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El gran regalo

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iajar, es sin duda uno de los mayores placeres que nos regalamos los seres humanos, porque viajar te obsequia alas, te provee libertad, te aporta energía, te llena de ideas nuevas y fomenta la imaginación, diversifica la perspectiva con la que usualmente miras tu mundo y te abre nuevas puertas. Viajar te ayuda a recuperar la mirada curiosa e ingenua y r es romper la estructura social que nos agrupa y nos encadena a una rutina de 8am a 6pm, de lunes a viernes. Viajar es para muchos una necesidad, para otros una opción y para otros mas, un gran deseo.

Para los viajeros de los últimos tiempos, tener una ayuda desde el móvil o la tablet es invaluable. Desde la reservación de restaurantes, la elección del alojamiento perfecto, los eventos que se celebran y pasando por las actividades para CONTINUA PÁGINA 6

FIND PVR

The grand gift

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raveling is undoubtedly one of the greatest pleasures that people can have, because traveling gives you wings, provides you freedom, it gives you energy, it fills you with new ideas and encourages imagination, diversifies the perspective with which you usually contemplate the world and opens new doors. Travelling helps you to regain the curious and naive gaze, and break the social structure that groups us and binds us to a routine from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. Travel is a necessity for many, for others it is an option, and for some other people it represents a strong desire.

For travelers in recent times, to have an aid in your smartphone or tablet is invaluable. From booking restauCONTINUES PAGE 6

6 | DICIEMBRE 2015 | No. 324 hacer en el destino elegido, encontramos aplicaciones que nos dan una mano con todos los aspectos de nuestro viaje.

De hecho, tenemos muchas herramientas disponibles específicamente diseñadas para la tranquilidad y efectividad del viajero. Desde aquellas que nos permiten coordinar alojamiento para el lugar de destino, hasta las que nos muestran cuáles son las actividades más interesantes para hacer, estas aplicaciones para viajes no pueden faltar en nuestro móvil o tablet si estamos a punto de viajar, aunque sea de negocios.

Para los viajeros más prácticos, que necesitan simplicidad y resolverlo todo con una única y poderosa herramienta tenemos un gran regalo de parte de la comunidad inmobiliaria: FIND PVR. FIND PVR es una guía de viajes inteligente para dispositivos móviles con toda la información turística e inmobiliaria acerca de Puerto Vallarta y Riviera Nayarit (Nuevo Vallarta, Bucerías, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Punta de Mita y Sayulita) que mejora en un 100% la experiencia de viaje de nuestros visitantes ya que cuenta con información exten-

rants, choosing the perfect accommodation, special events being held, and activities to perform through your chosen destination, we find apps that give us a hand with every aspect of our trip.

In fact, we have plenty of tools available specifically designed for peace and effectiveness of the traveler; from those that allow us to coordinate accommodation in the destination, to those that show us which are the most interesting activities to do.

This travel apps cannot be missing from your phone or tablet if you’re about to travel, even if it is a business trip.

For the most practical travelers, those who need simplicity and to solve anything with a unique and powerful tool, we have a great gift from the realty community: FIND PVR. FIND PVR is a smart travel guide for mobile devices with all the touristic and real estate information on Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Nayarit (Nuevo Vallarta, Bucerias, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Punta de Mita and Sayulita) improving by 100% the experience of our visitors since it has extensive informasa de los puntos de interés, actividades, tion on the attractions, activities, resrestaurantes, vida nocturna, etc ; mapas taurants, nightlife, etc; offline maps and y navegación sin conexión y sobre todo navigation, and above all it is extremely es muy amigable user friendly and Se encuentra disponible y fácil de usar. para su descarga en las tiendas simple. It comes Se presenta en 3 in 3 languages: de Apple y Google idiomas: español, Spanish, English inglés y francés. and French.

En FIND PVR In FIND PVR los viajeros puetravelers can find den encontrar exactly what they exactamente lo are looking for que están buscantheir vacations but do para sus vacadid not know its ciones pero que name or where it no sabían cómo se was or how to get llamaba o dónde there; maps and Available for download estaba o cómo lleinformation conin Apple Appstore and Google Play Store gar; los mapas e tained in the appliinformación concation make it imtenidos en la aplicación hacen que sea im- possible to get lost in your destination. posible perderse en nuestro destino.

The categories in FIND PVR meet Las categorías de FIND PVR cubren todas all your needs and gather experienclas necesidades y recopilan las experiencias de es from travelers that have given their viajeros que han dado su visto bueno a las di- approval to the various activities or versas actividades o establecimientos. establishments.

La información contenida en FIND perThe information contained in FIND almite al viajero llevar en su dispositivo mó- lows travelers to carry in their mobile evvil todo lo indispensable para unas vacacio- erything necessary for an unforgettable vanes inolvidables. cation.

