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Spain - Barcelona - Casa Batllo Roof details
Made by Darrell Godliman
Carefully planning meant we were literally the first in the queue to get into the stunning Casa Batllo by Antonio Gaudí. We raced through the first couple of rooms pretty quickly to have the place to ourselves and then backtracked later to pick up the stuff we'd missed. From Wikipedia : Casa Batlló is a building restored by Antoni Gaudí and Josep Maria Jujol, built in the year 1877 and remodelled in the years 1905–1907; located at 43, Passeig de Gràcia (passeig is Catalan for promenade or avenue), part of the Illa de la Discòrdia in the Eixample district of Barcelona, Catalonia. The local name for the building is Casa dels ossos (House of Bones), and indeed it does have a visceral, skeletal organic quality. It was originally designed for a middle-class family and situated in a prosperous district of Barcelona. The building looks very remarkable — like everything Gaudí designed, only identifiable as Modernisme or Art Nouveau in the broadest sense. The ground floor, in particular, is rather astonishing with tracery, irregular oval windows and flowing sculpted stone work. It seems that the goal of the designer was to avoid straight lines completely. Much of the façade is decorated with a mosaic made of broken ceramic tiles (trencadís) that starts in shades of golden orange moving into greenish blues. The roof is arched and was likened to the back of a dragon or dinosaur. A common theory about the building is that the rounded feature to the left of centre, terminating at the top in a turret and cross, represents the sword of Saint George (patron saint of Catalonia), which has been plunged into the back of the dragon.
The Quarry
Made by Dave G Kelly
Casa Milà, better known as La Pedrera (Catalan for 'The Quarry'), is a building designed by the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí and built in the years 1905–1907. It is located at 92, Passeig de Gràcia ('passeig' is Catalan for promenade or avenue) in the Eixample district of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It was built for Roger Segimon de Milà. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Works of Antoni Gaudí. The building does not have any straight lines. Most people consider it magnificent and overwhelming; some say it is like waves of lava or a sand-dune. This building seems to break our understanding of conventional architecture. The most astonishing part is the roof with an almost lunar appearance and dreamlike landscape. The building can be considered more of a sculpture than a regular building. Critics remark on its detachment from usefulness, but others consider it to be art. The Barcelonese of the time considered it ugly, hence the quarry nickname, but today it is a landmark of Barcelona. It could be compared with the steep cliff walls in which African tribes build their cave-like dwellings. The wavy facade, with its large pores, reminds one also of an undulating beach of fine sand, formed, for example, by a receding dune. The honeycombs made by industrious bees might also spring to the mind of the observer viewing the snake-like ups-and-downs that run through the whole building. Update: This shot made it onto Flickr Explore/Interesting pages for 2 January 2007 reaching number 35. Thanks everybody for all the views, comments & faves!
Casa Amatller and Casa Batllo; the best of the best in Barcelona town...
Made by Klaus Dolle - (my Flickr time is over)
Perfect View On Black and Large..........mucho mejor en grande Josep Puig i Cadafalch Casa Amatller (1898-1900) Puig i Cadafalch se inspiró para la fachada en las casas flamencas pero la adornó con numerosos azulejos policromados que rompen ese carácter nórdico. Casa Amatller is a Modernist building in Barcelona designed by Josep Puig i Cadafalch. Along with Casa Batlló and Casa Lleó i Morera, it makes up the three most important buildings in Barcelona's famous Block of Discord (La manzana de la discordia), noted for its unique modernist buildings. The building was originally designed as a residence for chocolatier Antoni Amatller and was constructed between 1898 and 1900. Antonio Gaudí Casa Batlló (1904-1906) Este edificio de viviendas, otra fantástica combinación de colores y volúmenes, se encuentra en pleno Paseo de Gracia: el Passeig de Gràcia de Barcelona, en la isla de casas que se conoce como la manzana de la discordia por tener edificios de diferentes estilos arquitectónicos. En un principio su propietario, Josep Batlló, quería derribar el edificio, pero en mayo de 1904 solicitó al Ayuntamiento la reforma total de su casa.
Gaudi's "Casa Batllo" in the dusk
Made by Speck in Time
Part of the facade of the famous Casa Batllo by Antoni Gaudi in Barcelona, Spain. Picture was taken in the dusk when the lights inside the building were on, adding even more life to already living, organic appearance of the building. Barceona Tourist guide (http://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.com/gaudi/casa-batllo.html) claims ... Gaudi used colours and shapes found in marine life as inspiration for his creativity in this building e.g. the colours chosen for the façade are those found in natural coral... Amazing 360 degree view of both inside and outside this magnificent building can be found here
Spain - Barcelona - Sagrada Familia under construction
Made by Darrell Godliman
Moving on to one of Barcelonas 'must see' attractions, this is Gaudis Sagrada Familia as seen from the roof of La Pedrera (with a 300mm lense). I first visited ten years ago but only now is the sheer brilliance (and enormous scale) of the design becoming fully apparent. From Wikipedia : The Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família (official Catalan name; Spanish: Templo Expiatorio de la Sagrada Familia; Expiatory Temple of the Holy Family), often simply called the Sagrada Família, is a massive, privately-funded Roman Catholic church that has been under construction in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain since 1882 and is not expected to be complete until at least 2026. A portion of the building's interior is scheduled to open for public worship and tours by September of 2010. Considered the master-work of renowned Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí (1852–1926), the project's vast scale and idiosyncratic design have made it one of Barcelona's (and Spain's) top tourist attractions for many years.
