All balconies, with the exception of the one in the loft one double or below the tower with the cross, are the same size. The slabs of the balconies were replaced with curved floor and above the famous railings which have originated so many interpretations were placed. The balconies appear fragments of skulls with the openings of the eyes and nose. The main entrance is located to the left of the building and right access to the garages. The undulating facade covered with mosaic of splendid colors is probably the most evocative, creative and original town. He completed his intervention by adding two floors, finished with a spectacular ceramic crown.Ĭasa Batllo, like the Crypt in Colonia Guell, the Park Güell, Milà House, the Calvet House and the restoration of the Cathedral of Palma de Mallorca, belongs to the naturalistic stage, during which the architect perfected his style staff, inspired by the organic forms of nature, for which implemented a series of new originated structural solutions in the deep analyzes carried out by Gaudí of regulated geometry. Inside he reorganized the spaces and unified the existing ladder to get more light and ventilation patio. On the façade he added a gallery, new balconies and polychrome ceramics. Gaudí carried out a comprehensive reform. Batlló and his family, and the other four floors would be divided into two floors each for rent. The Casa Batllo is a masterpiece of form, color and light that with its modern idea of Gaudí ventilation anticipates the thesis of rationalism, which come 30 years later.Ĭhanges made by Gaudí in the old building, were radical and modified completely. The organic forms that Gaudí used in the restoration of the Casa Batllo gather around a symbolic universe of marine inspiration that transports the beholder to a dream world of enchanted and fantastic landscapes.Ĭontinues to draw attention, as with most projects of the Catalan architect, architectural elements using precursors of the vanguards of the late twentieth century, both the concepts and the methodology used, achieving great functionality in their spaces without losing any of its artistic value. lià Coquillat and the Batllo House of Gaudi.Into the twenty-first century the southern sidewalk of the avenue, between the streets Consell de Cent and Arago has emerged as a sample of projects carried out in the early twentieth century by prominent architects, including Amatller House of Puig i Cadafalch, the Casa Lleó Morera de Lluís Domènech i Montaner, the Sagnier House of Mulleras Enrique, the Bonet House of Marcel With the approval of the Cerda Plan in 1860, the Paseo de Gracia, formerly the road that connected Ciutat Bella Villa de Gracia, is emerging as the main axis of the new urban plan of the Eixample and place chosen by the leading families of high society to build their homes. The house is located at number 43 Paseo de Gracia Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain, on the island of houses known as the “apple of discord” to have buildings of different architectural styles. 2005 – The Casa Batllo has been listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2005. From 1995 their rooms for meetings and conventions are rented and in 2002 opened its doors to the public becoming one of the icons of Catalan architecture and the city of Barcelona. 1993 – On this date it was acquired by the owners of the company Chupa Chup who have made numerous restorations, both ornamental and structural levels.1954 – During the Spanish civil war the house suffered serious damage and in the 50s ceased to belong to the Batllo family.It was originally thought to be demolished and build a new residence but finally decided to conduct a comprehensive reform. 1904 – The house was purchased by Josep Batllo Casanovas and who instructs Antoni Gaudí rehabilitation.1877 – The architect Emilio Sala Cortés, one of Gaudí’s teachers at the School of Architecture of Barcelona, built the first building.
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