In Residence Ep 15: “Ricardo Bofill” by Albert Moya

Architecture renegade Ricardo Bofill invites us into the 5,000-square ft former cement factory outside Barcelona that he calls home.
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[@luisa.jaramillo8935]

this is the one of the most beautiful homes I've seen

[@Rm-mq2qg]

Me too.

[@cosnut_]

hands down

[@rie6785]

I agree with you

[@nyamheria]

I agree

[@FAKSO]

me too ... my dream home ...

[@hongngocnguyen8963]

perfect choice of music, make this architecture feel like a catheral itself

[@elisaday90]

HONG NGOC Nguyen I disagree . I find it extremely annoying when they add ominous music to create tension . The place speaks for itself. It would be far more interesting to listen to the sounds inside the house or the garden

[@zoey8430]

It’s actually Greek Orthodox hymns for funerals. I do have to agree it is beautiful.

[@scherryvalentine9673]

Christina Salcedo What is the name of this piece and where can I find it? It’s so relaxing.

[@zoey8430]

Scherry Valentine I know it because I’m Greek Orthodox and raised in the faith. It’s many different occasions, funeral, Easter and regular service hymns. You can look into getting the hynms. It’s very relaxing. And someone wrote its, John Tavener’s -funeral chronicles. If that’s not it look one line into the hymns. Good luck!

[@JSPR010]

Scherry Valentine its John tavener - funeral canticle.

[@biuti.channel]

RIP Maestro! - Watching this, hearing this is the greatest privilege! I am so glad he was celebrated and immortalised with such a beautiful short film. He will continue being an inspiration for countless young architects and artists all over the world for generations. His mind was truly beautiful. As much as his architecture.

[@UndoFilms]

Interesting how these architect homes are always very different from those Hollywood mansions ...

[@MrJulian9512]

Taste can't be bought.

[@topuno4148]

He rebuilt and furnished the house, but this magnificent building that was already created time ago by some other architect.

[@conexos2007]

Both type of houses are oversized for no reason... but the difference between both types of houses is that one is clean, and the other type of houses doesn't care about hygiene, they say is "raw" and "organic" finishes and they fill it with monochromatic furniture or wooden furniture.

[@happzy]

@@MrJulian9512 This is more than that. Many Hollywood mansions are very nice and tastefully decorated by, usually, professional decorators but this...I have some art sensitivity in me, not much but some and I honestly was in awe. This isn't just taste it's pure art. I wouldn't mind paying just for the opportunity to visit this house( though calling it a house seems wrong.)

[@RG-ls2db]

this house seems to have a lot more soul, a sense of spirit

[@cazjosh]

Life Goal........be like this home.....rough, slightly aesthetic exterior...with a complex, sophisticated ,enriching, minimalist, artistic and purposeful interior.......

[@gabiwonderwall0582]

Watching this is like a meditation.

[@cisneuna]

actually here's a video where you can kind of meditate there, in one of the rooms kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2e8dqd_Zc2gf68

[@Ad_Astra2023]

This man created something beautiful out of a ruin. Respect.

[@ardaeibancoro]

I cried. This was extremely beautiful beyond words. Thank you for sharing this, Nowness.

[@_Vintermusic]

Amazing house and short film. The whole atmosphere and Ricardo Bofill himself, reminds me of the tone and serenity of Paolo Sorrentino's La Grande Bellezza (The Great Beauty)

[@janafabijanic1464]

totally!

[@elisaday90]

Oh Harry I thought the exact same thing

[@altasocieta4775]

same

[@personaljesus3743]

Hello person who runs the Nowness youtube channel. I've been binge watching your videos and fell in love with the music. Would you mind creating a spotify playlist of them?

[@shirleenlavalais8719]

Najda Thahira hi Nandi. You may need to find out who produced or directed the film. Try reaching out to Nowness film department. Hope this helps.

[@zoey8430]

The music in this particular video is Greek Orthodox hymns. One we sing for funerals and others for Easter. Hope that helps.

