::Precedent Project::

Casa Batlló

For the precedent analysis project I chose to do the unusual and intricate building called Casa Batlló, a structure designed by Antoni Gaudí and constructed from 1905 to 1907 in Barcelona, Spain. I took interest in this piece of architecture mostly for its air of fantasy, extraordinary curving facade incorporated with engaged and decorative columns, and inspiring brilliantly colored mosaic walls throughout the building made simply to be categorized as an apartment building. This building contains the elements of architecture: commodity because it houses people like it is built to and firmness because it is still standing through time and shows no signs of wear. But the last element that this building directly epitomizes is the element of delight, for it is pleasing to the eyes from each and ever angle.


I think I can compare and contrast many aspects of this building from things I have learned in Design History and Theory, things like as mentioned above, elements of architecture: commodity, firmness, and delight; and also ideals of elements and designs from Greek and Roman times like vaulted elements, hearth of the building, courtyards, and pictorial mosaics. in my eyes Gaudí's Casa Batlló is one of the inspiring marvels of the 20th century.

::Sources::
http://www.greatbuildings.com/buildings/Casa_Batllo.html
http://www.architectureweek.com/2002/1113/culture_1-2.html
The Story of Architecture by Jonathan Glancey