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Antoni Gaudi

Antoni Gaudi was a famous Spanish architect born in 1852 who is known for his highly original Modernist style. Some of his most notable works include the Sagrada Familia church in Barcelona, which remains under construction today, as well as Casa Milà, Casa Batlló, and Park Güell. While his style was categorized with Art Nouveau, Gaudi created a uniquely imaginative and organic style inspired by nature. He spent much of his career in Barcelona designing landmark buildings and spaces that have become iconic representations of Catalan Modernism.

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Antoni Gaudi

Antoni Gaudi was a famous Spanish architect born in 1852 who is known for his highly original Modernist style. Some of his most notable works include the Sagrada Familia church in Barcelona, which remains under construction today, as well as Casa Milà, Casa Batlló, and Park Güell. While his style was categorized with Art Nouveau, Gaudi created a uniquely imaginative and organic style inspired by nature. He spent much of his career in Barcelona designing landmark buildings and spaces that have become iconic representations of Catalan Modernism.

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Antoni Gaudi

BIOGRAPHY

Antoni Gaudi was born on 25 june 1852.

Antoni Gaudí's exact birthplace is unknown because no supporting documents have


been found, leading to a controversy about whether he was born in Reus or Riudoms.

He studied at the Escola Superior d'Architecture in Barcelona.

Designed his first major commission for the Casa Vincens in Barcelona using a
Gothic style.
Sagrada Família, Casa Milà, Casa
Buildings Batlló
Projects Park Güell, Colònia Güell
Although categorized with the Art Nouveau, Gaudi created an entirely
original style. He died in Barcelona in 1926.
La Sagrada Familia : -
"Church of the Holy Family"

Roman Catholic church under construction in Barcelona, Catalonia,


Spain. Construction began in 1882 and continues to this day

Affiliation - Roman catholic


Architectural style - Modernisms
Capacity - 9,000
Length - 90 metres
Width - 60 metres

Width (nave) - 45 metres

Spire (height) - 170 metres


Different faces of church

Gloory faced Passion façade (April 2012)


Glory façade (2008)

Nativity façade (2010) West side (cranes removed). (2009)


Standing in the transept and looking
Nave ceiling (2011)
northeast (2011)
Detail of the roof in the nave. Gaudi designed the
columns to mirror trees and branches. Newly constructed stonework
Casa Mila :-

Casa Mila Apartment block built between 1906 and


1910 in Barcelona for the Milà family.
undulating stone facade and wrought iron decoration
of the balconies and windows,

It was built for the married couple, Roser


Segimon and Pere Milà

Antoni Gaudi was built during the years 1905–


1910
Casa Milà atrium at dusk Detail of balcony
Casa Milà rooftop in Spring Ventilation towers Catenary arches under the
terrace of Casa Milà
Casa Batllo -
built in 1877 and remodelled in the years 1904–1906;

The local name for the building is Casa dels ossos (House
of Bones), as it has a visceral, skeletal

The building looks very remarkable — like everything Gaudí


designed, only identifiable as Modernism or Art Nouveau

irregular oval windows and flowing sculpted stone work.


Much of the façade is decorated with a mosaic made of
broken ceramic tiles.
golden orange moving into greenish blues colour
The arched roof and complex chimney
detailing

Roof architecture at Casa Batlló


The Casa Batlló by day
The unique design of the staircase and
Casa Batlló Catenary Arches
ceiling
Park guell
Park guel

It is a garden complex with architectura lelements situated on the hill


of El Carmel in the Gràcia district of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It
was designed by the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí and built in the
years 1900 to 1914.

The site was a rocky hill with little vegetation and


few trees, called Muntanya Pelada
Park guell

salamander (dragon)
sculpture ...
At the top of Güell park is a terraced area
where you get a wonderful view ...

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