Ten notable projects by Spanish architect Ricardo Bofill - architecture and design

Ten notable projects by Spanish architect Ricardo Bofill



Following the news of Ricardo Bofill's death, we've rounded up 10 stand-out projects created by the Spanish architect over his six-decade-long career.
Bofill was the founder of Ricardo Bofill Taller de Arquitectura (RBTA), which he established in 1963. He passed away on 14 January at the age of 82.
The esteemed architect was famed for his monumental housing projects, which often made use of geometric forms and referenced Mediterranean and Arab architecture.

Read: Spanish architect Ricardo Bofill dies aged 82

These have proven popular backdrops for movies and music videos, as well as photography series by the likes of Laurent Kronental and Sebastian Weiss.
Alongside housing, Bofill's portfolio spanned public buildings, transport infrastructure and urban design. He created his own office and home from the remains of a cement factory, which featured in Marc Goodwin's photography series spotlighting architecture studios in Barcelona. Read on for 10 key projects by Bofill:

Walden 7, Spain, 1975
One of the best-known projects by RBTA is Walden 7, a giant terracotta-coloured apartment building in Sant Just Desvern on the outskirts of Barcelona.
Set on the site of a former cement factory, the 14-storey building comprises 450 modular apartments that are linked by footbridges and arranged around courtyards. Their modular design is intended to serve the changing needs of its occupants.

La Muralla Roja, Spain, 1973
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