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Premio Pritzker 2017 Estudio de arquitectura RCR Arquitectes

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Pritzker Prize 2017: RCR Arquitectes

l ganador del Premio Pritzker 2017 ha sido el estudio de arquitectura español RCR Arquitectes, un despacho catalán de fundación local y grandes miras internacionales.

Sus magníficos proyectos y su estilo único los avalan y lo convierten en merecedor de este gran premio de arquitectura.

El estudio de Olot (Girona) RCR ha sido reconocido con el Premio Pritzker 2017, considerado Nobel de la Arquitectura, por su unión del paisaje y de la arquitectura en sus edificios íntimamente conectados con el espacio y el tiempo, destacó el jurado en el fallo del premio en Chicago.Según el presidente de la Fundación Hyatt, Tom Pritzker, el trabajo de los arquitectos demuestra un compromiso con el lugar y sus narrativas que armoniza materialidad y transparencia con conexiones entre el exterior y el interior, creando una “arquitectura emocional y experiencial”, anunció la organización.El estilo del estudio RCR destaca por su tendencia CONTINUA PÁGINA 6

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he winner of the Pritzker Prize 2017 has been the Spanish architectural firm RCR Arquitectes, a Catalan office of local foundation and great international sights. Its magnificent projects and unique style endorse them and make it worthy of this great architectural award.

The study of Olot (Girona) RCR has been recognized with the Pritzker Prize 2017, considered Nobel of Architecture, for its union of landscape and architecture in its buildings intimately connected with space and time, said the jury in Chicago. According to the Hyatt Foundation President, Tom Pritzker, the work of the architects demonstrates a commitment to the place and its narratives that harmonize materiality and transparency with connections between the exterior and the interior, creating an “emotional and experiential architecture”, the organization announced. The style of the RCR studio stands out for its minimalist trend and love for nature, a team that creates spaces that are in total dialogue with their respective contexts, an architecture that, as well deCONTINUES PAGE 6

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minimalista y amor por la naturaleza, un equipo que crea espacios que están en total diálogo con sus respectivos contextos, una arquitectura que, como bien describen los integrantes del estudio, contribuye al bienestar físico y espiritual. Creyentes de la función, la forma y las sensaciones que los materiales transmiten, sus trabajos son reflejo de un estudio dirigido por un equipo que defiende la belleza como forma de vida, exigiendo el máximo rendimiento y funcionalidad a sus diseños.Pritzker destacó que los tres arquitectos Rafael Aranda, Carme Pigem y Ramon Vilalta han estado trabajando de forma colaborativa du-

scribed by the members of the study, contributes to physical and spiritual well-being. Believers of the function, form and sensations that the materials transmit, their works are a reflection of a study directed by a team that defends the beauty as a way of life, demanding the maximum performance and functionality to its designs. Pritzker emphasized that the three Architects Rafael Aranda, Carme Pigem and Ramon Vilalta have been working collaboratively for almost three decades, impacting with their discipline their immediate environment. According to the president, the works of the RCR study, which go from private spaces to culturCONTINUA PÁGINA 8

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rante casi tres décadas, impactando con su disciplina su entorno inmediato. Según el presidente, los trabajos del estudio RCR, que van de espacios privados a equipamientos culturales o educativos, muestran una “profunda integración” con el entorno.Se trata de la primera vez en que tres arquitectos ganan juntos este premio, considerado el más alto galardón internacional que distingue a trabajos relacionados con la arquitectura. Además, es la segunda vez que un arquitecto español gana este premio, después de que Rafael Moneo se hiciera con este galardón en 1996, en el marco de la 39 edición internacional.

al or educational facilities, show a “deep integration” with the environment. This is the first time that three architects win together this award, considered the highest An international award that distinguishes works related to architecture. In addition, it is the second time that a Spanish architect wins this award, after Rafael Moneo won this award in 1996, within the framework of the 39th international edition.

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Pagos Por Uso De La Zona Federal Marítimo Terrestre Payments For The Use Of Maritime Terrestrial Federal Zone

By Alejandro Flores Von Borstel / Ramiro Valencia

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n gran interés se ha despertado entre los propietarios de terrenos, casas, hoteles y restaurantes colindantes con la playa (Zona federal Marítimo terrestre) debido a que la Procuraduría del Medio Ambiente ha estado revisando su situación legal y exigiendo mediante la instauración de procedimientos administrativos el cumplimiento de todas las obligaciones que marca la ley.

