Abandoned cement factory became a luxury villa

• Abandoned cement factory became a luxury villa

When in 1973 Ricardo Bofill came across an abandoned cement factory, he immediately saw a sea of ​​possibilities. Then I was born La fábrica ( "factory" in Spanish), and almost 45 years later, the building is completely transformed and transformed into a unique home.

Old cement factory located near Barcelona. It was the production of the Second World War, and the architect and his team have put a lot of effort to repair dilapidated buildings. Bofill for this place was the project of a lifetime, which continues to change and evolve together with the architect and his creative ideas.

House of the Spanish architect Ricardo Bofill in the suburbs of Barcelona.

is a former cement factory during World War II, which Bofill bought in 1973 and began repairs.

For several years, it is partially dismantled, and then the architect team finished converting the interior into a modern living space.

The exterior is now overgrown with trees and beautifully framed by greenery.

The building is completely transformed into an incredible and totally unique house.

"The cement factory - mainly the workplace," - says Bofill on its website.

Each room is decorated in accordance with its specific purpose, and there is not one that 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 continuous, and the difference between work and leisure is very small."

throughout the house and in the yard scattered different corners to relax.

Workspace is also a fundamental component, as Bofill team uses the house as a studio.

Outside the house is almost completely covered with vegetation and surrounded by eucalyptus trees, palm trees and olive trees.

This gives the building a mysterious romantic ruins and make it unique.

"The kitchen-dining room on the first floor - a place to meet with the family."

Despite the incredible transformation, the factory is still an unfinished project.

Bofill compares the constant evolution of the project with its own way of life and creative vision.

In the factory, there will always be room for improvement, which is an integral part of the charm of this place.

In the presence of creative thinking can transform any space into something new and beautiful.