[@leona5543]

This is John Tavener's Funeral Canticle from Tree of Life

[@GG-yn6jw]

Yes I agree,, the music in the episodes are amazing.,,,but no notation of it

[@tatikto]

Shirleen Lavalais actually it exists. Look on Spotify for NOWNESS and they have a playlist.

[@antoniemarienova7205]

this is exactly the reason why i love architecture,impressive

[@Beekiddo1808]

the most beautiful architect of a house ive ever seen in my life. Truly breathtaking, so much taste and philosophy behind those walls. Amazing!

[@rahafalhendi5632]

This film made me cry. Beautiful. I really respect and appreciate Ricardo's passion for beauty.

[@neonchronicles]

This might be my favorite video in all of KZbin-I come back to it often to feel inspired. Ricardo Bofill's mindset really resonates with me.

[@aziara369]

Ricardo Bofill is a visionary. A non conformist, rather a self imposed man who rules his visions. Wow. Imagine having to walk every part of the building and feel different moods. Also, the cathedral choir background music is the cherry on top of this video. Well done!!! 💫

[@harveyspecter1855]

It's calm and chaotic at the same time. Very beautiful.

[@davina4423]

I’m not sure why I’m crying while watching this. Maybe it’s the music maybe it’s the fact that he’s speaking in my mother tongue but I’ve never seen such a beautifully crafted structure. The architecture and design concepts speak to me in a way no space ever has. I’m crying and I can say I’ve never cried over such a thing.

[@DigitalDistortion]

Let it out love 💖

[@user-goaway]

Because beauty is a feeling

[@marca3523]

It’s perfect Beautiful design is not about the golden and expensive things but about the aesthetic feeling you get when you get in touch with it He is so right about that

[@Shift2Movies]

Is this the architect who designed heaven? I've never seen anything like this before, except in illustrations and movies. Purely amazing!

[@hulqen]

At 1:59, I almost spat my coffee on my computer

[@stevenguo8218]

This is real art, his life is part of it. He must be a very bold person deep down, no fear, just to be himself.

[@empe1096]

My dream home. Ricardo always in my heart. Rest in peace Maestro.

[@chubachub7403]

The most elegant home i have ever seen. What an inspirational design

[@topuno4148]

One of my favourite industrial houses in Spain. Great job. The architect just rebuilt and refurbished in a beautiful way, but the building was already designed.

[@mnaoitb1]

this building is so gorgeous and unique that its cameo in Westworld was instantly recognizable. How many homes have that kind of power? amazing!

[@andygarcia5270]

What episode did they use it for? Pls no spoilers haven’t finished the show.

[@mnaoitb1]

@@andygarcia5270 i literally first posted 2 years ago.... you're so far behind

[@alexchancock]

Beautiful space. This guy nailed it.

[@tishmfey]

This is by far my most favorite house I've ever seen and would love to see a tour.

[@JanneWolterbeek]

this is my dream house. no doubt. an industrial cathedral! his treatment is awe inspiring!

[@dave5605]

I love his philosophy on architecture and living

[@TheQuadruples]

yeah

[@77Tadams]

Amazing. The light fills the space and makes it magical. The rustic and modern meet in this space.

[@tomgwerzman3644]

This house have such a strong spirit and personality, it's like a creature of its own

[@Mlovesfashion62]

Okay, I just watched the latest episode of Westworld (3.2) and I immediately recognized this house when Maeve wakes up! I know it sounds lame but I just thought it was so cool how some of your favorite things can intertwine like that!

[@FlutterMouse]

I was wondering if it was ever used in film. It's seems like a great place to make a movie

[@miauflower]

House goals!

[@filoflin5345]

my church I come back here often ...this makes me cry its unbeleivable ....nothing can beat this space for me

[@marijonas1]

Singlehanded this is the best house you can ever find. Such a great taste. This is sculpture itself.

[@ShreyaSingh-zw6jz]

I saw this video five years ago. I came back to it today because it stole my heart.

