Cement factory conversion, Spain
Wait until you see this house if you thought transforming a church into a home was spectacular. It was formerly a cement factory and is situated in Barcelona, Spain. One of the most incredible conversions ever, by far. Ricardo Bofill completed the project after finding the factory in 1973 and deciding to give it a new use. The facility included over 30 silos, a network of underground passages, and enormous engine rooms in addition to being abandoned and largely in ruins. Only 8 of the silos were left after some of it was destroyed. They were transformed into offices, archives, a library, a laboratory, a projection room, and a location known as The Cathedral that hosts events. After two years of arduous work and extensive landscaping, the architects finally succeeded in transforming the unfinished building into a magnificent complex that serves as both his home and office.
Cement Factory Conversion, Spain
Water Tower, Belgium
In case you didn’t know, it is possible to live pretty nicely in a water tower. Several towers have been converted into pleasant houses, some of which are particularly inspiring. One of them is in the Belgian village of Steenokkerzeel. Between 1938 and 1941, it was constructed, and it remained in use until the 1990s. It once served as a watchtower, and in 2007, Bham Design Studio completely renovated it and turned it into a single-family residence.
Water Tower, Belgium
