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Architect Turns Old Cement Factory Into His Home, (photos) by Nobody: 4:25pm On Sep 23, 2017
When Ricardo Bofill stumbled upon a dilapidated cement factory in 1973, he immediately saw a world of possibilities. 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Re: Architect Turns Old Cement Factory Into His Home, (photos) by Nobody: 4:28pm On Sep 23, 2017
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Re: Architect Turns Old Cement Factory Into His Home, (photos) by joinnow: 4:59pm On Sep 23, 2017
Hope na dangote 3x cement Dem use if not let them be careful
Re: Architect Turns Old Cement Factory Into His Home, (photos) by Nobody: 8:15pm On Sep 23, 2017
Interesting
Re: Architect Turns Old Cement Factory Into His Home, (photos) by chris4gold(m): 11:42pm On Sep 23, 2017
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