Inspiration

Very individualized. Sculptural poetic architecture. Inspired by and build in accordance with nature. Organic forms that refer to Art Noveau and a new Modernism of the times following the industrial revolution. The most famous of his constructions is the Sagrada Familia Church in Barcelona, that was to be dedicated to the holy family. In 1883, Antonio Gaudi was recommended to replace the original architect Francisco del Villar, who had resigned. At age 31, Antonio Gaudi undertook what became his life's work.