An abandoned cement factory has become a luxury Villa.
When, in 1973 Ricardo Bofill stumbled upon an abandoned cement factory, he immediately saw a sea of possibilities. Was born at La fábrica (the factory in Spanish), and almost 45 years later, the building is completely transformed and turned into a unique home.
Old cement factory close to Barcelona. It was the production during the Second world war, and the architect and his team had to invest much effort in the renovation of a dilapidated building. For Bofill this place has become a project of a lifetime that continues to change and evolve along with the architect and his creative ideas.
The house of Spanish architect Ricardo Bofill in the suburbs of Barcelona.
This former cement factory during the Second world war, which Bofill bought in 1973 and began to repair.
For several years it was partially dismantled, then the architect’s team engaged in the transformation of the interior in modern living space.
The outside of the building overgrown with trees and now beautifully framed by greenery.
The building is completely transformed into an incredible and absolutely unique house.
“The cement factory is the main workplace,” writes Bofill on your website.
Each room is decorated according to its specific purpose, and there is not one which would be similar to another.
“I have the impression that I live in a closed universe that protects me from the outside and everyday life,” says Bofill.
“Life here is flowing continuously, and the difference between work and leisure is very small”.
Around the house and in the yard scattered in different corners to relax.
The working space here is also the fundamental component, as the team Bofill uses part of the house as a Studio.
Outside, the house is almost completely covered with vegetation and surrounded by eucalyptus, palm and olive trees.
This gives the building a mystery romantic ruins and makes it unique.
The cement factory has become a luxury Villa
“Kitchen-dining room on the ground floor — a place to meet with family”.
Despite the incredible transformation of the factory is still unfinished project.
Bofill compares the constant evolution of the project with its own lifestyle and creative vision.
The factory will always be room for improvement that is an integral part of the charm of this place.
In the presence of creative thinking, any space can be turned into something new and wonderful.
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