Ricardo Bofill (Hardcover)

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Hardcover. Poetic spaces, surreal structures and dramatic visions. The extraordinary career of Ricardo Bofill is collected in this monograph, which reveals his inspiring approach to architecture, and to life. Ricardo Bofill is one of the 20th century's most unique architects and radical visionaries. With his Taller de Arquitectura he built spaces for everyday life with otherworldly aesthetics, that have been elevated to -iconic status in countless films and images. His visions for urban and communal life -challenged preconceived notions of shared space and proposed alternative styles of living. This monograph explores his revolutionary approach by profiling his greatest projects. Spectacular new photography, texts from experts and from Bofill himself are complemented by working drawings and floor plans. At a time when prevailing styles in architecture are becoming ever more -homogenous, Bofill's fantastic creations -satisfy a longing for originality, personality and progressive ideals. Poetic spaces, surreal structures and dramatic visions. The extraordinary career of Ricardo Bofill is collected in this monograph, which reveals his inspiring approach to architecture, and to life. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9783899559408

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Synopsis: Poetic spaces, surreal structures and dramatic visions. The extraordinary career of Ricardo Bofill is collected in this monograph, which reveals his inspiring approach to architecture, and to life.

Ricardo Bofill is one of the 20th century’s most unique architects and radical visionaries. His visions for urban and communal life challenged preconceived notions of shared space and proposed alternative styles of living. This monograph explores his revolutionary approach by profiling his greatest projects like La Fábrica, Walden 7, La Muralla Roja or Abraxas. Spectacular new photography by Salva López, texts by experts like Nacho Alegre and Douglas Murphy as well as by Bofill himself are complemented with sketches and floor plans. Bofill’s fantastic creations satisfy a longing for originality, personality and progressive ideals.

Review: “highlights in technicolour the Spanish architect’s greatest hits" ― WALLPAPER

“The monograph features beautifully photographed highlights from his long career, complemented by sketches, floor plans and texts from experts” ― British Airways HIGH LIFE

“the monograph also comprises of written excertps by bofill himself, which are complemented with design sketches and floor plans which give a greater insight into the architect’s work.” ― DESIGNBOOM

“examines the grand career of the Spanish architect" ― AD

“recounting Ricardo Bofill’s career following his changes and developments” ― ELLE DECOR ITALY (translated from Italian: “racconta la sua carriera seguendo cambiamenti e sviluppi che ne hanno il percorso”)

“gestalten’s new ode to the architect” ― ANOTHER MAG

"A substantial 300-page monograph in large-format retraces Ricardo Bofill’s 80th birthday in the year of his career.” ― DOMUS

”A monograph that every architecture lover should have in his bookshelf.” ― CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER

“(Re)découvrez les projets phare de l’architecte Ricardo Bofill” ― ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST FRANCE

”Presenting these alternative forms of living, gestalten’s book combines visually striking photography with an insight into the Bofill’s original sketches and floor plans. ” ― AESTHETICA MAGAZINE

Bibliographic Details

Title: Ricardo Bofill (Hardcover)
Publisher: Die Gestalten Verlag, Berlin
Publication Date: 2019
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: new