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Antoni Gaudí i Cornet [3] (/ ɡ aʊ ˈ d i / gow-DEE, / ˈ ɡ aʊ d i / GOW-dee, Catalan: [ənˈtɔni ɣəwˈði]; [4] 25 June 1852 – 10 June 1926) was a Spanish architect and designer, known as the greatest exponent of Catalan Modernisme. [5] Gaudí's works have a sui generis style. Most are located in Barcelona, including his main work ...
[1] After five years of work and schooling, Gaudi qualified as an architect in 1878. As Elies Rogent signed Gaudí's degree he declared, "Qui sap si hem donat el diploma a un boig o a un geni. El temps ens ho dirà." ("Who knows if we have given this diploma to a nut or to a genius. Time will tell.") Gaudi immediately began to plan and design.
Barcelona, Spain: Geographic coordinates: Architecture; Architect(s) Antoni Gaudí and Francisco de Paula del Villar: Style: Gothic Revival and Art Nouveau and Modernista: General contractor: Construction Board of La Sagrada Família Foundation [1] Groundbreaking
Following is a list of architects from the country of Spain. This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources. A–M Vicente Acero (c.1675/1680–1739) Martín de Aldehuela (1729–1802) Martín de Andújar Cantos (born 1602) Juan Bautista Antonelli (1550–1616) Claudio de Arciniega (c ...
Casa Batlló (Catalan pronunciation: [ˈkazə βəˈʎːo] ⓘ) is a building in the center of Barcelona, Spain.It was designed by Antoni Gaudí, and is considered one of his masterpieces.
Park Güell (Catalan: Parc Güell [ˈpaɾɡ ˈɡweʎ]; Spanish: Parque Güell) is a privatized complex of parks, gardens and architectural elements in the Gràcia district of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.
Park Guell is one of Antoni Gaudi's many masterpieces. Perched on a hill above Barcelona city it offers great views and some intriguing Gaudi designs. In the summer months, though, the park can ...
A portrait of Antoni Gaudí. Antoni Plàcid Guillem Gaudí i Cornet (25 June 1852 – Barcelona, 10 June 1926) – sometimes referred to by the Spanish form of his name, Antonio Gaudí – was a Spanish Catalan architect, who belonged to the Modernisme (Art Nouveau) movement and was famous for his unique style and highly individualistic designs.