Además de que se les solicita exhibir su título de concesión de Zona Federal Marítimo Terrestre y la regularización de las

obras existentes en Zona Federal, la mayoría de las cuales ni siquiera fueron construidas por los actuales propietarios, se encuentran con la obligación de pagar los derechos por el uso de esta zona.

La mayoría quisiera primero que se les explicara que es la Zona Federal, la cual puede ser descrita como la franja de 20 metros de ancho en forma horizontal a partir de la pleamar máxima registrada en terrenos cuyo ángulo de inclinación no rebase los 30 grados, en acantilados desde su parte superior, en las riberas de los ríos de 100 metros arriba, a partir de su desembocaduCONTINUA PÁGINA 18

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reat interest has arise among the owners of real state, houses, hotels and restaurants adjacent to the beach (Maritime Terrestrial Federal Zone), due to the fact that the Attorneys Office for the Environment has been reviewing its legal situation and demanding through the initiation of administrative procedures, the compliance of all the obligations stated by law.

Likewise it is requested to present the title for the concession over the Maritime Terrestrial Federal Zone and the regulari-

zation of the existing works on the Federal Zone, which a great number of said works have not been constructed by the current owners, and have the obligation to pay duties over the use of said zone.

The majority will like in first instance, to be explained what the Federal Zone is, which can be described as the stripe of 20 meters wide in a horizontal from, from the maximum high tide mark register on the land which angle of inclination is not over 30 grades, in cliffs from its superior part, in the riversides of 100 meters upwards, from the outlet to the sea and of 3 meters in CONTINUES PAGE 18

18 | ABRIL / APRIL 2017 | No. 335 ra en el mar y de 3 metros en caso de marinas artificiales.

ESTAS SON ALGUNAS DE LAS PREGUNTAS MÁS COMUNES QUE HE RECIBIDO Y QUE ME GUSTARÍA COMPARTIR CON USTED. PORQUE SE TIENEN QUE PAGAR DERECHOS POR EL USO DE LA ZONA FEDERAL? Los derechos se pagan por el uso o aprovechamiento de los bienes de dominio público de la Nación y la Zona Federal Marítimo Terrestre esta considerada dentro de estos bienes.

De acuerdo a la Ley Federal de derechos están obligadas a pagar estos derechos todas aquellas personas que usen, gocen o se aprovechen de este bien.

La misma ley, divide a los municipios costeros de todo el País en 10 zonas, cada una de las cuales paga de manera diferente. Puerto Vallarta, está considerado en la Zona Décima -una de las más caras– junto con Cancún, los Cabos y Acapulco.

EN ESTE PUNTO VALE LA PENA HACER LA SIGUIENTE REFLEXIÓN: Hay personas que piensan que no deben pagar estos derechos porque ellos no solicitaron la concesión, o adquirieron un inmueble donde el dueño anterior llevo a cabo las construcciones en la Zona Federal, o bien porque cambio la línea de Zona Federal y su inmueble se encuentra ahora invadiendo dicha zona.

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the event of artificial marinas.

THE FOLLOWING ARE A FEW OF THE MOST COMMON QUESTIONS THAT I HAVE RECEIVED AND THAT I WILL LIKE TO SHARE WITH YOU. WHY DO WE HAVE TO PAY DUTIES OVER THE USE OF THE FEDERAL ZONE?

The duties are paid for the use or development of the real property of public domain of the nation and the Maritime Terrestrial Federal Zone is considered among said real property.

According to the Federal Law of Duties, every person that uses, possesses or develops said real state, is obligated to pay these duties.

The law itself, divides the municipalities on the coast in all the Country in 10 Zones, each one pays in a different way. Puerto Vallarta, is considered in the Tenth Zone – one of the most expensive –along with Cancun, Los Cabos and Acapulco.

IN THIS REGARD IT IS IMPORTANT TO PRESENT THE FOLLOWING OPINION: There are some persons that believe that such duties should not be paid because they did not request the concession, or acquire the real state in which the previous owner carried out the construction in the Federal Zone, or because the line of the Federal Zone changed and their real state is now located invading such zone.