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HÉCTOR ESRAWE E IGNACIO CADENA

exportando México

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éctor Esrawe, diseñador, (México DF 1968) e Ignacio Cadena, arquitecto (Hermosillo, Sonora, 1967) han formado un interesante binomio con la cultura mexicana como referente y están llevando sus propuestas artísticas a USA donde, su trabajo ha sido muy bien recibido.

Esrawe y Cadena pertenecen a una nueva camada de diseñadores mexicanos que crean objetivos cotidianos basados en la cultura popular , rompiendo límites entre diseño, ciencia, escultura, arte utilitario, arquitectura e instalación. La cultura popular de México es el motivo principal de la obras de estos diseñadores/artistas ya que, según menciona Esrawe en su sitio de internet, en cada instalación quieren mostrar “las tradiciones y las habilidades de los artesanos de México, como una herencia de nuestra cultura”.

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exporting Mexico

H

ector Esrawe, designer, (Mexico City 1968) and Ignacio Cadena, architect, (Hermosillo, Sonora, 1967) have formed an interesting duo with Mexican culture as a reference and are taking their artistic proposals to USA where their work has been very well received.

Cadena and Esrawe belong to a new breed of Mexican designers creating everyday objectives based on popular culture, breaking boundaries between design, science, sculpture, utilitarian art, architecture and installation. The folk culture of Mexico is the main motivation behind the works of these designers/artists because, as Esrawe mentioned in his website, at each installation they want to portray “the traditions and skills of the craftsmen of Mexico, as a legacy of our culture”.

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En 2014 presentaron en el High Museum of Art Atlanta, Georgia una instalación llamada Mi Casa, Your Casa Hecha para recrear el colorido y las texturas de los mercados mexicanos con el propósito de ser interactiva, es decir, los asistentes al museo se acostaban y relajaban en las 40 hamacas enmarcadas en tubos en forma de casa; una incitante invitación a echar la flojera después de los exhaustivos recorridos por los museos.

“Mi Casa, Your Casa se inspiró en la viveza de los mercados callejeros de México, donde todos los días hay interacciones sociales, el color rojo por otro lado, tiene que ver con lo coloridos que son los puestos de cada mercante en dichos espacios de interacción, además del contraste que hacen con la pureza del blanco del museo”, dicen Esware y Cadena en el comunicado de prensa del museo.

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In 2014 they presented at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, Georgia an installation called “Mi Casa, Your Casa” that recreates the colors and textures of Mexican markets with the purpose of being interactive, that is, the assistants to the museum laid back and relaxed in 40 hammocks framed within houseshaped tubes; a provocative invitation to slack after the exhaustive tour of museums.

“Mi Casa, Your Casa” drew inspiration from the vivacity of the street markets of Mexico, where every day there are social interactions. The color red on the other hand, has to do with the colorful stalls of each merchant in such spaces of interaction, besides the contrast it makes with the white purity of the museum, say Esrawe and Cadena in the press statement of the museum.

In 2013 they took to the same museum the “Frida & Diego: Passion, Politics, and Painting” installation, based on the daily life of the Mexican painters Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera.

“Los Trompos” is the new itinerant exhibition of sculptures and an interactive installation, based on the popular Mexican toy that this year was presented by Esrawe and Cadena. From April to November it was exhibited at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta and from November 14 at Discovery Green Park in CONTINUES PAGE 20

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Los Trompos es la nueva exposición itinerante de esculturas e instalación interactiva, basada en el popular juguete mexicano, que este año han presentado Esrawe y Cadena. De abril a noviembre se ha exhibido en el el High Museum of Art de Atlanta y en Houston a partir del 14 de noviembre en el Discovery Green Park del centro de la ciudad. La instalación está compuesta por mas de 30 piezas de colores y formas variadas, elaboradas y tejidas con cuerdas de nylon de colores. Todos están hechos para que el visitante pueda jugar con ellos y hacerlos girar.

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Del dicho al hecho From idea to fact

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El arquitecto propone y el cliente dispone, o al revés? Alcanzar el equilibrio entre los deseos de uno y los intereses del otro es lo que permite concretar el proyec-

to soñado Salvo la del psicoanalista con su paciente, no debe haber relación profesional más íntima y delicada que la que teje el arquitecto con su cliente, ese ser no siempre bien valorado, que “no entiende ni jota” de diseño ni de estructuras, pero que con su existencia, y su dinero, da sentido a una actividad que desde épocas remotas tiene tanto de arte como de negocio.

Ninguna Facultad aborda seriamente los laberintos de este vínculo comercial que trasciende la esfera privada, si se tiene en cuenta que hasta el entorno urbano depende de él: si el edificio o la casa en cuestión surge del sentido común y la empatía entre las partes, el resultado da gusto. Pero la realidad indica que éste impacta negativamente cuando un comitente caprichoso le encarga el proyecto de sus sueños, es decir, nunca del todo posible, a un profesional que también sueña, pero con hacer su gran obra.

