The old cement factory was turned into a real villa
When Ricardo Bofill stumbled upon an abandoned cement factory in 1973, he immediately saw a sea of possibilities. Then La fábrica ("factory" in Spanish) was born, and almost half a century later the building was completely transformed and turned into a unique house.
The old cement factory is located near Barcelona. It was a World War II production, and the architect and his team had to put a lot of effort into repairing a dilapidated building. For Bofill, this place has become a project of a lifetime, which continues to change and develop together with the architect and his creative ideas.
The house of the Spanish architect Ricardo Bofilla in the suburbs of Barcelona.
It is a former World War II cement factory that Bofill bought in 1973 and began repairing.
For several years it was partially dismantled, after which the architect's team began to transform the interior into a modern living space.
Outside, the building is overgrown with trees and is now beautifully framed by greenery.
The building has been completely transformed into an incredible and absolutely unique residential building.
"The cement factory is mainly a workplace," Bofill writes on his website.
Each room is decorated according to its special purpose, and there is not one that would be similar to the other.
"I get the impression that I live in a closed universe that protects me from external and everyday life," writes Bofill.
"Life here flows continuously, and the difference between work and leisure is very small."
There are various corners for recreation scattered throughout the house and in the yard.
The workspace here is also a fundamental component, as Bofill's team uses part of the house as a studio.
Outside, the house is almost entirely covered with vegetation and surrounded by eucalyptus trees, palm trees and olive trees.
This gives the building the mystery of romantic ruins and makes it unique.
"The kitchen-dining room on the ground floor is a place for family meetings."
Despite the incredible transformation, the factory is still an unfinished project.
Bofill compares the constant evolution of the project with his own lifestyle and creative vision.
There will always be room for improvements at the factory, which is an integral part of the charm of this place.
With creative thinking, any space can be transformed into something new and beautiful.