Batllo chair designed by antoni gaudi biography

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Antoni Gaudí – A Maestro of Chair Design

Antoni Gaudí, a name synonymous with Catalan and Spanish architecture, is celebrated for his unparalleled creativity and innovation. Beyond his iconic buildings, Gaudí’s foray into furniture design, particularly chair design, reveals his holistic approach to architecture. His work, imbued with organic forms and a keen attention to ergonomics, showcases a design philosophy that integrates every element of a space into a cohesive whole. This blog post delves into Gaudí’s contribution to chair design, highlighting his unique approach and the legacy of his furniture, with a special focus on the Calvet armchair and the Batlló chair.

Historical Perspective: Gaudí’s Design Philosophy

Gaudí’s architectural genius is evident in his approach to furniture design. He viewed architecture as an all-encompassing art form, where every component, from the facade to the interior furnishings, was part of a unified vision. This p

batllo chair designed by antoni gaudi biography

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Antoni Gaudi, Jugendstil, Solid Oak Batllo Spanish Chairs

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Casa Batlló

Building by Antoni Gaudí in Barcelona, Spain

Casa Batlló (Catalan pronunciation:[ˈkazəβəˈʎːo]^ⓘ) is a building in the center of Barcelona, Spain. It was designed by Antoni Gaudí, and is considered one of his masterpieces. A remodel of a previously built house, it was redesigned in 1904 bygd Gaudí (but the actual construction works hadn’t begun at this point) and has been refurbished several times since. Gaudí's assistants Domènec Sugrañes i Gras, Josep Canaleta and Joan Rubió also contributed to the renovation planerat arbete .

The local name for the building is Casa dels ossos (House of Bones), as it has a visceral, skeletal organic quality. It is located on the Passeig de Gràcia in the Eixample district, and forms part of a row of houses known as the Illa de la Discòrdia (or Mansana de la Discòrdia, the "Block of Discord"), which consists of four buildings by noted Modernista architects of Barcelona.^[1]

Like everything Gaudí designed, Casa Ba