“Ningún arquitecto que tenga un concepto elevado de su función, que sienta la necesidad de expresar su espíritu, que quiera aprovechar al máximo sus recursos, podrá honradamente edificar, a pedido de un cliente, un estilo dado”, escribió Amancio Williams en una carta dirigida a su hermano, en la que rechaza diseñarle una vivienda a su antojo. Aunque la fisoCONTINUA PÁGINA 26

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oes the architect propose and the client decide or vice-versa? Achieving a balance between the one’s desires and the other’s interests is what allows one to reach the desired objective There should be no closer, more delicate and intimate relationship than that of an architect with his/her client, except maybe for that between a therapist and his/her patient, that is. This is especially true because that client “knows nothing” about design or structure, but without whom that ancient activity that includes both art and business could not be carried out. No School of Architecture seriously addresses the labyrinths involved in such a commercial venture even though the urban environs depend on it. If the building or home arises from common sense and empathy between the parties, then the result is positive. However, the result will be negative when you have a capricious client wanting the usually impossible project of their dreams, clashing with a professional who is also dreaming, but of a masterpiece of his own.

“No architect who has a high concept of his own worth, and wants to express his spirit and utilize his resources to the max can honestly build a certain style based solely on his client’s wishes”, Amancio Williams wrote in a letter to his brother who had asked that he build him a house to his own desire. Although the physiognomy of some metropolis suggests that romantic posturing was never common in this world, the market and the need to build and work maintain this intricate dilemma: who succumbs to whom? How to materialize both parties’ interests?

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26 | DICIEMBRE 2015 | No. 324 nomía de algunas metrópolis sugiere que las posturas románticas nunca abundaron en este mundo, el mercado y la necesidad de construir y trabajar mantienen vigente el intrincado dilema: ¿quién se somete a quién?, ¿cómo materializar los intereses de ambas partes?

“A veces uno termina haciendo de psicólogo”, admite Gabriela Barrionuevo, que junto con Adriana Gómez fundó un estudio en el DF, donde hace 22 años diseña viviendas familiares. “Existen los dos perfiles, el tipo permeable a la propuesta, que confía en tu conocimiento, y el que quiere hacer las cosas a su manera. Esto sucede más entre los matrimonios jóvenes que construyen su primera vivienda, y se notan las diferencias de la pareja porque no coinciden en sus gustos. En general, si uno se somete a todos sus caprichos, la obra termina siendo un desastre.” Cuenta que desde hace cinco meses padecen a una mujer que se la pasa desbaratando los planos de su futura casa, cambiando las medidas del garage, del comedor, lo que finalmente altera la dimensión del resto de los espacios. La obra nunca empieza y la paciencia amenaza con acabarse.

“Hace unos años tuvimos una mala experiencia -recuerda Adriana Gómez-.

Rara vez hacemos una escalera que no participe de la casa, en ese caso nos hicieron ocultarla, además de que cambiaron completamente la cocina. Y el producto terminado no tiene nuestro sello, no nos dejó contentas. Uno en la obra va haciendo modificaciones a sus ideas, y cuando ven materializada tu propues-

“Sometimes one ends up acting like a psychologist” Gabriela Barrionuevo admitted. Twenty-two years ago, she founded a studio that designs family housing in Mexico City with Adriana Gomez. “There are basically two profiles, the one that is open to the proposal and accepts your knowledge, and the other type who want to do things their own way. This is more common with young couples building

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their first home. You can see the differences between the two when their tastes don’t match. Generally speaking, if you submit to all of their whims, the project turns out to be a disaster.” She tells of a woman who they’ve been suffering with for the past five months, who continuously rips up the future house’s floor plans, changes the measurements of the garage and the dining room, finally messing up all the other measurements. The construction job never begins and patience wears thin.

“A few years ago we had a bad experience”, said Adriana Gomez. “We rarely make a stairway that doesn’t belong in the house and in that case they made us hide it away and they changed the kitchen entirely. The finished product made us very unhappy since it doesn’t really have our seal. During the work, some of the ideas change and when the job is finished, then they can see you were right. You can see how the relationship with a client will be from the first visit.”

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30 | DICIEMBRE 2015 | No. 324 ta entonces ahí entienden que tenías razón. Cuando el cliente viene a la oficina por primera vez, ahí te das cuenta de que como será la relación.”

Sueños de ladrillo Mientras llega el comitente ideal, ese que no pone peros ni límites al presupuesto, no existe arquitecto que no tenga en su haber un edificio olvidable, un cliente insatisfecho torturándolo con sus reclamos. El estadounidense Frank Lloyd Wright era famoso por su mal genio y dicen que estalló furioso cuando el propietario de la Casa de la Cascada hizo revisar el diseño por un equipo de ingenieros. En cambio, el finlandés Alvar Aalto era un hombre equilibrado y nada soberbio, capaz de encontrar soluciones para zanjar las diferencias con los clientes. Muy lejos fue Mies van der Rohe, cuya peor idea fue mantener un romance con la dueña de la Casa Farnsworth.

El vínculo terminó fatal y la mujer encabezó una cruzada contra la arquitectura moderna.

