House of the Day: Xavier Corberó's House
November 14th, 2016
November 14th, 2016
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Catalan artist Xavier Corberó began purchasing land outside his hometown of Barcelona in 1968, with the intention of building the house of his dreams.
The project soon turned into something of an addiction; the property now spans 48,000 sq ft, across a dozen courtyards, and has over 300 archways.
Photography: Salva Lopez for WSJ
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