Antoni Gaudí is quite possibly one of the most revolutionary modernist architects of his time. Throughout his long career, he designed and built some of the most striking and comfortable buildings to live in, using innovative solutions, always based on nature. Many of his works, which are more than buildings, you can find in Barcelona, where modernism has a strong presence. His main works are in the Gracia district, the birthplace of modernism.
Sagrada Familia
The Sagrada Familia is an incredible basilica, which I had the opportunity to visit a couple of weeks ago. The building reflects the ingenuity and creativity of Gaudí. The incredible interior resembles a large forest.
A patron and friend of Gaudí, Eusebi Güell, first decided that there should be a luxury development in the countryside of Barcelona, however, the project failed and ended up becoming a park, Park Güell. This really is an incredible sight, and I would recommend a visit.
It is important to note that architecture in Barcelona does not begin and end with Gaudi. Jean Nouvel’s Agbar Tower, Herzog & de Meuron’s Forum Building, EMBT’s Santa Caterina Market and Norman Foster’s Telecommunications Tower are also well worth a visit!
Thank you Sian for sending such beautiful photographs of Spanish Architecture. The Sagrada Familia is a truly magnificent and breathtaking building.