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20 | ABRIL / APRIL 2017 | No. 335 Esto es un error muy común que puede dar lugar a multas y recargos y al querer vender la propiedad, tendrán que liquidar 5 años de derechos, más recargos, más multas, si la transmisión se quiere hacer libre de cargas, gravámenes o responsabilidades futuras.

Es fundamental saber que si el propietario o fideicomisario de un inmueble con frente a la Zona Federal Marítimo Terrestre no se interesa por obtener dicha concesión, su colindante e incluso un tercero, podrían solicitarla e incluso llegar a explotarla comercialmente.

QUE PASA CON LOS FONDOS QUE SE RECAUDAN? Aunque la facultad de cobro de este derecho corresponde al Gobierno Federal, este realiza convenios con cada uno de los Municipios para que se encarguen de la recaudación. Los fondos se deben destinar en un mínimo del 50% para la vigilancia, limpieza y administración de las playas.

COMO SE DETERMINA EL USO DE LA ZONA FEDERAL? Los dos usos más comunes en la Costa Sur de Nayarit y Puerto Vallarta son: * ORNATO: Que es el uso que se de a aquellas superficies en las que se hayan realizado obras de ingeniería cuya construcción no requiera de trabajos de cimentación y que estén destinados exclusivamente para el embellecimiento del lugar y para es-

parcimiento (siempre y cuando esta área no esté destinada a actividades lucrativas). *GENERAL: Es el que se da a las superficies ocupadas, en las cuales se hayan realizado trabajos de construcción con cimentación o se lleven a cabo actividades lucrativas.

This is a common error that could generate fines and surcharges and when wanting to sale the property, they will have to liquidate 5 years of duties, plus surcharges and fines, if the transmission

By Alejandro Flores Von Borstel / is desired to be done free Ramiro Valencia of charges, liens or future Email: vonborstelsc1@prodigy.net.mx responsibilities.

It is fundamental to know if the owner or the CUANTO SE DEBE PAGAR POR METRO CUADRADO trustee of the real state in front of the Maritime DE ZONA FEDERAL? Terrestrial Federal Zone is not interested in obPara el Municipio de Puerto Vallarta, taining said concession, their adjacent and even el costo actual para protección y ornato es a third party, could request it and even may de$39.45 pesos por M2 y en el uso general de velop it in a commercial form. $113.09 pesos por M2 (anuales).

WHAT HAPPENS Para el Municipio de Bahía de BandeTO THE FUNDS RECEIVED? ras (Riviera Nayarit), protección y ornato: $14.71 pesos por M2 y en el uso general Even though the faculty of collection of said de $42.34 pesos por M2 (anuales). duties corresponds to the Federal Government, the latter executes agreements with Y LAS OPCIONES DE PAGO? each one of the municipalities to be in charSe puede pagar por anualidades adelan- ges of the collection. The funds must be destadas durante los primeros tres meses del tined in a minimum of 50% for surveillance, año; o bien, de forma bimestral, durante los cleaning and administration of beaches. meses de enero, marzo, mayo, julio, sepHOW IS DETERMINED tiembre y noviembre.

THE USE OF THE FEDERAL ZONE? Podemos concluir que por la seguridad de su inversión, es fundamental que en re- The two most common uses are in the South lación con la Zona Federal Marítimo Te- Coast of Nayarit and Puerto Vallarta are: rrestre consulte con expertos especialistas. *GARDENING: Is the use given to those

surfaces in which engineering works have been performed that its construction does not requires of foundation works and that is destined exclusively for beauty of the place and for recreation (as long as this area is not destined to lucrative activities). * GENERAL: Is the use given to the occupy surfaces, in which construction works have been performed with foundations or lucrative activities are carried out.

HOW MUCH SHOULD BE PAID PER SQUARE METER OF FEDERAL ZONE? For the Municipality of Puerto Vallarta, the current cost for protection and gardening is $39.45 pesos per M2 and general use is $113.09 pesos per M2 (annually).

