Antoni Gaudí
Magic architect from Barcelona
Background
- Born: June 25, 1852
- Died: June 12, 1926
- Full Name: Antoni Plàcid Guillem Gaudí Cornet
Important buildings
- 1882–Present: Sagrada Familia, Barcelona
- 1883–1885: El Capricho, Comillas, Spain
- 1883–1888: Casa Vicens, Barcelona
- 1886–1890: Palau Güell, Barcelona
- 1888–1890: Colegio Teresiano, Barcelona
- 1898–1900: Casa Calvet, Barcelona
- 1904–1906: Casa Batlló, Barcelona
- 1906–1910: Casa Milà (or La Pedrera), Barcelona
Awards
- 1900: Casa Calvet named Building of the Year by the City of Barcelona
- 1969: Casa Milà, Casa Vincens, Colegio Teresiano, Parque Güell, and Sagrada Familia, named Historic-Artistic Monuments of National Interest
- 1984: Casa Milà, Palau Güell, and Parque Güell granted World Heritage status by UNESCO
There are no straight lines or sharp corners in nature. Therefore, buildings must have no straight lines or sharp corners.