Casa Vicens was Antoni Gaudí's first major commission in the city of Barcelona. Combining Gothic and Mudéjar (or, Moorish) styles, Casa Vicens set the tone for Gaudí's later work. Many of Gaudi's trademarks are already present in Casa Vicens:
- Bright colors
- Extensive tile work
- Elaborately decorated chimneys
Casa Vicens was built as a private home for industrialist Manuel Vicens. The house was enlarged in 1925 by Joan Serra de Martínez. Casa Vicens was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005.
Currently, Casa Vicens is for sale with an asking price of 30 million euros. To view photos and original blueprints, visit Casa Vicens on the Web.