For the Municipality of Bahía de Banderas (Riviera Nayarit), the current cost for protection and gardening is $14.71 pesos per M2 and general use is $42.34 pesos per M2 (annually).

WHICH ARE THE PAYMENT OPTIONS? Can be paid annually in advanced during the first three months of the year; likewise, every two months, during the months of January, March, May, July, September and November.

We can conclude that for the security of the investment, it is fundamental that in regard to the Sea-Land Federal Zone you must seek advise from the experts.

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32 | ABRIL / APRIL 2017 | No. 335 Tulum” (“muralla” en maya), en sus orígenes, fue nombrada como Zamá (“amanecer”). Es una de las ciudades mayas mas bellas y uno de los sitios arqueológicos más visitados de México , solo es superada por Teotihuacán y por Chichen Itzá.

De acuerdo a varios estudios arqueológicos, se sabe que Tulum fue un importante centro de veneración, en honor del llamado “dios descendente”. Y aunque se han hallado en Tulum inscripciones que se remontan al año 564, la mayoría de las estructuras del lugar, pertenecen al periodo posclásico , esto es, entre el 1200 y el 1450. Se sabe que Tulum estuvo habitada durante los inicios de la colonia española, pero a finales del siglo XVI, ya había sido abandonada por completo. Todavía en los comienzos del siglo XX algunos indígenas de los pueblos cercanos a Tulum acostumbraban llevar ofrendas al yacimiento prehispánico, pero el incremento de los turistas en la zona acabó con esta tradición.

En 1842, John Lloyd Stephens y Frederick Catherwood, quienes previamente ha-

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Tulum” (“wall” in Maya), in its origins, was named as Zamá (“dawn”).

It is one of the most beautiful Mayan cities and one of the most visited archaeological sites in Mexico, is only surpassed by Teotihuacán and Chichen Itza.

According to several archaeological studies, it is known that Tulum was an important center of veneration, in honor of the so-called “descending god”. And although Tulum inscriptions have been found dating back to 564, most of the structures of the place belong to the postclassic period, that is, between 1200 and 1450. It is known that Tulum was inhabited during the early Spanish colonial period , but by the end of the sixteenth century, it had already been abandoned altogether. Still in the early twentieth century some indigenous people from the villages near Tulum used to bring offerings to the pre-Hispanic site, but the increase in tourists in the area ended this tradition.

In 1842, John Lloyd Stephens and Frederick Catherwood, who had previously been in Copan, Palenque and

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bían estado en Copán, Palenque y Uxmal, decidieron conocer Tulum y Catherwood no podía dejar pasar la oportunidad de dibujar dichas ruinas. Es evidente la combinación de arquitectura maya y del centro de México.

Uno de los edificios más importantes, El Castillo, está construido frente al mar, es probablemente una de las construcciones más antiguas de la ciudad y sin duda, la mas bella. Presenta elementos que hacen referencia al Sol y a Venus, además se asienta sobre un acantilado, donde hay una cueva que, para los mayas, representaba la entrada al inframundo. Recientes investigaciones arqueológicas hacen ver la relevancia que tuvo este edificio, para la navegación en el México Prehispánico. Y es que, cuando los navegantes mayas, lo contemplaban en el horizonte, les daba una referencia valiosísima para sortear los peligros del segundo arrecife coralino más grande del planeta. El Casti-

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Uxmal, decided to go to Tulum, and Catherwood could not miss the opportunity to draw such ruins. The combination of Maya architecture and central Mexico is evident.

One of the most important buildings, El Castillo, built facing the sea, is probably one of the oldest buildings in the city and undoubtedly the most beautiful. It presents elements that make reference to the Sun and to Venus, in addition it sits on a cliff, where there is a cave that, for the Mayas, represented the entrance to the underworld. Recent archaeological investigations show the relevance of this building for navigation in Pre-Hispanic Mexico. And, when the Mayan navigators looked at it on the horizon, it gave them a most valuable reference to overcome the dangers of the second largest coral reef on the planet. The Castle worked as

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36 | ABRIL / APRIL 2017 | No. 335 llo funcionaba como faro, ya que el sol, al iluminar dos ventanales de la fachada , les daba una guía para poder navegar de forma paralela al arrecife, y no chocar con él.