Entonces, ¿el arquitecto propone y el cliente dispone? Lo que el mercado necesita es que impere el equi-

librio. “Nunca impongo mi juicio al ciento por ciento, por lo general al cliente le doy bastante participación.

Lo escucho y trato de trasladar lo que pide -explica Jorge Domínguez, cuyo despacho se especializa en interiores y diseño de locales comerciales para grandes marcas. Trato de elaborar el proyecto según mi criterio y estética, pero por más que no me guste, si el cliente pide algo específico, lo hago

y punto. Si quiere minimal, será minimal; si quiere estilo, será estilo. Muchos vienen con una revista diciendo quiero esto, hazme esto. En ese caso, todo dependerá del espacio disponible y el presupuesto... porque todo es muy bonito, hasta que pasas a los números.

Tuve el caso de un cliente insoportable, que nos convirtió en meros ejecutores de su idea. Se hacia lo que él quería, o nada, un obsesivo que hasta ponía espejos debajo de las puertas para comprobar si estaban pintadas. Eso nos hizo sentir pésimo. Hace poco hicimos un producto que nos avergüenza, pero interpretamos las necesidades de la dueña, que está feliz, y eso compensa. Creo que un trabajo bien hecho depende del ida y vuelta, del adaptarse sin someterse.”

La fama del rascacielos El siglo XXI encuentra a muchos arquitectos contemporáneos convertidos en los nuevos divos del firmamento mediático.

Viajan por el planeta a bordo de su avión privado, no dibujan ni un arbolito por menos de 2000 dólares y participan en concursos internacionales a veces solo para darle más lustre a su apellido, y a su estudio, aunque muchos de esos fabulosos monumentos nunca lleguen a construirse.

Pero, al margen de esa elite, existe una generación de profesionales con los pies en la tierra que mantiene la vocación de servicio a salvo de cualquier especulación personal. La mayoría intenta darle una participación justa al cliente, convencidos de que no es un ignorante sino alguien con sentido común, seguro de sus necesidades, y capaz de comprender el abc de la psicología espacial.

—Por Marina Gonzalez

ing him. Frank Lloyd Wright, infamous for his bad temper, exploded in a fury when the owner of Fallingwater had his design reviewed by a team of engineers. On the other hand, there was Alvar Aalto, who was a balanced man, even humble, who could find solutions to bridge his differences with his clients. Far from that ideal was Mies van der Rohe, whose worst idea was to have an affair with the owner of the Farnsworth House. The relationship ended in a shambles and the woman ended up heading a crusade against modern architecture.

So, does the architect propose and the client accept? What the market needs is a balance. “I never impose my ideas 100 percent. In general, I give the client a lot of participation. I listen and try to translate what he/she wants”, Jorge Dominguez explained. His firm specializes in interior design and design for commercial locations for big labels. “I try to create a project according to my criteria and aesthetics, but no matter how much I dislike it, if a client asks for something specific, I give it to him, period.

If they want minimalism, it’ll be minimalism; if they want style, I give them style. Many will come in with a magazine saying: “I want his or do that”. In that case, it’ll depend on the space available and the budget. Everything is lovely until you crunch some numbers! I had an unbearable client once that just made us the executors of his ideas. We had to do everything he wanted or nothing. He was so obsessive that he’d even use mirrors to look under the doors to ensure that they had been painted underneath.

We felt terrible. A little while ago we did a project we’re embarrassed by, but we interpreted the owner’s desires and she’s totally happy with it, so that compensates for it. I think our job depends a lot on give and take; adapting without becoming submissive.”

Skyscraper Fame In the 21st century we have a lot of contemporary architects becoming the new divas of the media firmament.

They travel around the world on their private jet, they won’t draw even a stick figure for less than $2000 dollars and they participate in international contests just to give more luster to their and their studio’s name (even though these fabulous monuments will never be built). However, aside from the elite, there is a generation of professionals whose feet are firmly grounded and who maintain the idea of service above and beyond any personal speculation. Most of them try to give their clients a fair share of participation in the project, convinced that they aren’t ignorant, but have some common sense, are aware of their needs and are able to understand the abc’s of spatial psychology.

— By Marina Gonzalez

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TO FRACTION OR NOT TO FRACTION? To fraction or not to fraction? That is the question!

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If you answered YES to the above, you might just be the perfect candidate for fractional ownership!

Say Bye Bye to Beach Rental Blues

With 2016 just around the corner, now’s the moment to start thinking outside the box regarding how you like to spend your free time, and in particular, your retirement. Fractional property ownership in Puerto Vallarta is starting to make a lot of sense to a lot of people, especially those who are not yet ready to make the leap into full time PV living. Trade time consuming beach rental hunting for a place you can call your own with none of the hassles and expenses of full ownership.

Fractional Real Estate in Puerto Vallarta – What’s the Deal?