Spain - Barcelona - Placa de Catalunya Fountain
Made by Darrell Godliman
This fountain is one of the most attractive features of the Plaça Catalunya, seen here a Modernisme building behind at the start of the Passeig de Gràcia. From Wikipedia : Plaça Catalunya (or Plaça de Catalunya, both being the official Catalan language names) is a large square in central Barcelona that is generally considered to be both its city centre and the place where the old city (see Barri Gòtic and Raval, in Ciutat Vella) and the 19th century-built Eixample meet. Some of the city's most important streets and avenues meet in Plaça Catalunya: Passeig de Gràcia, Rambla de Catalunya, La Rambla or Portal de l'Àngel, in addition to Ronda de Sant Pere, Carrer de Vergara or Carrer de Pelai. It has an area of about 50,000 square metres. It is especially known for its fountains and statues, its proximity to some of Barcelona's most popular attractions, and for the numerous flocks of pigeons that gather in the centre.
Spain - Barcelona - Casa Batllo at night detail v2
Made by Darrell Godliman
The facade of Gaudi's Casa Batllo is very well lit at night so it's quite easy to take photos. From this detail of the first floor window it is easy to see why locals call it the House of Bones. From Wikipedia : Casa Batlló (Catalan pronunciation: [ˈkazə bəʎˈʎo, bədˈʎo]), is a building restored by Antoni Gaudí and Josep Maria Jujol, built in the year 1877 and remodelled in the years 1904–1906; located at 43, Passeig de Gràcia (passeig is Catalan for promenade or avenue), part of the Illa de la Discòrdia in the Eixample district of Barcelona, Catalonia. The local name for the building is Casa dels ossos (House of Bones), and indeed it does have a visceral, skeletal organic quality. It was originally designed for a middle-class family and situated in a prosperous district of Barcelona.
The dragon on the roof
Made by MarcelGermain
Casa Batlló - Barcelona (Catalonia). As you see, I've been photowalking around Barcelona and I have a few shots I want to share with you all. I feel really lucky to live in a city with such amazing architecture, with such great museums... So I want to show you Barcelona the way I see it, and maybe you'll fall in love with it too. View my for more! Designed by the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí and finished in 1907, this is one of my favourite works of this unique genius. The roof is arched and was likened to the back of a dragon or dinosaur. A common theory about the building is that the the roof, terminating in a turret and cross, represents the sword or spear of Saint George (patron saint of Catalonia), which has been plunged into the back of the dragon.
Spain - Barcelona - Casa Batllo Roof
Made by Darrell Godliman
Of my shots of the Casa Batllo roof by Antoni Gaudi I think this is my favourite. I prefer it to the one I posted below as the diagonal tiled roof gives the composition a bit more dynamism. From Wikipedia : It seems that the goal of the designer was to avoid straight lines completely. Much of the façade is decorated with a mosaic made of broken ceramic tiles (trencadís) that starts in shades of golden orange moving into greenish blues. The roof is arched and was likened to the back of a dragon or dinosaur. A common theory about the building is that the rounded feature to the left of centre, terminating at the top in a turret and cross, represents the sword of Saint George (patron saint of Catalonia), which has been plunged into the back of the dragon.
Spain - Barcelona - Casa Batllo Roofspace - sq
Made by Darrell Godliman
I was literally the first person into Casa Batllo when it opened in the morning. I rushed through the first few rooms, returning later, to enable me to have the Gaudi masterpiece all to myself. From Wikipedia : Casa Batlló , is a building restored by Antoni Gaudí and Josep Maria Jujol, built in the year 1877 and remodelled in the years 1904–1906; located at 43, Passeig de Gràcia (passeig is Catalan for promenade or avenue), part of the Illa de la Discòrdia in the Eixample district of Barcelona, Catalonia. The local name for the building is Casa dels ossos (House of Bones), and indeed it does have a visceral, skeletal organic quality. It was originally designed for a middle-class family and situated in a prosperous district of Barcelona.
Barcelona Architecture (5)
Made by Klaus Dolle - (my Flickr time is over)
Explore #404 ANTONI GAUDÍ (1852-1926) Casa Mila - La Pedrera (1906-1911) Gaudí realizó esta fantástica casa de formas onduladas que parecen tener vida antes de dedicarse por completo a las obras de la Sagrada Familia. Pere Milà, el propietario del terreno, había visto la casa Batlló y quedó entusiasmado por su belleza, así que encargó a Gaudí la realización de una gran casa de pisos de alquiler en su nuevo terreno. Actualmente es propiedad de la entidad financiera Caixa Catalunya que mantiene abierto al público la cubierta y el desván donde se puede ver una exposición sobre Gaudí y sus obras. Algunos pisos son particulares y el principal se dedica a sala de exposiciones del Centre Cultural Caixa Catalunya.