Tulum fue una de las urbes mayas más significativas de los siglos XIII y XIV, por ser una escala imprescindible para las rutas comerciales de los mayas, en su explotación de las riquezas marítimas de las costas del actual Quintana Roo. En su mejor momento, Tulum fue el nexo entre la dinámica comercial marítima y terrestre de los mayas. De hecho, en Tulum se han encontrado objetos procedentes de varias regiones de la Península de Yucatán y Centroamérica, lo cual nos habla de la importancia que tuvo esta ciudad para el comercio del México Antiguo.

Pero si Tulum no sobrevivió a la conquista mas que unos pocos años, los mayas no se olvidaron de ella. A mediados del siglo XIX Tulum volvió a tener participación en la vida de la comunidad a raíz de la Guerra de Castas (1847-1901), una movilización social maya contra la explotación de los criollos y mestizos yucatecos.

Durante ese período apareció un culto llamado La Cruz Parlante. Sincretismo de la religión católica y las antiguas creencias mayas este movimiento pretendía, además construir una sociedad independiente con los pueblos insurrectos.

La cruz parlante fue encontrada en un pequeño cenote, al iniciar la guerra de Castas y fue usada para convertir a los mayas al catolicismo. Un par de vivales, José María Barrera y Manuel Nahuatl,su socio ventrílocuo, colocaron la cruz sobre un altar y empezaron a responder verbalmente a las peticiones de los mayas. Estos pensa-

a lighthouse, as the sun, illuminating two windows of the facade, gave them a guide to navigate parallel to the reef, and not to collide with it.

Tulum was one of the most significant Maya cities of the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, as it was an essential stopover for the commercial routes of the Maya in their exploitation of the maritime wealth of the coast of present-day Quintana Roo. At its best, Tulum was the nexus between the maritime and land commercial dynamics of the Maya. In fact, in Tulum have been found objects from various regions of the Peninsula of Yucatan and Central America, which tells us the importance that this city had for the trade of ancient Mexico.

But if Tulum did not survive the conquest more than a few years, the Maya did not forget it. In the mid-nineteenth century, Tulum again had a share in the life of the community following the Caste War (1847-1901), a Mayan social mobilization against the exploitation of the criollos and mestizos from Yucatan.

During that period a cult called The Talking Cross appeared. It is syncretism of the catholic religion and the old Mayan beliefs; this movement also tried to build an independent society with the insurgent people.

The talking cross was found in a small cenote and when initiating the Caste War was used to convert the Mayas to the catholicism. A pair of upstarts, José María Barrera and Manuel Nahuatl, his ventriloquist partner, placed the cross on an altar and began to respond verbally to the Mayan’s requests. People thought that the cross was miraculous and that through it their gods could communica-

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38 | ABRIL / APRIL 2017 | No. 335 ban que la cruz era milagrosa y que a través de ella sus dioses podían comunicarse con ellos. Una parte del templo de la Cruz Parlante estaba separada del resto por un altar velado. En él, se encontraba la Santa Cruz vestida a la usanza maya con huipil.

Los adoradores de la cruz se autonombraron “cruzoob” (todavía existen y el día 3 de mayo hacen su celebración anual en Tulum) y estaban dirigidos por jerarquías militares cuyo objetivo era custodiar la cruz, extendiendo su fé por toda la región. Llegaron a tener 17 santuarios y conformaron su capital en Chan Santa Cruz (hoy Carrillo Puerto, capital de Quintana Roo). Tulum fue uno de sus santuarios y era dirigido por una sacerdotisa llamada Maria Uricab.

Bajo su liderazgo Tulum se convirtió en el centro religioso mas importante del área.

Hoy en día todavía se pueden ver en muchas partes de Yucatán cruces vestidas; éstas son la el testimonio directo de la vigencia actual del culto de la Cruz Parlante.

te with them. A part of the Temple of the Talking Cross was separated from the rest by a veiled altar. In it, was the Holy Cross dressed with the Mayan custom the “huipil”. The worshipers of the cross were called “Cruzoob” (they still exist and May 3 hold their annual celebration in Tulum) and were led by military hierarchies whose aim was to guard the cross, extending their faith throughout the region. They arrived to have 17 sanctuaries and conformed their capital in Chan Santa Cruz (today Carrillo Port, capital of Quintana Roo). Tulum was one of its sanctuaries and was directed by a priestess named Maria Uricab. Under her leadership Tulum became the most important religious center in the area. Nowadays, dressed crosses can still be seen in many parts of Yucatan; These are the direct testimony of the current validity of the cult of the Talking Cross.

