Barcelona, Spain
The following description is courtesy of Márton Mogyorósy.
A series explores the coastal city of Barcelona from above, creating geometric images of the Spanish city’s buildings, shore, and sea. Soaring high in the sky, this instrument gives a unique perspective of the world, opening up a new way to look at any environment. With this vision of the Catalonian capital, we’re able to gain a new appreciation for the smaller building blocks of the urban fabric.
Several images from the series focus on the Walden 7 apartment building located just outside of Barcelona in Sant Just Desvern. Designed by masterful Spanish architect Ricardo Bofill, who is known for transforming an abandoned cement factory into his home, the curving towers are a vertical labyrinth of interlocking courtyards. In the aerial photos, the architecture looks like nesting dolls, with each piece contributing to the overall aesthetic.
The aerial photos highlight the geometry of Cerdà’s Eixample district, which is arranged in a neat grid with octagonal intersections. The terracotta rooftops of the city have inspired many architects’ contemporary projects. ‘Barcelona from above’ also captures the places where the city meets the Mediterranean sea.
