2. General Information:
Location: Barcelona, Spain
Owner: Josep Batllo i Casanovas (textile manufacturer)
Masterpiece of Art Nouveau Architecture.
Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005.
Designed by
Emili Sala in
1877
Renovated by
Antoni Gaudi in
1905
3. Most emblematic project of Gaudi’s career.
Both aesthetic and functional.
Each and every part of the building is inspired from
the nature.
Common theory about Casa Batllo is that is pays
tribute to the legend of the Catalonian patron Saint,
Saint George, and his battle with the dragon.
4. Façade:
Decorated with a collage of
stone, glass, ceramics tiles,
flowing stonework and large
irregular windows .
Called ‘house o yawn’ because of
the large windows.
Windows is useful functionality
wise.
Called ‘house of bones’ because
the pillars in the façade looks like
bones and the balconies
resembles the skull.
Outside of this building
represents the legend of Sant
Jordi (Saint George).
5. Roof:
Roof is arched and scaly
which resembles to the
back of a dragon.
Sculptures in the roof is
chimneys connected to
kitchen and fire place.
The spire like feature on the
roof represent the sword of
St. George, which has been
plunged into the back of
the dragon.
6.
7. Attic:
Building facilities such as laundry
and store room.
Functionality wise this floor
serves as thermal regulator,
protecting lower floors from
changing temperature of outside
elements.
In terms of design, white color
creates a sense of cleanliness
and the parabolic arches
represents the ribs of the
dragon.
8. Light well:
provides the natural illumination, heat and air
ventilation.
Design is inspired from ocean. So, different shades
of blue is used in it.
9. Noble floor:
Floor for Batllo family. This floor is dominated by the
forms of nature.
Patio:
Direct access from the Noble floor.
