The work of architect Antoni Gaudí is something you will probably have an opinion on, but I think that opinion can vary significantly thinking him a creative designer or a wacky artist. It’s easy to wonder if he every did hallucinogenic drugs when looking at some of his work.
When we saw one of his buildings last night, Casa Batlló, my daughters said it reminded them of Whoville, from Horton Hears a Who.
Today we visited La Sangrada Família, the church that Guadí dedicated most of his life to building and that is still being constructed today. An interesting thing about this church is that the intricate decorations and religious reliefs are all outside to appeal to the masses to come to church.
And beautiful stained glass windows.
I’m a fan of unconventional design. I love the merger between art and life, pillars like trees, uniquely shaped spaces, and the blend of curves integrated neatly with straight lines. I think Gaudi was brilliant and wish that his architecture had a greater influence on buildings designed today.
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One more shot, taken later after a tapas tour.
The interior of the church is not what I had expected. Beautiful!
I had seen some photos ahead of time but I expected more intricate and detailed work inside. That said I’ve never experienced a room so cavernous and the roof was incredibly beautiful. There are raised balconies that hold a 1,000 person choir. I would love to hear a choir that size in a grand room like this!