Casa Calvet, Art Nouveau residential building in Dreta de l'Eixample, Spain
Casa Calvet is an Art Nouveau residential building in Dreta de l'Eixample, Barcelona. The facade features undulating stone work with large windows, wrought-iron balconies, sculptural chimneys, and painted interior courtyards distributed across six floors.
Built between 1898 and 1900 for textile manufacturer Pere Calvet, the building was recognized as one of Barcelona's finest structures completed in that era. The construction represented a turning point in the city's architectural development.
The facade displays mushroom reliefs that reflect Pere Calvet's passion for mycology alongside three carved heads representing important Catholic saints. These details reveal the personal interests and religious beliefs of the original resident.
Interior access is normally restricted to visitors, but the ground floor restaurant at Carrer de Casp 48 offers glimpses of the original architecture. The exterior of the building can be viewed anytime from the street.
The building merges load-bearing stone walls with modern design elements, showcasing how traditional construction was blended with contemporary forms. This combination was unusual for building practices of the time in Spain.
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