[@enginunal102]

This was so beautiful overall! The pictures, the music, the colors and the light, the narrative... Goosebumps!

[@pdcichosz]

I can't really think of anything better than this.

[@pfm09]

This is sensibility...

[@damarescastelar7597]

the fabrika is the most beautiful house/workplace I have ever seen. Often times I watch this video. Albert Moya, you did such beautiful art while showing another piece of art. Anyway, the first work I knew made by Ricardo Bofill was the fabrika, and then, I was completed in love with all his works

[@LauraMDiaz-nk6zb]

Sin lugar a dudas, la casa de R. Bofil es un templo de belleza, serenidad y armonía. Moderna, tranquila y bella...... me ha encantado. FELIZ VIVIRÍA EN ALGO ASÍ..... :)

[@gyallington]

i've had this picture saved on (id say a good 7/8 different iphones) that i found on tumblr 5+ years ago because im so in love and i'm almost 100% sure it of THIS room with white couches on it. absolutely stunning!

[@Puig19]

Quizás su mejor obra, a mi por lo menos me fascina. Muy bien editado el vídeo también, las imágenes, el sonido... Muy Sorrentino.

[@AA-xd9fg]

My fav from In Residence series!

[@Sal-yd6th]

This just made me so happy, the serenity could take the creativity in you out...

[@Momo74153]

Breathtaking! Please, the name of the music track playing. Its so haunting!

[@FilmPersona]

It's "Funeral Canticle" by John Tavener

[@anaotero8817]

if you use Pandora, look for the Gregorian Chants station, I sleep to it every night!

[@zoey8430]

In this particular one, they are Greek Orthodox hymns. One we recite during funerals, which is at the start and some from Easter. The rest are from the rest of services.

[@sangustavo7932]

@@FilmPersona Thanks!

[@rafac7384]

The song's name is Funeral Canticle . You can find it in the film The Tree of Life (2011)!

[@kay2136]

The best! Innovative, intentional, clean, conscientious, artistic, minimal and absolutely beautiful!

[@Joko-vj8cj]

This is it! This place’s pic I saved on instagram is my dream home reference!

[@RRAREBEAR]

beautiful simplicity. all the colors of nature perfectly blending, living and telling their own story in harmony with him, effortless.

[@mariamargaritagarcia8049]

He vibrado con este vídeo.... Todo, todo, todo ha tocado en mí está piel enamorada de la estética, la belleza y el arte en todas sus manifestaciones. Por unos segundos se me ha ido la respiración ...la música de fondo por favor ! En que rincón del mundo te puedo buscar para estrechar tu mano ?

[@daysicanales5324]

It's just perfection, it's the most beautiful thing I have ever seen in my life.

[@i1es18]

After watching some of the other ‘nowness’ episodes of interiors I repeatedly come to this one coz it’s on a whole different level

[@09ledm]

I've always seen this on Pinterest and loved it. I am so excited to have found a video on it! This house is just otherworldly. A masterpiece

[@luisantonioresendizduarte4543]

La música, la entrevista, los espacios, la fotografía tan maravillosa. Quede anonadado

[@karolbloss3217]

I am in love with this house since I ve first seen the photos. Thank You!

[@PaolaEnergya]

Stunning! Those arches are beautiful and those plants!

[@lseenow520]

I watch it whenever I wanna have some peaceful time.It is a masterpiece .Soulfood

[@alessandra1908]

I mean who wants one of those boring glass villas when you can have an entire fabric filled with beautiful furniture? It’s unique for sure

[@margarcia4841]

i watch this every month

[@alicanyilmaz8625]

" Mi vida es siempre un proyecto hacia adelante mas que una historia del pasado." meaning "My life is always a forward project rather than a story from the past." great finishing.

[@g.runner3029]

Dios es que no puedo creer lo hermosa que es su casa y lo bien realizado de este video. Perfección desde donde se lo mire. Ricardo Bofill un verdadero genio

[@amalkardaly1652]

Rest in peace, he enriched the world

[@09ledm]

He is so well-spoken and wise. Love it all.

