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Candyland: Nick Frank rocks the casbah with sweet minimalist images of The Red Wall

On an inviting coastline in Spain, basking in the warm Alicante sunshine lies a historical housing project that has inspired generations.

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Via Creative Boom submission | All images courtesy of Nick Frank

Via Creative Boom submission | All images courtesy of Nick Frank

La Muralla Roja (literally, The Red Wall) on the rocky cliffs of Calpe was designed by architect Ricardo Bofill in the '60s and has since attracted people from all over the world, keen to explore its interesting angles, colourful contrasts and Middle Eastern-inspired wonder.

One recent visitor was Munich-based photographer Nick Frank, famed for his pop-coloured, minimalist photography that often picks out the architectural details others might overlook. He found the bright shades of pink, blue, purple and red at The Red Wall most appealing and applied his usual style to create a series entitled Candyland.

Heavily influenced by the North African culture of the casbah, a walled fort with few windows, The Red Wall has plenty of private and public spaces, with high walls providing much-welcome shade and cut-out structures offering glimpses of the sea beyond. Many have photographed these candy-coloured, geometric walls, but none quite like Nick Frank. By homing in on various details, Nick gives us an alternative view of a much-loved Spanish wonder. See more of Nick's minimalist photography at www.nickfrank.de.

Abstract view of pink staircase with white steps descending into shadow, part of La Muralla Roja's geometric architecture
Geometric 3D illustration of stacked architectural forms in shades of pink and purple with dark shadow recesses and a small red rectangular opening
Pink and mauve geometric walls of La Muralla Roja with cutout windows and openings, beneath a light blue sky and blue water
Pink and grey geometric staircase descending between angular walls in Nick Frank's Candyland series at La Muralla Roja
Pink residential towers with rectangular window openings set against a clear blue sky, part of La Muralla Roja in Calpe, Spain
Stacked pink textured panels with white borders casting shadows on a pink wall at La Muralla Roja
Vertical rectangular window on pink wall revealing bright blue interior with white architectural elements and small dark grid pattern
Striped staircase with alternating black and white steps viewed through a narrow gap between pink walls at La Muralla Roja
Geometric pink and white architectural spaces with circular design elements and a glimpse of greenery, part of La Muralla Roja photographed by Nick Frank
Pink and burgundy geometric staircase structure with white-topped steps descending diagonally against a pink wall at La Muralla Roja
Abstract architectural detail from La Muralla Roja showing layered blue and white geometric forms creating a three-dimensional composition
Geometric blue and pink concrete structures with white trim overlooking turquoise water at La Muralla Roja in Calpe, Spain
Bright pink modernist building with geometric forms and a single green tree, set against turquoise water and pale blue sky with white clouds
Pink geometric walls of La Muralla Roja with a narrow doorway and stepped architectural details creating strong shadows and depth
Geometric arrangement of pink and deep red rectangular walls creating interconnected corridors and empty chambers against a white textured background
Red geometric walls and structures at La Muralla Roja with Mediterranean Sea visible in the background
Overhead view of bright pink geometric architectural forms with a small planted area containing green foliage and yellow flower nestled within concrete steps
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