Ricardo Bofill, the Spanish architect founder of Taller de Arquitectura died this week in Barcelona on Friday, January 14.
The creator of the iconic Walden 7 and more than 1,000 projects in forty countries, as officially announced by his own firm through a statement.
The firm praised Bofill’s ability to
question the mainstream thinking in architecture. [His works] ranges a style expression, connected to the context, featuring a strong dose of innovation and risk.”
RBTA confirmed that his two sons, Ricardo Emilio and Pablo, will continue leading the firm which was founded in 1963.
If you are unfamiliar, take a look here and scan Bofill’s Instagram.
Ricardo Bofill was 82.
The Factory / Ricardo Bofill
Maritxell Sanctuary / Ricardo Bofill
Cultural Center Miguel Delibes / Ricardo Bofill
Université Mohammed VI Polytechnique / Ricardo Bofill
La Muralla Roja / Ricardo Bofill
W Barcelona Hotel / Ricardo Bofill
La Muralla Roja / Ricardo Bofill
Xanadú / Ricardo Bofill
Walden 7 / Ricardo Bofill
(Photos, Ricardo Bofill; via RBTA)