[@pamelaherrera9024]

Sin palabras!!. Original, hermosa , única!!

[@marneycohen9165]

Love this look…plants, concrete, minimal, natural, loved the walls most….

[@johnzeuli5827]

Simply brilliant. An authentic human being in an authentic home.

[@sherrysyed]

Brings me so much peace to see this and one other

[@atom999]

Incredible, breathtaking, visionary. More people need to see this video.

[@gabrielojeda4147]

Excelente! Arquitectura que te deja sin palabras!

[@tammydavid]

Rest in Paradise

[@javiermariscal4271]

Es un genio, bravisimo! hasta la fecha no había conocido a ningún arquitecto del que me gustara toda o casi toda su obra.

[@guau-guau4696]

El lujo está en el espacio, exacto. Qué grande Ricardo Bofill.

[@solgarcia2286]

Maravillosa casa. Me encanta escuchar al Sr. Bofill.

[@lazyaf1218]

Oh my That's so beautiful I cried

[@phillipvelednitskiy6881]

at 3:03 he has an original example of Gaudi furniture. Iconic.

[@filoflin5345]

thats the best one....nothing tops this space

[@valeriesalcedo8228]

Breath taking, simply beautiful

[@albavaldes5993]

"No me gusta o estilo de vida pequeño burgués", pero sin embargo vive en una fábrica llena de obras de arte, inclusive los muebles. No conosco a ningún pequeño burgués que viva entre estos lujos. Admiro a las personas que crian la belleza, o la pueden ver donde nadie la vé, como este señor la vió en la fábrica, lo que me incomoda es la hipocresía de personas que no consiguen aceptar el modo de vida de los otros, muchas veces por envidia, para después convertirse en uno de ellos, con oro o sin él.

[@lill7688]

the house was haunting and his words struck a chord in me

[@MicaRayan]

That's one simple yet gorgeous residence !

[@IvanPerez-nn8uo]

Espectacular,Ricardo Bofill,Espectacular.

[@minglis5475]

so serene and divine

[@giuli3359]

I'm speechless . that's the reason why I live, beauty is the meaning of everything.

[@adilsonjoaomartins5949]

Muito Bom !!! Arquiteto maravilhoso!!!! Very good!!!!

[@basiablaz1349]

amazing document, perfect light with celestial music, thank you!!!!

[@MTMF.london]

Brilliant architect and a visionary.

[@littleangel8719]

This is how I want my dream house to look like. I love how everything is so minimal and aesthetic 😍

[@_solange]

Gracias por tanto, señor Bofill.

[@alinatarkhanian]

Wow... I just have no words...

[@katiekateslovespink]

i love this man! He created something beautiful from a old building that polluted. He reversed it and added plants

[@zahiravargas1953]

R.I.P.💗 Gracias por todo el legado.

[@GaboYork]

Hermosa arquitectura...me encantó su exquisito lenguaje para describir todo y ver su disfrute en haber realizado esta obra arquitectónica .

[@ameeva8655]

so much wisdom in Ricardo

[@Nazlairdie]

Amazing home tour I did not want this Video to end, I think I have found my perfect home.

[@GG-yn6jw]

Cuanto me alegra ver un paisano mio, represetando architectura,, de este calibre. (Mi familia son de Madrid,, pero tambien en Murcia, Malaga, y Ceuta🇪🇸) Admiro,,tu passion en desenar, pero eso viene del corazon, la passion de vosotro,,con la sencillez de vivir la vida con expansion ! Ole'👏👏👏👏👏 hermosisima,,casa!

[@gracielalechuga4441]

Un espacio una sensación, un espacio expresa el interior, gracias Maestro

[@empe1096]

Gracias y adios. Por siempre en mi corazón Maestro Bofill...

[@yomi]

He gets it. Fantastic.

[@antoniolucas8282]

Inspirador!