Walden 7

Walden 7 by Ricardo Bofill | Photographed by Hannah Davis for Wolf & Moon

Last month I visited the incredible Walden 7, a residential building on the outskirts of Barcelona, designed by Ricardo Bofill.

Built in 1975, the building is composed of 18 towers around 5 courtyards and is home to 446 apartments. The name was inspired by B. F. Skinner's science-fiction novel Walden Two which depicts a utopian community.

Terracotta tiles contrast beautifully against shades of blue, teal and yellow. The maze of lofty walkways, geometric balconies and interconnected courtyards culminate in beautiful vistas around every corner.

Walden 7 by Ricardo Bofill | Photographed by Hannah Davis for Wolf & Moon
Walden 7 by Ricardo Bofill | Photographed by Hannah Davis for Wolf & Moon
Walden 7 by Ricardo Bofill | Photographed by Hannah Davis for Wolf & Moon
Walden 7 by Ricardo Bofill | Photographed by Hannah Davis for Wolf & Moon
Walden 7 by Ricardo Bofill | Photographed by Hannah Davis for Wolf & Moon
Walden 7 by Ricardo Bofill | Photographed by Hannah Davis for Wolf & Moon
Walden 7 by Ricardo Bofill | Photographed by Hannah Davis for Wolf & Moon
Walden 7 by Ricardo Bofill | Photographed by Hannah Davis for Wolf & Moon
Walden 7 by Ricardo Bofill | Photographed by Hannah Davis for Wolf & Moon