While you can’t deny the advantages and luxury of full ownership of a second home in Puerto Vallarta, not everyone is in the position to commit full time to a life in paradise, yet they still want to make Banderas Bay their home away from home for a significant amount of time each year. Fractional real estate is the ideal compromise, and at Garza Blanca Signature Residences, you could own your fraction at one of the most luxurious resorts in Puerto Vallarta. Fractional assets at Garza Blanca start at just $200,000

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Another reason that deeded fractional real estate is becoming so popular in Puerto Vallarta at luxury gated communities such as Garza Blanca Signature Residences is that you don’t have to stop at just one fraction. In fact, fractional property ownership is a great way to ease your way into full ownership, which is ideal for those who are not so close to retirement and want to build up fraction by fraction. At Garza Blanca Signature Residences, you can trade your deeded fraction for full ownership in the future, using equity from your initial purchase.

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There is a reason that deeded fractional real estate is most commonly associated with the luxury markets, whether that be fractional ownership of yachts, airplanes or property. That is, many people opt for fractional purchases over full ownership in order to be able to invest in something more luxurious than could otherwise be afforded. The logic being: Why buy an average property in full that you can only use for part of the year when you could purchase something way more luxurious as a fraction? Likewise, with fractional purchases, your maintenance fees are only charged for your allotted fraction time – no extra expenses while you are not enjoying your property.

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Garza Blanca Signature Residences leads the way in luxury fractional real estate in Puerto Vallarta, offering fractional options for a range of palatial 2 and 3 bedroom condos with stunning views, opulent décor and access to five star facilities including a world class spa, 3 swimming pools, 5 restaurants, tennis and squash courts, stateof-the-art gym, concierge services, certified beach and more. And your story does not have to stop at a fraction, Garza Blanca Signature Residences also has a stunning collection of properties in its full ownership inventory, including award-winning penthouses.

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Signature Residences at Garza Blanca to host Complimentary Weekly Wine Tasting

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arza Blanca Signature Residences will be hosting complimentary weekly wine tastings at the exclusive south shore resort and spa in Puerto Vallarta at its Blanca Blue Restaurant starting in September 2015.

Wine aficionados and those interested in learning the art of wine tasting are invited to join one of Garza Blanca resort’s sommeliers for an eventful early evening event held each week at Blanca Blue Restaurant in the company of Signature Residences’ real estate director, Nicole Martin.

Blanca Blue’s award-winning wine cellar boasts more than 2300 labels with a wide collection of premium Mexican wines and the best labels from around the world. Guests will learn how to distinguish the different flavors, textures and aromas of a variety of wines while meeting other like minded wine lovers. Reservation is necessary as spaces are limited each week.

“This is a super chance for our local residents to meet other people with similar interests in an elegant surrounding,” says Signature Residences’ real estate director, Nicole Martin. “I am really looking forward to the weekly events.”

This is an exclusive opportunity for those who have yet to visit the luxury resort and residences at Garza Blanca to experience one of the finest gated communities in coastal Mexico.

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Pintores, arquitectos, diseñadores y, en general, cualquier artista que viviera expuesto a las influencias de aquellos tiempos, dejó patente en su obra la impronta de un modo de entender la creatividad que hoy sigue vivo.

Holanda vivió su particular revolución funcionalista. Tras la Primera Guerra Mundial, dos iniciativas pretendían cambiar el mundo sirviéndose de la arquitectura, pero a través de diferentes planteamientos. Por un lado, la Escuela de Amsterdam, de marcado carácter expresionista, reaccionó contra el racionalismo de Berlage introduciendo elementos exuberantes al lema del “reposo de la forma”. Por otro lado, el movimiento De Stijl, con una estética más minimalista, aplicó la abstracción geométrica de Mondrian al diseño, destacando la figura de Rietveld, que con su Silla Roja y Azul abrió el camino de los funcionalistas posteriores.

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u nctionalism was adopted in the twenties and has remained a favorite since then. This movement focused on the aesthetic principles stemming from the rationalist movement; functional designs applied to the furniture industry. They focused on simple forms, pure colors and lines that fulfilled a specific need. They rejected everything that was superfluous. This manner in which creativity was understood made an imprint on every artist that lived under the influence of those times.

Holland went through its own functionalist revolution. After World War I, two initiatives came around that strove to change the world through architecture but from different perspectives. On the one hand was the School of Amsterdam, markedly expressionist, that reacted against Berlage’s rationalism. They introduced exuberant elements to the theme of “form in repose”. On the other hand, the De Stijl movement held to a more minimalist aesthetic and applied Mondrian geometric abstraction to design. Rietveld’s Red and Blue Chair opened the way to other functionalists.

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40 | DICIEMBRE 2015 | No. 324 te enamorado de la vanguardia que aprovechó los sistemas mecánicos aplicados a la producción para fabricar muebles estandarizados que abandonaban progresivamente la herencia artesanal. Su relación con la Bauhaus y su amistad con algunos de los arquitectos más prestigiosos del momento son aspectos palpables dentro de la particular filosofía que destilan sus “objetos sin adorno”, en la línea de los hogares modernos.

