Casa Martí, Residential building in Gothic Quarter, Barcelona, Spain
Description
Casa Martí is a residential building in the Gothic Quarter designed by architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch in 1896, showcasing Catalan modernism. The facade features large pointed arches on the ground floor with stained-glass windows, decorative balconies, and stone sculptures by Eusebi Arnau.
History
The building was constructed in 1896 by Josep Puig i Cadafalch as a residence for the family of Francesc Vilumara. Sculptor Eusebi Arnau and ironworker Manuel Ballarín contributed decorative elements, bringing their crafts into this modernist work.
Culture
The ground floor housed Els Quatre Gats, a gathering place for artists including Picasso, Casas, and Rusiñol from 1897 to 1903. This tavern became the heart of Barcelona's artistic circles during that period.
Practical
The building stands at Carrer Montsió 3 and remains a private residence with preserved original architectural elements. As it is still inhabited, interior access is not available, but the remarkable facade can be seen from the street.
Did you know?
A statue of Saint Joseph by Josep Llimona sits on a pedestal at the corner of the building. The original sculpture was destroyed during the Spanish Civil War and later replaced.
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