RICARDO BOFILL

Was born in Barcelona in December 1939, started his education at Escuela Tecnica Superior de Arquitectura in Barcelona before starting his profession. He was expelled from school for criticizing Franco's dictatorship before relocating to Geneva University of Art and Design in Switzerland to continue his studies, giving an early indication of the political leanings that would eventually define much of his work.At 23 years old he founded RBTA in 1963 and immediately gained notoriety for his projects, which are distinguished by their scope, intricacy, and optimism. La Muralla Roja, a postmodernist beach fortification with 50 dwellings perched on the Costa Brava in Spain, was one of his earliest creations and established the radical aesthetic that would come to define his life’s work.

This chapter focuses on examining a designer and their project that skillfully utilizes color. When designing, we actively search for designs created by influential designers who have made significant contributions to the fields of architecture and interior design. It’s crucial to be discerning about what we examine since the work we analyze has an impact on the creation of meaningful architectural spaces.

LA FABRICA 1975 - PRESENT BARCELONA

In Barcelona, he founded the Taller de Arquitectura called La Fábrica. The workshop counts with multifaceted workforce of designers, mathematicians, musicians, poets, and philosophers in addition to architects, demonstrating its very interdisciplinary and unusual approach to architecture.

La Fábrica is the built manifesto of RBTA, its legacy, and its headquarters.