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IKON BY KRONOS HOMES
RICARDO BOFILL ’ S NEWLY COMPLETED RESIDENTIAL TOWER IS NOW THE TALLEST LANDMARK OF VALENCIA ’ S SKYLINE
Visionary architect Ricardo Bofill was known for his dynamic approach to redefining space and style , focused around the centrality of the human scale . After his passing in January 2022 , at the age of 82 , the architectural world mourned the loss of one of its contemporary greats . Yet Bofill ’ s work lives on , both in the buildings he created during his lifetime and the drawings he left behind such as those for Ikon in Valencia .
In 1986 , Ricardo Bofill designed the Turia Garden , a large linear park that stitched together the urban fabric of the city and revolutionised its urban planning . As a result of that transformation , the Valencian capital has stood out for its innovation and creativity , to the point of being elected World Design Capital in 2022 . Now , Ikon by Kronos Homes , Bofill ’ s latest skyscraper , closes the circle of Valencia ’ s modernisation and creates a new landmark on the city ’ s skyline .
Ikon takes Ricardo Bofill ’ s personal vision , interpreting the cosmopolitan essence of the Mediterranean and translating it into architecture . Its one-to-four-bedroom apartments and ultraluxurious penthouses provide unparalleled views of Valencia . Large windows let the sun into every home , as do the terraces with their glass railings , ensuring uninterrupted views across the cityscape from the key-ready homes . A spectacular panorama that stretches from the sea to the mountains . In addition , the 110-metre-high building also houses a stunning swimming pool with solarium , gym and gourmet social area for owners to enjoy . The design of the pool gives rise to the feeling of Ikon rising from the waters , like a lighthouse on the skyline of the modern metropolis of Valencia .
In terms of architecture , Bofill ’ s passion for light and shadow has long been a key feature of his work . This is certainly the case with Ikon , whose façade was inspired by the golden light that floods the city . Pure dynamism in a mixture of curves and edges that
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