Casa Gasull, Modernist residence in Reus, Spain
Casa Gasull is a residence in Reus that combines handcrafted ceramic mosaics on its facade with three overlapping architectural styles: Catalan modernism, Art Nouveau, and Noucentisme. The building contains both living spaces and storage and office areas that were designed to serve the family's business needs.
The building was constructed between 1911 and 1912 for olive oil merchant Pere Gasull i Roig, who wanted to house his family while supporting his trading business. This construction took place during a period when successful Catalan merchants were establishing their enterprises through modern, artfully designed buildings.
The house reflects how the Catalan upper class expressed their prosperity through artistic decoration in their homes during the early 1900s. The carefully crafted ceramic details and architectural choices show the tastes of a family that wanted their building to display their success.
The building is located in central Reus and can be admired from the street, with the ceramic details and facade best visible in daylight hours. Walking through the neighborhood offers views of other structures from the same era and helps visitors understand Reus as a center of Catalan modernism.
The building was one of the few from this period that intentionally combined residential and business areas under one roof, reflecting the connection between family life and trade. This mixing of private and professional spaces was unusual for the time and reveals how merchants used their homes.
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