Los muebles de Gispen causaron furor en Holanda. Fue pionero en la producción de sillas sin patas traseras en las que el tubo de acero era omnipresente. La resistencia y la calidad son los valores más apreciados de su catálogo, así como la prioridad otorgada a la honestidad del diseño. No en vano, este investigador afirmaba que era “mejor un producto final más caro, pero también más sólido y duradero”. Amante de la sencillez, este diseñador industrial ha conseguido introducir en los hogares contemporáneos clásicos que nunca pasarán de moda.

La ergonomía y el confort se aúnan en todos sus muebles, cada uno de ellos encaminado a cumplir una función concreta. El empleo de armazones soldados en vez de atornillados confiere una alta firmeza, al tiempo que los cromados y tapizados aportan a los sofás, sillas y butacas un personalidad única. Algunas de las señas de identidad con las que Gispen ha sentado cátedra son los largos apoyabrazos estilizados, las largas costuras longitudinales en el respaldo, el uso de muelles para la suspensión o la utilización de materiales de extraordinaria calidad, como la baquelita de los apoyabrazos o el linóleo y la pana de Manchester para el tapizado.

Recuperando al genio La esencia de Gispen sigue de plena actualidad gracias al empeño de Dutch Originals, una empresa preocupada por el patrimonio de Gispen y otros diseñadores holandeses que estaban cayendo en el olvido. La admiración por sus ideas ha logrado sentar las bases de una compañía cuyas colecciones, producidas bajo licencia, han logrado recuperar el gusto por los muebles bien hechos donde lo bello y lo útil se armonizan gracias a geometrías perfectas.

El buque insignia de Dutch Originals es el sillón Gispen 412, una pieza atemporal y de calidad inmejorable que agrupa todas y cada una de las premisas que defendió su creador.

La compañía holandesa comercializa piezas diferenciadas por géneros. Por un lado, la butaca de dama flotante sin patas traseras Gispen 414, en origen un regalo para la princesa Juliana, resulta fantástica para un dormitorio femenino, mientras que las Gispen 405/407 aparecen como dos sobrias propuestas para caballero, muy indicadas para despachos.

Gispen 401 es la auténtica butaca para fumadores. Uno de los aspectos que más llama la atención es el hecho de que su planteamiento fue totalmente revolucionario dentro del contexto artístico que rodeaba su primer boceto, datado en los primeros años 30. Su asiento relativamente bajo y su respaldo reclinable fueron concebidos en el pasado para disfrutar del tabaco, un vicio y un placer que con las actuales leyes anti-tabaco convierte este sillón en una anecdótica reflexión. Si buscas un buen sofá, con el modelo Gispen AD, un encargo del diario Algemeen Dagblad, inundarás tu salón con un aire cubista.

La tumbona de cubierta Gispen 404 nació en la década de los 30 con el fin de ocupar la cubierta de los transbordadores que unían Holanda y Estados Unidos. Su armazón de acero inoxidable y su ratán elástico trenzado resisten las inclemencias del tiempo, resultando ideales para completar los exteriores de la vivienda. Elígelos en color natural, blanco o gris marengo, y si quieres beneficiarte de un almohadón suave, decántate por la variante provista de apoyo para la cabeza.

Pero Gispen no son sólo sillas, sillones, sofás, sino que también son espejos, mesas, percheros y mucho más. Uno de los aspectos menos conocidos de este arquitecto de la honestidad, fueron sus importantes estudios sobre iluminación utilitaria orientada al uso doméstico. Su búsqueda constante de la optimización, le llevó a afirmar que cada lugar exigía una lámpara específica. La marca GISO enmarca algunas de las creaciones lumínicas más extraordinarias, como Sonneveld, Saturno o Seta.

who took advantage of mechanical systems applied to standard furniture production, thereby abandoning the tradition of handcrafted pieces. His relationship with Bauhaus and his friendship with some of the most prestigious architects of the times is concrete evidence of this specific philosophy of “objects without adornments” for modern homes.

Gispen’s furniture caused a furor in Holland. He pioneered chairs with no back legs and the omnipresent steel tube.

Resistance and quality were the values he best appreciated as well as priority given to honesty in design. This researcher stated that “although expensive, it’s better to have an end product that’s solid and long-lasting”. This designer loved simplicity and was able to introduce his pieces into classical contemporary homes that would never go out of fashion. Ergonomics and comfort can be seen in all of his pieces; each of which has a specific function. The use of soldered frameworks instead of those screwed together offered greater stability, whereas the use of chrome and upholstery in sofas, chairs and benches gave his pieces a unique personality. Some of his identifying details are the long, stylized arm rests, the long seams down the back, the use of suspension springs and the use of extraordinary quality materials like bakelite or linoleum for the armrests and Manchester corduroy for the upholstery.

Salvaging the Genius

Prueba de resistencia de la mesa nº 515 con 16 empleados sobre ella.