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Real Estate Fair Puerto Vallarta 2017

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or cuarto año consecutivo Timothy Real Estate Group organizó su Real Estate Fair el cual resultó un verdadero suceso, ya que asistieron mas de 1,000 personas al evento.

Desde las 9:00 de la mañana los 25 expositores estaban listos y el público empezó a acudir temprano al evento que duró hasta las 2:00 pm. Se proporcionó información acerca de Bienes Raíces, Seguros, Bancos, Servicios Médicos y de Salud, Servicios Notariales, Renta y Administración de Propiedades, etc.

La Feria tiene como objetivo poner en contacto al público, sobre todo extranjero, con los expertos de Puerto Vallarta en diferentes áreas como: impuestos, inmigración, salud, vacaciones, dinero, hipotecas. Hubo conferencias donde se tocaron los aspectos prácticos y legales involucrados en la compra-venta de inmuebles en nuestra región.

Una felicitación a Carl Timothy y a todo su equipo por el esfuerzo realizado para llevar a cabo la Real Estate Fair que en mucho ayuda a generar la confianza necesaria a nuestros clientes e inversores inmobiliarios.

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or the fourth consecutive year, Timothy Real Estate Group organized its Real Estate Fair which turned out to be a true success, as more than 1,000 people attended the event.

From 9 in the morning the 25 exhibitors were ready and the public began to go early to the event that lasted until 2 pm. Information was provided about Real Estate, Insurance, Banks, Health and Medical Services, Notary Services, Rental and Property Management, etc.

The fair aims to bring the Puerto Vallarta experts in touch with the public, especially foreigners, in different areas such as taxes, immigration, health, vacations, money, mortgages. There were lectures that touched on the practical and legal aspects involved in buying and selling real estate in our region.

A greeting to Carl Timothy and his entire team for the effort made to carry out the Real Estate Fair that in a lot helps to generate the necessary confidence to our clients and real estate investors.

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Hoy es el momento para impermeabilizar Today is time to waterproof

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he realestate maintenance should be a priority for the owners of them all, we say so because experience and its advantages. Time and money invested in this concept is an importan huge economical saving, shortly will have the rain season, now roofs are dry and let a long term and safe waterproof sealing. Act now ¡!

Properties are permanently exposed to time and weather when not atended. Just an on time permanent and profesional supervisión are the solution for higher comnsecuences. Unfortunately in most cases there is not a preventive culture, just the last minute emergency, late and expensive solution. All cancepts involved on your property, instalations, carpentry, paint, water sealing, hardware, gates, windows and glasses should be periodically checked and much more important if they are not in constant use.

Prevent and be safe, get a maintenance policy for your realestate. Miguel Vazquez.

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l concepto de mantenimiento inmobiliario debe ser una prioridad para los propietarios de bienes raíces, lo decimos por experiencia y por sus ventajas. El tiempo y el costo invertido en este concepto es un ahorro económico y de importante cuantía, en breve estaremos en época de lluvias, ahora los techos están secos y permiten una impermeabilización duradera y segura. Actúe hoy ¡! Los inmuebles son ajenos al transcurso del tiempo y este es agresivo cuando se desatienden. Solo una oportuna atención profesional y periódica pueden ser la solución a problemas mayores. Desafortunadamente, en la mayoría de los casos no existe una cultura preventiva, solo existe la solución emergente, costosa y tardía. Todos los conceptos de su propiedad, instalaciones, madera, pintura, impermeabilización, herrería, puertas, ventanas y cristales deben ser atendidos periódicamente y con mayor razón si no se encuentran habitadas.

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Mikel Bowman abre su estudio y showroom Mikel Bowman’s Open House

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ikel Bowman es un talentosísimo diseñador de interiores proveniente de Boston, el cual acaba de abrir su estudio en la ciudad. Con un estilo ecléctico y fascinado por los motivos mexicanos Bowman lanza una propuesta muy novedosa en el campo del interiorismo en Puerto Vallarta.

