Lluís Domènech i Montaner House-Museum, Art Nouveau museum in Canet de Mar, Spain
The Lluís Domènech i Montaner House-Museum consists of two connected buildings: the family residence and an adjoining farmhouse that functioned as the architect's workshop and studio. Together they preserve the spaces where this Catalan Modernist worked and lived.
The architect shaped Catalan architecture in the late 19th century, creating numerous public buildings and private residences during his prolific career. The museum opened in 1998 to preserve his legacy and creative methods for future generations.
The house shows how Catalan Modernisme was lived in daily spaces, with details that reflect the taste of that era. You see everyday objects and furnishings that demonstrate how this artistic movement shaped domestic life.
The museum displays original drawings, furniture, and photographs that offer insight into the architect's working methods and creative process. Visitors can explore the rooms in their original state and understand how Modernisme was designed and inhabited.
The studio preserves original blueprints and sketches showing how the architect developed his most famous designs. These documents allow visitors to follow the thinking behind some of Catalonia's most influential buildings.
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