Gispen’s essence is still current thanks to Dutch Originals, a company that promotes Gispen’s legacy and that of other Dutch designers that were falling into oblivion. This company’s collections, produced under the appropriate licenses, have recuperated the taste for well-made furniture where beauty and function harmonize thanks to perfect geometry.

Dutch Originals’ standard piece is the Gispen 412 chair. It’s a timeless piece of immeasurable quality that symbolizes each and every premise defended by its creator.

The Dutch company sells its pieces differentiating them by genre. On the one hand you have the Gispen 414, a floating, lady’s armchair without back legs, which was originally a present for Princess Juliana. It’s a fantastic piece for a girls’ bedroom. On the other, you have the Gispen 405 and 407 that are two sober gentlemen’s chairs that are best suited for office spaces.

Gispen 401 is the authentic smoker’s armchair. Its design was totally revolutionary within the artistic context in which it was designed; it’s dated during the first years of the 1930’s. Its relatively low seat and reclining back were conceived for the enjoyment of tobacco, both a vice and a delight. Nowadays it has become more a chair for anecdotal reflection thanks to the current antismoking laws. If you’re looking for a good sofa, the Gispen AD will flood your living room with a cubist air. It was designed initially for the Algemeen Dagblad daily.

The Gispen 404 deck chair was also born in the thirties to be used for ships traveling between Holland and the U.S. Its stainless steel framework and elastic braided rattan resist weathering and make it ideal for the outdoors. They can be chosen in natural, white or light grey colors and if you need more of a cushion, you can choose the model that has a head rest.

Gispen not only designed chairs and sofas, but also mirrors, tables, coat racks and much more. One of this designer’s better known qualities is his studies related to useful illumination surrounding a domestic product. He constantly searched for improvements and stated that each space required a specific type of lamp. The GISO brand encompasses some of the most extraordinary luminous creations, like Sonneveld, Saturn or Seta.

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GRAN INAUGURACION DE SUS NUEVAS OFICINAS GRAND OPENING OF ITS NEW HEADQUARTERS

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l pasado viernes 6 de noviembre, Ignacio Benitez convocó al sector inmobiliaria y a una buena cantidad de clientes y amigos para presentar oficialmente sus nuevas oficinas localizadas en Puerto Vallarta Businness Plaza, en Marina Vallarta y a pocos pasos del aeropuerto de PV. El convivio comenzó a partir de las 7 de la tarde donde un buen número de caras muy conocidas en el mundo de los bienes raíces y de la sociedad vallartense se dieron cita para departir por un buen rato con Nacho y todo su equipo, los cuales fungieron como excelentes anfitriones.

La cena, muy celebrada, corrió a cargo de ..., restaurante japones instalado en la misma Plaza y que hizo las delicias de todos los invitados.

Música, buen vino y muy grata compañía hicieron del evento todo un éxito.

El esfuerzo y trabajo invertido por Nacho Benitez y su gente (con Isabel Vázquez a la cabeza) en pocos años ha rendido grandes frutos que ahora, mas que nunca, están a la vista.

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n Friday November 6, Ignacio Benitez called to the estate sector and a good number of clients and friends to officially present its new offices in Puerto Vallarta Businness Plaza in Marina Vallarta and just steps from PV airport.

The reception started from 7 pm where a good number of faces well known in the world of real estate and the society of Vallarta gathered to socialize for a while with Nacho and his team, which acted as excellent hosts.

The dinner, much celebrated, was the responsability of …..., a Japanese restaurant in the Plaza. Everyone was pleased with the plates served.

Music, good wine and pleasant company made the event a success.

The hard work invested by Nacho Benitez and his people (with Isabel Vazquez to the head) in a few years has yielded great fruits that now, more than ever, are obvious.

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2016 Tendencias en decoración Decorating Trends

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amos a empezar el año y estrenamos nuevas tendencias dentro de la decoración y el interiorismo. Es una etapa de cambio en la que se deja atrás el exceso, el barroquismo, lo ornamental, el oro y la ostentación para dar paso a líneas depuradas y limpias. Actualmente, nos encontramos ante una mezcla de estilos y tendencias en las que lo que importa no es lo material sino lo sentimental.

Lo retro gusta Es la revisión de estilos pasados mezclados con tendencias actuales. Una combinación de elementos clásicos con elementos vanguardistas: se nutre de formas geométricas, tonos pastel, formas cuidadas con un punto de romanticismo que complementan la sobriedad del mobiliario de los años 40-50.

Es una tendencia alternativa que funciona. El uso de colores como el beige y el blanco aportan luminosidad y amplitud a los espacios. Los tonos pastel como el rosa maquillaje, el vainilla y el amarillo, dan delicadeza, belleza, elegancia y suavizan la decoración.

Utilice diferentes texturas para crear relieves, colores degradados, formas hexagonales o combinación de diferentes papeles con diferentes tramas.

El encanto de lo natural El gusto por lo natural no pasa de moda, esta tendencia tiene mucho que ver con la tradición y la naturaleza, la finalidad es conseguir un hogar confortable y cómodo.

