Walden 7, Residential complex in Sant Just Desvern, Spain
Description
Walden 7 is a fourteen-story residential complex in Sant Just Desvern, Spain, containing 446 apartments arranged around five interior courtyards. The modular structure features red and blue exterior walls that run across the entire facade.
History
The building was completed in 1975 and designed by Ricardo Bofill as part of a larger residential project. Social movements of 1968 influenced the architectural concept and the communal focus of the design.
Culture
The name comes from Henry David Thoreau's Walden and B.F. Skinner's Walden Two, reflecting principles of community living. Residents share wide interior courtyards and communal areas that encourage social encounters in daily routines.
Practical
Apartments range from single modules to four-module units and are accessed through a system of bridges and balconies. Visitors can view the exterior architecture from street level, as this is an inhabited building.
Did you know?
Two swimming pools sit atop the building and offer residents recreational facilities. This integration of communal amenities into the upper level underscores the architectural concept of shared spaces.
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