Gaudi’s Architecture in Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain

Antoni Gaudí is known for his creative and eclectic architecture and design. He created seven buildings and/or sites in and around Barcelona in the late 19th century and early 20th century. Gaudí designed sculptures, decorative arts and gardens. His most famous work is the Sagrada Família in the city centre of Barcelona Spain. Other famous and admired works are Casa Battló, Casa Mila and Park Güell. In this article I give a short summary of the life of Gaudi and tell you a bit about Gaudi’s architecture in Barcelona.

Gaudí is born in Reus in 1852 and son of a coppersmith. From a young age he is helping his father at his workplace. Gaudí spends a lot of time walking around in nature to cure the pain in his joints. He is a keen observer of the flora and fauna around him. In 1869 he arrives in Barcelona where his brother is studying medicine. Gaudí is preparing for his admission to the architecture course. His father sells his property to pay for the education of his sons. He moves in with his sons in Barcelona.

Gaudí starts his architecture course in 1873 at the Escola Provincial d’Arquitectura. In 1875 he fulfils his military service. To help paying for his studies Gaudí works as draftsman for architect Josep Fontseré. He is the first architect designing public parks in Barcelona. In 1878 Gaudí receives his diploma. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).