Siga la decoración centrada en muebles y revestimientos en madera, la diferencia es que vamos a pasar de una madera clara a otra con más veta y oscura.

Colores fríos como el azul, el verde o el gris están a la última, aportan calma y tranquilidad a la vez que dan amplitud, pero debe combinarlos con tonos cálidos para restar ese exceso de frialdad.

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e are going to start the year and launched new trends in decoration and interior design. It is a time of change in which the excess is left behind, the baroque, the gold and glitz to make the step to sleek and clean lines. Currently, we have a mix of styles and trends in which matters not the material but the sentimental.

The retro rocks It is a review of past styles mixed with current trends. A combination of classic elements with avant-garde elements: based on geometric shapes, pastel colors, shapes maintained with a touch of romanticism that complement the sober furniture of the years 40-50.

It is an alternative tendency that works.

The use of colors like beige and white provide light and airy spaces. The pastel shades like pink makeup, vanilla and yellow, give finesse, beauty, elegance and soften the decor.

Use different textures to create reliefs, gradient colors, hexagonal shapes or combination of different types of paper with different frames.

The charm of nature The taste for natural will never be oldfashioned, this trend has a lot to do with tradition and nature, the aim is to achieve a comfortable and cozy home. ·Follow the furniture decoration and wood paneling; the difference is that we will move from a clear timber to another with more grain and dark. ·Cool colors like blue, green or gray are the latest, they bring calm and tranquility while giving breadth, but must be combined with warm colors to subtract the excess of coldness. ·The flowers are a very important decorative element. Place geraniums that give color and freshness, pretty glass jars of different sizes, fill the walls with frames; small details are fashionable, they are trend and these is what makes the difference.

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En cuanto al textil, la tendencia es lo natural: el algodón, lino, la seda.

·As for the textile, the trend is natural: cotton, linen, silk.

Combinations yellow

Combinaciones de amarillo Sí, gris y amarillo, no lo dude, es lo último, utilícelos sin miedo tanto en paredes como en complementos. Son tonos cálidos que van genial en invierno y aportan luminosidad y brillo en verano. Eso sí, ¡no abuse!, si le gustan los tríos añada blanco, la combinación amarillo, blanco y gris quedará perfecta.

La decoración lleva consigo un toque de locura, ¡envuélvese en ella!, arriesgue y no tenga miedo.

Sigue el marsala

No puedemos pasar del color marsala, es una tendencia que nos ha acompañado todo el 2015 pero que seguirá en nuestros ho-

gares y en nuestra ropa durante el 2016.

Es un color muy intenso que inspira sobriedad y confianza. Junto con el negro y blanco es uno de los colores más elegantes de la paleta.

Puede usarlo tanto en pequeños detalles como en la pared de casa, es un color agradable que no le cansará.

Lo puede combinar con tonos pastel.

A todo color

Adéntrase en la selva tropical: a la tendencia colorista se suma la tendencia tropical. Sienta la frescura y la armonía de la naturaleza, los colores, la vegetación.

Sus colores son el naranja, verde y marrón que, además de ser muy alegres, com-

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·Yes, gray and yellow, no doubt, it is the latest, use them without fear both walls and accessories. They are warm colors that go great in winter and bring light and shine in summer. Just do not abuse !, if you like add trios white, combination yellow, white and gray will be perfect. ·The decor brings a touch of madness, !, envuélvese it safe and do not be afraid.

Follow the marsala We can´t let pass the marsala color, it is a trend that has accompanied us throughout 2015 but will continue in our homes and in our clothes during 2016. ·It is a strong color that inspires confidence and sobriety. Along with the black and white is one of the most elegant of the color palette. ·You can use both in small details or on the wall of the house, it is a nice color that will not fail. ·It can be combined with pastel colors.

Full color

·Penetrate in the rainforest: the colorful trend adds to the tropical trend. Feel the

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Black and white: the perfect couple

binan estupendamente con materiales como la madera y el bambú.

El protagonismo, sin duda, lo tienen la vegetación y los animales tropicales.

El binomio perfecto: blanco y negro Un clásico que nunca falla es el blanco y negro, no pasa de moda, es un acierto siempre, sofisticado y elegante.

El antagonismo del negro sobre el blanco, desde que lo subió a la pasarela Coco Chanel, sigue y seguirá siendo tendencia. Recuerde esta frase suya: “La simplicidad es la clave de la verdadera elegancia” .

La seriedad del negro frente a la pureza del blanco gusta, se lleva.

El color que predomina en esta tendencia es el blanco con matices negros en detalles: en el tapizado, el papel, estampados geométricos llamativos.

·A classic that never fails is the black and white, never gets old, and it is always a success, sophisticated and elegant. ·The antagonism of the black over the white, since Coco Chanel put it ont hte fashion catwalk, is and will remain a trend. Remember this phrase of her: “Simplicity is the key to true elegance.” ·The seriousness of the black faced at the purity of white, is liked.

The predominant color in this trend is white with black shades in details: the upholstery, paper, bright geometric patterns.

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