Antoni Gaudi

Welcome to the brand new series 'Famous Architects', which will provide you with an insight into the life and artworks of the most renowned architects worldwide. Knowing the historic past is vital in every science, which applies even more as far as architecture is concerned, where the personal style of every architect is a mixture between the contribution of the predecessors and the own creativity and innovative ideas. 

Without a shred of doubt, having a substantial culture in the field not only will prove to be of great help in everyday life, but, somehow, it will also allow us to 'keep in touch' with outstanding people who have proven their geniality and effectively contributed to the development of the science itself, creating the society mentality and the culture as we see them nowadays.

That's what the new series aims to: broadening our cultural horizons and expanding our knowledge of the past, in order to make the future brighter. In the opening of the new series, a special personality will be revealed... Unique for his architectural style as well as for his distinct manner and visions, he is, maybe, the most renowned architect of Spain from all times. Today we celebrate 161 years since the person who would gain an enormous popularity was born. Antoni Gaudi, a genuine artist, is the one who will make the start of our series!

Antoni Gaudi, who was born in 1852 in Catalonia, Spain, was an extraordinarly gifted architect and figurehead of the Catalan Modernism, whose works enjoy widespread international appeal. Best known as the architect whose name is related to the bewildering cathedral Sagrada Familia form Barcelona, Gaudi, far from being a simple artist, is an instantly-recognisable figure of architecture of all times. 

Gaudi's appearance - Nordic features, blond hair and blue eyes - might sound as a contrast to his Iberic origins. Despite the fact that he was often depicted as unsociable, those who were close to him described Gaudi as friendly, polite and faithful to friends.His life was entirely devoted to his profession. Remaining single, he took refuge the deep spiritual peace his Catholic faith offered him. 

Gaudi knew how to mix the three main passions in his life: architecture, nature ans religion, into a single breathtaking and instantly-recognisable style inspired by nature, permeated by his Roman-Catholic faith. This earned him the nickname 'God's architect', which fits best according to his impressive life and devotion.

Most renowned for his unique and awe-inspiring style, his works include masterpieces with slight influences from the Islamic art and the Gothic Revival. The most challenging and impressive of his projects is the still-unfinished Sagrada Familia, his 'magnum opus', blending the most striking aspects of his architectural language, like a synthesis of his artistic evolution.

Gaudi died on 10 June 1926, at the age of 73, after he had been struck by a passing tram.

Perhaps one of the most popular and intriguing artists towards the world, Antoni Gaudi's exceptional and outstandingly-creative contribution to the development of architecture and building technology, as well as his lasting influence state reason for deserving our greatest respect and appreciation.

Sagrada Familia

Casa Batlo




Casa Mila


 

Casa Calvet




Parc Guell