One Vision Part I ( Casa Batlló - Antoni Gaudi ) begining
Made by janusz l
First 1/2 (90 sec.) of 3 min slide show Here is the slide show of Gaudi’s Casa Batllo, that will be presented at Photo Expo. 2nd Annual Surrey Photography Club Exhibition . It took me long time to put is all together as this is first try for me. When I was thinking what to prepare for the show , I decided on Gaudi and I didn’t want to do “all” but to be specific – just this one building. All images were taken within 35-40 minutes with a crowds everywhere , but please do not take it as an excuse. Please let me know what you think , I still may have a bit of time to change it. I had to split this slide show as Flickr has 90 sec limit.
Barcelona Architecture (9)
Made by Klaus Dolle - (my Flickr time is over)
Casa Amatller (1898-1900) Puig i Cadafalch se inspiró para la fachada en las casas flamencas pero la adornó con numerosos azulejos policromados que rompen ese carácter nórdico. Casa Amatller is a Modernist building in Barcelona designed by Josep Puig i Cadafalch. Along with Casa Batlló and Casa Lleó i Morera, it makes up the three most important buildings in Barcelona's famous Block of Discord (La manzana de la discordia), noted for its unique modernist buildings. The building was originally designed as a residence for chocolatier Antoni Amatller and was constructed between 1898 and 1900. Explore #375
Gaudi and the chimneys of Casa Batlló...(1)
Made by Klaus Dolle - (my Flickr time is over)
Best View On Black And Large.....Mucho mejor en grande En los 37 años que vivio en Barcelona, es la primera vez que he subido a la azotea de la Casa Batlló. Esto gracias a nuestra amiga que se reunió con algunos amigos durante su breve estancia en Barcelona la semana pasada. Gracias Mayte!! In the 37 years I live in Barcelona, is the first time I've climbed to the roof of Casa Batlló. This thanks to our friend Mayte Vidri, who gathered a few friends during his short stay in Barcelona last week. Thank,s Mayte!!
La Padrera
Made by bettyfromtexas
La Padrera, in Barcelona, is Antoni Gaudí's design for a residential or apartment building. It was constructed between 1905 and 1912. It is as much a sculpture as a building (the word undulating was used in most descriptions, and, indeed, there isn't a straight line in sight . . . even in the interior). The roof is a garden of fantastical sculptures. . . you can see two examples in this view. We spent several hours here, fascinated by this architectural wonder!! This is sketched, of course, in my Barcelona journal, a large watercolor moleskine.
Barcelona Architecture (2)
Made by Klaus Dolle - (my Flickr time is over)
Explore Front Page 28.06.07 Antonio Gaudí Casa Batlló (1904-1906) Este edificio de viviendas, otra fantástica combinación de colores y volúmenes, se encuentra en pleno Paseo de Gracia: el Passeig de Gràcia de Barcelona, en la isla de casas que se conoce como la manzana de la discordia por tener edificios de diferentes estilos arquitectónicos. En un principio su propietario, Josep Batlló, quería derribar el edificio, pero en mayo de 1904 solicitó al Ayuntamiento la reforma total de su casa.
Stone waves against a blushing sky
Made by MarcelGermain
Casa Milà - Barcelona (Catalonia). One of Antoni Gaudí's masterpieces, and among Barcelona's main tourist attractions, Casa Milà (usually known as La Pedrera, Catalan for Stone quarry) is without a doubt an architectural wonder. I hadn't taken any decent pictures of it until now (which is a crime, I know...) so last Sunday I went there and took a few shots of this unique building from the street. Hope you like them! HDR from 3 RAW files, generated in Photomatix.
Luz de Gaudí II
Made by javi_indy
Siempre hay una ventana que nos da alimento, por oscuro que se nos ofrezca el camino, sólo hay que andar hacia ella y dejarse llenar de luz. Busca en la dirección de tus raíces, la que en otro tiempo, cuando tu cuerpo y tu mente eran uno, habrías tomado. Entonces sabrás que estás en la senda adecuada y el resto, es sólo andar. para X Vista en el photoblog
Casa Batlló
Made by (Erik)
Best viewed large Between 1904 and 1907, Antoni Gaudi worked for the industrialist Josep Batlló Casanovas reforming a house built in 1877 and located in Passeig de Gràcia. The Barcelona population of the period were quite astonished by his work and quickly gave it nicknames such as the House of Bones or the House of Yawns Visit my iStock portfolio
A day to remember
Made by StyleBcn (off)
In these days, some Spanish cities have organized some demonstrations in order to defend the so called 'real democracy' and also to wake up in front of corruption of the State and Banking institutions. Here a shot in Plaza Catalunya, yesterday. Lots of people, demonstrating peacefully. It was a festive day and also an opportunity for the assembly to write the complaints about that situation. Please, press L for view large on black - recommended
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