Casa Berenguer is a Modernist work with an ornate facade reflecting the family’s connection to the textile industry. Built in 1907-1908 for the Berenguer family, it features Gothic and Modernist elements. Initially a family residence, Casa Berenguer was renovated in the 1990s into luxury offices. The architects, Joaquim and Bonaventura Bassegoda i Amigó, are also known for other significant projects such as the Rocamora houses. Casa Berenguer stands out for many more Modernist houses in Barcelona commissioned by industrialists, with designs referencing to their business, making for unique and fascinating architecture.
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Modernist Maresme
Out of Barcelona, on the coast of Maresme, there’s an array of Modernist works designed by renowned architects. Here are some of them.
A route on Carrer de Girona, looking up Modernist designs
On this street, there are no less than five important names of Barcelona’s Modernist architecture. Besides this, a Modernist café and a Modernist bakery complete this stylish walk.
A rare collection. The Domènech i Montaner house-museum
In Canet de Mar, Domènech i Montaner decorated his summer residence and studio with various design pieces from his projects.
Parabolic wonders. The sanctuary of Montferri, a Modernist jewel
Some say it might be the other Sagrada Família, and not because of its dimensions. This sanctuary built in a small town of Tarragona is one of the most original pieces of Modernist architecture, and was finished 74 years after the first stone had been laid.
Parabolic wonders. The wine cathedral of El Pinell de Brai
No wonder they call it the wine cathedral. This cellar in Pinell de Brai, Terra Alta, is the work of architect Cèsar Martinell i Brunet, and was built between 1918 and 1922. The entire interior of the winery is divided by wide-span, roof-bearing parabolic arches, which make the entire space look indeed like a cathedral.
A Route of Jean Nouvel’s Barcelona
A tower, a park, and a restaurant – they all have in common the name of the architect, French-born Jean Nouvel. For contemporary architecture lovers, these are some destinations not to be missed.
Can Manyer, a Modernist puzzle
The entire first floor of this library in Vilassar de Dalt, one hour away from Barcelona, is a maze of tiles, spread on hundreds of square meters.
The house of lilac shutters. Casa Jeroni Granell
A sgraffito depicting wine plants, stained glass windows with floral motifs, and a surprising choice of colours, especially of the shutters, make this work of Modernist architect Geroni Granell one of the most original designs of Eixample.
A Virtual Immersion into a Special Place. Casa Batlló
Diving into the sea or climbing the dragon’s tail? Here’s an insight into the wonderful universe of Antoni Gaudí.
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