajes. El lienzo se rizoma en infinitas posibilidades espaciales, donde
space possibilities, where the textures of encaustic or of materials such
las texturas propias de la encáustica o de materiales como el concreto, los
as concrete, figurative details and strategically placed break lines,
detalles figurativos y las líneas de quiebre estratégicamente colocadas,
break with f latness generating tensions, vibrations, and a kind of
rompen con la planitud generando tensiones, vibraciones, y una especie
provocative noise.
de ruido provocativo.
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CAMINO A CASA / MIXTA SOBRE TELA 300 X 200 CM En su trabajo encontramos también ensamblajes a la manera de Robert
In his work we also find combines in the manner of Robert
Rauschenberg, donde el objeto se adhiere al plano pictórico fusionándose
Rauschenberg, where the object adheres to the pictorial plane merging
para hablar sobre el mundo contemporáneo, la historia de la humanidad
to speak about the contemporary world, the history of humanity and the
y la historia del arte, temas que para Piñeiro han sido de gran interés y de
history of art, themes that for Piñeiro have been of great interest and
constante investigación como artista plástico. Estos detalles objetuales que se
constant research as a plastic artist. T hese object details that overf low
desbordan de la obra implican que el espectador proyecte su bagaje simbólico
the work imply that the spectator projects his symbolic baggage and his
y sus propios referentes sobre objetos ordinarios, los cuales, en aparente
own references on ordinary objects, which, in apparent opposition, are
oposición, se combinan con la materialidad propia de la pintura recontextual-
combined with the materiality of the painting recontextualizing itself
izándose en el Mundo. El trabajo de Piñeiro es reivindicación de la abstracción
in the world. T he work of Piñeiro is an assertion of abstraction as an
como entidad expansiva y posibilidad emocional. Invitación abierta a crear
expansive entity and emotional possibility. An open invitation to create
nuevos imaginarios.
new imaginaries.
Actualmente reside y trabaja en la ciudad de San Miguel de Allende,
He currently lives and works in the city of San Miguel de Allende,
Guanajuato. 20 de enero norte 110 B. www.joaquinpineiro.com
Guanajuato. 20 de enero norte 110 B. www.joaquinpineiro.com
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SHIPPING CONTAINERS ECO-FRIENDLY HOMES
If you’ve ever been to a port city, you’ve probably seen shipping containers.
If you’ve ever been to a port city, you’ve probably seen shipping containers.
They’re massive corrugated metal bins that hold everything from clothing to
They’re massive corrugated metal bins that hold everything from clothing to
electronics to cars. Their utility makes them easy to pass by without a second
electronics to cars. Their utility makes them easy to pass by without a second
glance. But for some people, shipping containers are what they call home.
glance. But for some people, shipping containers are what they call home.
What is a shipping container home?
What is a shipping container home?
The name says it all: a shipping container home is a dwelling built using one or
The name says it all: a shipping container home is a dwelling built using one
more industrial shipping containers. They can be new or used, and when there
or more industrial shipping containers. They can be new or used, and when
is more than one, they’re usually stacked on top of each other. When it comes to
there is more than one, they’re usually stacked on top of each other. When it
configurations, they’re like a blank slate. Arranging them is akin to the game
comes to configurations, they’re like a blank slate. Arranging them is akin
Tetris. The layouts can feature containers set next to each other and fused into
to the game Tetris. The layouts can feature containers set next to each other
one giant room, or they can be layered and set perpendicular for a unique and
and fused into one giant room, or they can be layered and set perpendicular
distinctly modern silhouette. With the seemingly endless customization options,
for a unique and distinctly modern silhouette. With the seemingly endless
shipping container homes are lauded for their stunning and unexpected designs.
customization options, shipping container homes are lauded for their
Combining an industrial aesthetic with minimalist architecture, they are
stunning and unexpected designs. Combining an industrial aesthetic with
eco-friendly and stylish.
minimalist architecture, they are eco-friendly and stylish.
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Container homes rise in popularity.
Container homes rise in popularity.
