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Sunday 7 March 2021

Old Cement Factory Turns Into Architect’s Home… Its Interior Is Literally Stunning

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When Ricardo Bofill stumbled upon a dilapidated cement factory in 1973, he immediately saw a world of possibilities.

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 La fábrica was born, and almost 45 years later, the structure has been completely transformed into a spectacular and unique home.

The factory, located just outside of Barcelona, was a WWI-era pollution machine that had closed down, and came with many repairs to be done when Ricardo Bofill and his team purchased it. After years of partial deconstruction, the determined architect proceeded to lace the exterior of the property with vegetation, and furnish the interior as a modern living and work space.

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La fábrica is a work in progress to this day, to which Bofill likens his own life, as his visions for the future continue to change shape. The industrial chimneys that once filled the air with smoke now overflow with lush greenery, a fine example of the beautiful transformations that result from creative thinking.

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In 1973, Spanish architect Ricardo Bofill purchased a WWI-era cement factory near Barcelona

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He immediately saw potential in the building, and began renovating it into his home

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After years of partial deconstruction, his team proceeded to furnish the interior as a modern living space

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The exterior was laced with vegetation, and now overflows with lush greenery

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The structure has been completely transformed into a spectacular and unique home

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“The Cement Factory is a place of work par excellence” Bofill writes on his official website

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Each room is designed with its own special purpose, and no 2 look quite alike

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“I have the impression of living… in a closed universe which protects me from the outside and everyday life” Bofill writes

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“Life goes on here in a continuous sequence, with very little difference between work and leisure”

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A variety of indoor and outdoor relaxation spots can be found throughout the property

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Work space is also a crucial component here, as Bofill’s team uses part of the residence as a studio

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The exterior is mostly covered by grass, but also eucalyptus, palm, and olive trees

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This gives the building a “mysterious aspect of romantic ruin that makes it unique and unrepeatable”

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“The kitchen-dining room located in the ground floor is the meeting point for the family”

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Despite its incredible transformation, the factory is still a work in progress to this day

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Bufill likens the project’s constant evolution to his own lifestyle and creative visions

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La fábrica will always have further work to be done, which is part of its symbolic charm

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With enough creative thinking, any space can become something new and beautiful

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