Mikel trabajó en la industria de la moda por más de 20 años. La mayor parte de ese tiempo lo pasó en Nueva York y recientemente en Los Ángeles. Ha trabajado para algunas de las marcas premium e internacionales más famosas del mundo, como Lacoste, Limited Brands, Ann Taylor y Macy’s, por nombrar algunas. Ha colaborado y diseñado espacios interiores, muebles, ventanas de venta, tiendas y salas de exposición.

Ahora con sede en Puerto Vallarta , Mikel se centra en trabajar con clientes residenciales y comerciales para ayudarles a diseñar / amueblar sus casas y negocios de ensueño.

Mikel encuentra inspiración para su trabajo en la música, la moda, el arte, los viajes y su propia y vívida imaginación.

Le encanta usar maderas, metales y telas naturales para crear sus divertidos y característicos interiores, siempre con un elemento inesperado.

Para presentar su showroom ubicado en la calle de Aquiles Serdán, con una sensacional vista al Rio Cuale, Mikel ofreció un fantástico cocktail party donde no hizo falta nada.: la música quedó en manos de un excelente DJ que puso a todo mundo a moverse, el delicioso catering fue ofrecido por Cayo 3 y los invitados, que se reunieron en gran cantidad para disfrutar la hospitalidad y el gran trabajo decorativo de Mikel. ¡Mucho éxito!

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ikel Bowman is a talented interior designer who has just opened his studio in the city. With an eclectic style and fascinated by the Mexican motives, Bowman launches a very novel proposal in the field of interior design in Puerto Vallarta.

Mikel worked in the fashion industry for over 20 years. Most of his time was spent in New York City and just recently in Los Angeles. Working his way to the top he held vice president positions in his last 2 roles in visual merchandising and Interior/store design. He’s worked for a number of the world’s most famous premium and international brands, such as Lacoste, Limited Brands, Ann Taylor, and Macy’s – just to name a few. He has collaborated and designed interior spaces, furniture, retail windows, stores, and showrooms.

Now based in Puerto Vallarta Mexico, Mikel is focusing on working with residential and commercial clients to help them design/ furnish their dream homes and businesses.

Mikel finds inspiration for his work in music, fashion, art, travel, and his own vivid imagination. He especially loves to use woods, metals, and natural fabrics to create his fun and distinctive interiors – always with an element of the unexpected.

To present his showroom located in the street of Aquiles Serdán, with a sensational view to Rio Cuale, Mikel offered a fantastic cocktail party were nothing was needed : the music was in the hands of an excellent DJ that put everyone to dance, the delicious catering was offered by Cayo 3 and the guests, who gathered in great quantity to enjoy the hospitality and the great decorative work of Mikel.

Much success!

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Abre Mac Store en Puerto Vallarta Mac Store in Puerto Vallarta

Localizada en La Isla Puerto Vallarta, el nuevo centro comercial, esta será la tercer tienda MacStore en el Estado de Jalisco. MacStore, con 10 años en el mercado, se ha posicionado como uno de los principales Premium Reseller de Apple en México con 24 tiendas a lo largo del país ofreciendo la mejor experiencia de compra, soporte técnico y asesoría de la mano de los expertos en Apple.

El objetivo primordial se centra en que los clientes puedan ser orientados en realizar la mejor elección que cubra sus necesidades y expectativas de toda la línea de productos Apple, entre los que destacan toda la linea MacBook, iMac, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV & Apple Watch, además de poder encontrar una gama de productos y accesorios de primer nivel con marcas de renombre como Bose, GoPro, Parrot, Hue de Philips, Marshall, Belkin por mencionar algunas.

MacStore La Isla Puerto Vallarta abrió sus puertas a partir del día 30 de Marzo y con horario de operación de 11:00 a 21:00 horas.

La tienda manejará descuentos únicamente para este fin de semana (viernes 31 de marzo, sábado y domingo 1 y 2 de abril) en donde destaca 15% de descuento en Mac, 10% en iPad ó hasta 24 Meses sin Intereses con tarjeta participante.

¡MacStore el experto de Apple llego a Puerto Vallarta!

