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Ricardo Bofill: Visions of Architecture Hardcover – May 8, 2019

by Gestalten (Editor), Ricardo Bofill (Editor), Pablo Bofill (Editor)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 87 ratings
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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. 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.

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    300 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    gestalten
  4. Publication date
    May 8, 2019
  5. Dimensions
    9.65 x 1.06 x 12.99 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    3899559401
  7. ISBN-13
    978-3899559408
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“highlights in technicolour the Spanish architect’s greatest hits" ― WALLPAPER ― Wallpaper Magazine, 01.03.2019

“examines the grand career of the Spanish architect" ― AD ― Architectural Digest, 05.03.2019

"A substantial 300-page monograph in large-format retraces Ricardo Bofill’s 80th birthday in the year of his career.” ― DOMUS ― Domus, Issue March 2019

”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 ― Aesthetica Magazine

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

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

“The monograph features beautifully photographed highlights from his long career, complemented by sketches, floor plans and texts from experts” ― British Airways HIGH LIFE ― British Airways High Life, Issue April 2019

“lists the key buildings of his long career of more than 50 years” ― NUMÉRO (“recense les bâtiments clés de sa carrière foisonnante longue de plus de 50 ans”) ― Numéro (March 28th, 2019)

“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 ― Designboom (March 17th, 2019)

“gestalten’s new ode to the architect” ― ANOTHER MAG ― Another Mag (March 25th, 2019)

“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”) ― Elle Decor Italy

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ gestalten (May 8, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 300 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3899559401
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3899559408
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.65 x 1.06 x 12.99 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 87 ratings

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Jing
5.0 out of 5 stars great book!
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2022
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I can not believe Ricard Bofill passed away. I will memorize him with this wonderful book.
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Betsy Jean
5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous book, genius architect
Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2020
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Full of beautiful photos, super high quality linen hardback with thick colorful pages and tons of great copy on Ricardo Bofill. Forever inspiration lives on my shelf now.
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J.A. Kidd
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth every penny
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2020
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This is an amazing book with great content and pictures!
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pretty_okay
5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2020
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This book is so beautiful. Perfectly laid out, a great book for Bofill-files. :)
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Filomena Daleandro
5.0 out of 5 stars Spectacular photography on every page!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2023
Spectacular and stunning photography on every page!! A very inspiring stimulating and insightful book. A visionary and genius architect. A must own book for your library.
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Virgilio Rico
5.0 out of 5 stars Lo máximo
Reviewed in Spain on May 5, 2024
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Un poco caro pero la calidad de impresión y el papel es muy buena. Súper grandes fotografías. Excelente
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Steve
5.0 out of 5 stars De los mejores libros de Arquitectura
Reviewed in Mexico on January 16, 2021
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Una edición que hace el perfecto trabajo de dar enfoque al tema: LA ARQUITECTURA DE BOFILL
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Tombot
5.0 out of 5 stars Buildings like dreams
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 27, 2020
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Beautiful photography of some buildings like fairy tales.
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Stefano Stecchelli
5.0 out of 5 stars Ottimo sguardo sulle opere che hanno fatto la storia di Bofill
Reviewed in Italy on April 18, 2020
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Gestalten non si smentisce mai. Bellissimo libro
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maria antonia
5.0 out of 5 stars Precioso y muy gráfico.
Reviewed in Spain on January 7, 2023
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Me encantan las fotografías, gráfica impecable. Cada día abro una página nueva. Maravilla.
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