Ricardo bofill

A new monograph by gestalten shines a light on the visionary works of Spanish architect Ricardo Bofill, whose bold forms often seem lifted from fantasy.

Image 3 of 16 from gallery of La Fábrica by Ricardo Bofill: A Harmonious Blend of Past and Present. © María González

Industrial architecture created some of the most powerful images in many cities, and even though many factories were demolished due to progress, cases such as the factory located in Sant Just Desvern, transformed by Ricardo Bofill into an architecture studio, show the right way modern architecture should follow.

ricardo bofill dies -- with his bold, experimental architecture, he was one of the most representative postmodern architects in europe.

Within the context of La Manzanera, La Muralla Roja (The Red Wall) asks to be considered as a case apart. It embodies an apparent reference to the popular architecture of the Arab Mediterranean.

La Muralla Roja was designed by Ricardo Bofill in the sixties. Geometric shapes in pink, red, purple and blue define the housing complex in Calpe.

Ricardo Bofill is the enigmatic free-thinker behind some of the world’s boldest, brightest buildings. Now his vivid retro-utopian vision is capturing a new audience

His structures were so bold, they were the backdrops for TV shows and films, including “Westworld” and a “Hunger Games” movie. But they were also socially aware.

In this vivid new photoseries, 'La Muralla Roja' is explored during the twilight hours, its vibrant spirit in contrast with the placid night-sky