The popularity of homes built from shipping containers started around 2012.
The popularity of homes built from shipping containers started around 2012.
One of the first to gain worldwide popularity was the abode of Todd and Di Miller
One of the first to gain worldwide popularity was the abode of Todd and Di
in Brisbane, Australia. After losing their home to flooding, they decided to use
Miller in Brisbane, Australia. After losing their home to flooding, they decided
containers to build their new dream dwelling called the Graceville Container
to use containers to build their new dream dwelling called the Graceville
House. Architecture firm Ziegler Build designed the 6,000-square-foot mansion
Container House. Architecture firm Ziegler Build designed the 6,000-square-
that features a staggering 31 shipping containers. With them, the house has four
foot mansion that features a staggering 31 shipping containers. With them, the
bedrooms, four bathrooms, a gym, and art studio.
house has four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a gym, and art studio.
To make the Miller’s home a reality, the containers were delivered to the site in
To make the Miller’s home a reality, the containers were delivered to the site in
two batches. The first set of 10 comprised the ground floor of the home, and the
two batches. The first set of 10 comprised the ground floor of the home, and the
rest were laid on top using a crane. Afterwards, the containers were sculpted to
rest were laid on top using a crane. Afterwards, the containers were sculpted
resemble a traditional floor plan. The steel was cut away to create windows and
to resemble a traditional floor plan. The steel was cut away to create windows
rooms; in some instances, the bare bones of a container only remained. Thick
and rooms; in some instances, the bare bones of a container only remained.
steel beams were installed to ensure structural integrity.
Thick steel beams were installed to ensure structural integrity.
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It took 24 weeks to construct the massive home, but it was done for only $450K
It took 24 weeks to construct the massive home, but it was done for only $450K
USD. Considering the size and stunning additions—it features an eco saltwater
USD. Considering the size and stunning additions—it features an eco saltwater
pool—this is an impressive feat. And, it proved a good investment. The family sold
pool—this is an impressive feat. And, it proved a good investment. The family
the home in 2014 for over twice what it cost to build. The Graceville Container
sold the home in 2014 for over twice what it cost to build. The Graceville
House shows why shipping container homes are popular.
Container House shows why shipping container homes are popular.
Prefab
Prefab
For those who’d prefer for someone else to build their container house, prefab
For those who’d prefer for someone else to build their container house, prefab
is the way to go. There are seemingly endless options if you’re interested in this
is the way to go. There are seemingly endless options if you’re interested in this
direction. Since shipping containers have become trendy, many companies have
direction. Since shipping containers have become trendy, many companies have
started to produce them. You can even order them online!
started to produce them. You can even order them online!
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Meka Modular’s aim is to create superior, environmentally sound modular living
Meka Modular’s aim is to create superior, environmentally sound modular
and work spaces that can be shipped easily worldwide. Since 2009 they have
living and work spaces that can be shipped easily worldwide. Since 2009 they
delivered buildings to residential, commercial and institutional clients around
have delivered buildings to residential, commercial and institutional clients
the globe.
around the globe.
Honomobo is a company known for building beautiful homes made from shipping
Honomobo is a company known for building beautiful homes made from
containers. They’ve created a collection of flexible, modular units that appeal to
shipping containers. They’ve created a collection of flexible, modular units
the many needs of their clients. Offering six floor plans, they provide everything
that appeal to the many needs of their clients. Offering six floor plans, they
necessary to make it move-in ready. You simply supply the foundation and
provide everything necessary to make it move-in ready. You simply supply
contractor to build it. “Most of our clients chose a local contractor to help with
the foundation and contractor to build it. “Most of our clients chose a local
the permit submission and civil works,” they explain. Continuing, “We work hand
contractor to help with the permit submission and civil works,” they explain.
and hand with you and your contractor to ensure that your property is ready for
Continuing, “We work hand and hand with you and your contractor to
your Honomobo. From there…don’t blink, because we will be in and out of your
ensure that your property is ready for your Honomobo. From there…don’t
property within a week!”
blink, because we will be in and out of your property within a week!”
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