Casa Batlló
Arcelone - Casa Batlló by Jean-Christophe/Wiki Commons
Considered one of Antoni Gaudí’s masterpieces, Casa Batlló was redesigned from a house that already stood on the lot. Repurposed in 1904, the eccentric house stands in the center of Barcelona and incorporates a huge variety of the styles for which Gaudí is known. Its design reflects skeletal structures in many places, earning it the nickname Casa dels ossos, or House of Bones.
It has often been said that Gaudí’s intention was to not have a single straight line in the whole structure. Swirls and curves meet arches and bulges, providing a fluid feel from one section to the next. Gaudí was highly inspired by human and animal forms, and often used skeleton-like columns as support beams for his buildings.
The pointed rooftop arches to resemble a dragon or dinosaur, with tortoise shell shaped scales running the length. The outer walls are covered in broken ceramic tiles that look in places like a portrayal of Monet's water lilies. Sixty tall catenary arches run down the length of loft, giving the feeling of walking through a dragon’s rib cage as one traverses the long corridor. A seven-hundred square meter noble floor boasts an impressive skylight and curving vaulted walls set against the startling blue tiles of the building well. A series of original balconies adorn the facade in a regal air that leaves an indelible memory in the minds of visitors.
It has often been said that Gaudí’s intention was to not have a single straight line in the whole structure. Swirls and curves meet arches and bulges, providing a fluid feel from one section to the next. Gaudí was highly inspired by human and animal forms, and often used skeleton-like columns as support beams for his buildings.
The pointed rooftop arches to resemble a dragon or dinosaur, with tortoise shell shaped scales running the length. The outer walls are covered in broken ceramic tiles that look in places like a portrayal of Monet's water lilies. Sixty tall catenary arches run down the length of loft, giving the feeling of walking through a dragon’s rib cage as one traverses the long corridor. A seven-hundred square meter noble floor boasts an impressive skylight and curving vaulted walls set against the startling blue tiles of the building well. A series of original balconies adorn the facade in a regal air that leaves an indelible memory in the minds of visitors.