Located in La Isla Puerto Vallarta, the new shopping center, this will be the third MacStore store in the State of Jalisco. MacStore, with 10 years on the market, has positioned itself as one of the top Apple Premium Reseller in Mexico with 24 stores throughout the country offering the best shopping experience, technical support and advice from Apple experts. .

The primary focus is on customers being guided to make the best choice to meet their needs and expectations of the entire line of Apple products, including the entire line MacBook, iMac, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV & Apple Watch, in addition to being able to find a range of top-level products and accessories with renowned brands such as Bose, GoPro, Parrot, Philips Hue, Marshall, Belkin to mention a few.

MacStore, La Isla Puerto Vallarta opened its doors on March 30 and with hours of operation from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

The store will handle discounts only for this weekend (Friday, March 31, Saturday and Sunday April 1 and April 2), where it stands out 15% discount on Mac, 10% on iPad or up to 24 Months without Interests with participating cards.

MacStore the Apple expert came to Puerto Vallarta!

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Baldosas decoradas Patterned Tile Floors

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on el “maximalismo” como la tendencia de diseño más reciente para 2017, estamos viendo mucho más patrones en casa. Y uno de los lugares donde estamos viendo la fascinación más reciente de los patrones es en los azulejos de piso o baldosas . Tradicionales en Europa, en lugares como Italia y España, así como ampliamente utilizado en México, especialmente en los estados de Yucatán y Jalisco. Las baldosas de piso con motivos han sido menos populares en los Estados Unidos. Pero cada vez más, algunos propietarios audaces están cediendo al deseo de ir más allá de los neutros seguros en la elección de un material para el suelo. El movimiento hacia los pisos dibujados también refleja una nueva fascinación por todo lo “vintage” y muchos de estos pisos eran comunes en las casas del siglo XX. Instalarlo tiene su riesgo y tiene que estar muy seguro ya que un piso estampado es una afirmación bastante permanente que no puede ser cubierto fácilmente. Pero si elige sabiamente tendrá un estilo muy individual y elegante.

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ith “maximalism” as the newest design trend for 2017, we’re seeing much more pattern at home. And one place we’re seeing it is in the newest fascination with patterned floor tile. Traditional in Europe, in places like Italy and Spain, as well as used widely in Mexico, especially in the states of Yucatan and Jalisco. Patterned floor tiles have been less popular in the United States. But increasingly, some bold homeowners are ceding to the desire to move beyond safe neutrals in choosing a flooring material. The move toward patterned floors also reflects a new fascination with all things “vintage” and many of these floors were standard in houses in the early 20th Century. Installing one now is a risk, to be sure, as a patterned floor is a fairly permanent statement that can’t easily be covered up. But if you choose wisely, the pay off can be substantial. You will have a look that is highly individual and very stylish.

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54 | ABRIL / APRIL 2017 | No. 335 Éstos son algunos consejos para agregar con éxito un suelo estampado en su casa: n Si usted es un principiante con los patrones, elija estampadar el piso en un área pequeña. Un pequeño vestíbulo, un baño, una cocina, son lugares perfectos para introducir el azulejo donde es menos probable experimentar remordimiento.

n Above, for instance, a London townhouse makes a strong design statement by choosing a black, white and brown patterned tile in the entryway.

n Adhierase a las combinaciones de colores y apariencias clásicas. A pesar de que puede ser tentador hacer algo realmente audaz y colorido, lo mejor y mas seguro es quedarse con estilos probados que han resistido la prueba del tiempo.

n Although the tiles appear to have been laid diagonally, they have actually been laid in a standard grid layout.

n Los patrones más pequeños se leen como “neutros”. Otra manera de no arriesgar mucho es optar por uno más pequeño, que el ojo leerá como menos “ocupado” que un patrón muy grande y audaz.

n Their pattern tricks the eye into seeing a diagonal line. These tiles have an Old World feel, as they were typical in many turn of the century houses in Europe.

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n Deje que su piso sea el punto focal. Mantenga el resto de su mobiliario discreto si va con un azulejo muy audaz.

n Here, another entry also sports patterned tile, but by choosing gray and white, offering less of a contrast, the look comes off as more modern.