Hotel W Barcelona

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A ppt about Ricardo Bofill.

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My favourite building is The Hotel W Barcelona.

It was built in 2009.It’s located in the port of Barcelona.

W Barcelona has direct access to the beach to the entrance of the famous promenade of La Barceloneta.

The owners are Starwood Hotels and Resorts. The hotel, 5 star deluxe have various additional facilities can be

visited, they are not very expensive. Besides, it’s facade is for glass reflective.

It’s been designed by Ricardo Bofill.

He’s a Spanish architect. He was born in Barcelona, December 5, 1939.His father was an architect and builder. He studied at French Lyceum, School of Top Technology of Architecture of Barcelona and in the University of Geneva.In 1985 he was elected an honorary member of the American Institute of Architects.Bofill is one of the leading representatives of the postmodern style of contemporary architecture.

Bofill has made great works for example the Teatre Nacional de Catalunya, Red Wall and many more.