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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.

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highlights in technicolour the Spanish architect's greatest hits -- WALLPAPER examines the grand career of the Spanish architect -- AD

highlights in technicolour the Spanish architect's greatest hits -- WALLPAPER examines the grand career of the Spanish architect -- AD A substantial 300-page monograph in large-format retraces Ricardo Bofill's 80th birthday in the year of his career. -- DOMUS 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 A monograph that every architecture lover should have in his bookshelf. -- COND NAST TRAVELER (Re)d couvrez les projets phare de l'architecte Ricardo Bofill -- ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST FRANCE

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