1883 to 1888
Antoni Gaudí
Enlarged in 1925 by Joan Serra de Martínez
Barcelona, Spain

   
Casa Vicens
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Antoni Gaudí's first major commission in the city of Barcelona, Casa Vicens is a mix of Gothic and Mudéjar styles. This privately-owned home set the tone for Gaudí's subsequent work; many of his trademarks - e.g., bright colors, extensive tile work, and elaborately decorated chimneys - are already present in Casa Vicens. Gaudí's love of nature is also celebrated: plants which had to be destroyed in order to build Casa Vicens are incorporated into the building.

Life and Works of Antoni Gaudí

Architecture in Spain