Did Gaudi care how useful his buildings were?

Because Antoni Gaudí’s architecture is so visually striking and eccentrically unlike most other buildings, it is easy to imagine that his architecture wasn’t functional. But that’s not really the case. His buildings weren't just giant sculptures - they were actually ingenious in their structures as well. read more

His works were primarily influenced by his passions in life. These included architecture, nature, and religion. Gaudi's attention to detail was unsurpassed, and his integration of materials like ceramics, stained glass, wrought iron, and even carpentry mesmerized many. read more

Gaudi even included in his highly decorative (if sometimes pretty ugly) sculptural details, images of the animals that were going to be displaced by the building of the huge church on the then outskirts of Barcelona. read more