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Casa Batlló ( Catalan pronunciation: [ˈkazə βəˈʎːo]) is a building in the center of Barcelona, Spain. It was designed by Antoni Gaudí, and is considered one of his masterpieces. A remodel of a previously built house, it was redesigned in 1904 by Gaudí and has been refurbished several times.
The first great project of Gaudí was the Casa Vicens (1883-1888), clearly influenced by oriental architecture, which fascinated the architect at a time when Arab salons proliferated in the city. With Casa Vicens, Gaudí overcomes the influence of his professors, who communed with historicism and romanticism.
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Freedom and boldness. Gaudí gave Casa Batlló a unique façade, full of imagination, thanks to his work as a free and joyful artist. He thus created an exuberant and marine-inspired façade, adding involuntary sculptures, recycled materials and decontextualised objects, converting them into art.
Oct 14, 2023 · Casa Batlló features some of the most breathtaking detail ever used by Antoni Gaudi in his architecture and the house remains an integral part of the Gaudi trail. The building itself has a long history which stretches back to before the involvement of this famous Catalan architect.
The life of genius. Antoni Gaudí i Cornet was a Catalan architect who has become internationally recognised as one of the most prodigious experts in his discipline, as well as one of the top exponents of modernism.
The roof terrace of the Batlló House is one of Gaudí’s most spectacular plastic arts creations. Built on the parabolic arches of the attics, it is a rectangular space divided in its centre by the skylights of the interior courtyards. In the front part there is a big room where the water tanks were installed, coinciding with the highest ...
Apr 22, 2024 · Casa Batlló is a restored historic house on one of Barcelona’s main avenues, Passeig de Gràcia. The building was originally purchased by a businessman by the name of Batlló. He entrusted Architect and designer Antoni Gaudí with the task of renovating the entire building and, most importantly, gave him artistic freedom.
