Tag: Cranes

How was construction done in Gaudí’s time?

On 3 November, this blog will turn one. The date was already significant for the Sagrada Família because it was on 3 November 1883 that Gaudí was named the Temple architect. Now, however, we are also celebrating the anniversary of a communication channel through which we are explaining a project that is considered the great …

The central towers of Marc and the Virgin Mary grow one level

Last week we put in place the panels of the third level of the tower of the evangelist Mark and the seventh level of the tower of the Virgin Mary. With these latest works, the tower of Mark is now 86.82 metres above street level with a total of 24 panels in place, and the …

The main crane: the mother of all cranes

A construction site as unique and monumental as the Basilica of the Sagrada Família requires machinery of the same magnitude: the cranes working on the building are the most representative example. The cranes, which like the towers are visible as part of the city’s skyline, are the Temple’s loyal companions and witnesses to the progress …