Gaudí
Armand Puig: “Gaudí was a genius and a saint”
We get to know Antoni Gaudi’s professional and personal sides with Armand Puig
Sagrada Família columns: the geometry, mechanics and materials of a stone forest
The columns inside the Sagrada Família, one of Antoni Gaudí’s most noteworthy contributions to the world of architecture, are unique in shape (double twist) and tree-like structure, which allows them to absorb and distribute the Temple loads.
The Sagrada Família’s stained-glass windows: captivating light
Gaudí said, “Sunshine is the best painter.” And the experience inside the Basilica truly shows he was right. Depending on the time of year, hour of the day and, even, the weather, the feeling inside changes due to the sunlight...
'Àlbums del Temple', essential to continue Gaudí's dream
The 'Àlbums del Temple' are the most faithful descriptions of Antoni Gaudí's final intentions for the Sagrada Família...
Passion façade: a journey through Jesus final days
Find out the meaning of the passion façade scenes of the Sagrada Familia
Trencadís mosaic, hallmark of Gaudí
Antoni Gaudí was a revolutionary in his time and soon became...
Who were the real models on the Nativity façade?
Sculptors in Gaudí’s time created plaster moulds of objects, animals and plants...
How much of the Sagrada Família did Gaudí leave behind when he died?
Towards the end of his life, Gaudí lost many friends and family members...
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