He kept the design and building materials simple to align with the nuns' vow of poverty. One of Gaudí's lesser known buildings, Bellesguard was originally the site of the castle of Martin I ...

Gaudí´s ideas shaped the way of thinking about architecture for a whole generation. His influence on Catalan modernism was immense, creating a unique style that many have tried to replicate.

Looking for the best Gaudí buildings in Barcelona to add to your itinerary? You’re in the right place! As a travel blogger that lives in Barcelona, I’ve seen all of Gaudí’s major works up ...

With these organic models in mind, Gaudí based his buildings on a simple, syllogistic premise: If nature is the work of God, and if architectural forms are derived from nature, then the best way ...

Today is the birthday of Antoni Gaudí, one of the most famous and recognizable architects in the world, often considered the father of the Catalan Modernista movement. If the revolutionary ...

The next time you’re in Barcelona, add one more stop to the list of Antoni Gaudi buildings to visit. After years of repairs, Casa Vicens, the first house designed by the city’s defining ...

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If you mention “Barcelona” and “architecture” in the same sentence, chances are that the name “Gaudí” will follow soon after. Antoni Gaudí’s Catalan Modernist buildings are indeed ...

Traced to its Greek foundations, the word architect comes from archi (chief) and tekton (builder). In the case of Catalan “chief builder” Antoni Gaudí, the derivation seems prosaic.

Years earlier, I’d given up on the idea of pursuing building design, because what I’d seen of that world known as “architecture” felt cold, impenetrable and uninspiring. But then I ...