Cement Factory Turned Baller Ass Crib
A case of nature reclaiming civilization, and vice versa. See more of this amazing pad after the jump…
In 1973, an architect by the name of Ricardo Bofill happened upon an old, deteriorated cement factory in Barcelona, and re-imagined the space in a way that few of us could ever fathom. The industrial complex left over from the turn of the century was comprised of over 30 silos, underground galleries, and massive engine rooms. Abandoned and partially in ruins, the factory included many inexplicable, borderline surrealist elements ala Winchester Mystery House, like stairs that climbed to nowhere, reinforced concrete structures which sustained nothing, and random bits of iron hanging in the air.
Over the course of two years, Bofill remodeled the space into architectural offices, archives, laboratories, and an exhibition space- not to mention his own personal apartment, complete with a guest room and outdoor gardens.
“The factory is a magic place which strange atmosphere is difficult to be perceived by a profane eye,” says Mr. Bofill. ”I like the life to be perfectly programmed here, ritualized, in total contrast with my turbulent nomad life.” …Yeah… Cool story, bro. Let’s just let the pictures speak for themselves.
