Gratacel Urquinaona

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Gratacel Urquinaona, Rationalist skyscraper in Sant Pere Santa Caterina i la Ribera, Spain.

The Gratacel Urquinaona stands as a vertical residential building with clean lines and functional design elements characteristic of 1930s architecture.

Architect Luis Gutiérrez Soto completed this apartment building in 1936, marking a significant period of architectural modernization in Barcelona's urban landscape.

The structure holds the designation of Cultural Asset of Local Interest, reflecting its role in the architectural heritage of Barcelona's historic district.

Located near multiple public transportation options and within walking distance to the Palau de la Música Catalana and Arc de Triomf metro stations.

The building combines residential functions with protected cultural status, representing an early example of high-rise construction in Barcelona's medieval quarter.

Location: Sant Pere, Santa Caterina i la Ribera

Inception: 1936

Architects: Luis Gutiérrez Soto

Architectural style: rationalism

Address: Trafalgar, 2-4 i Jonqueres, 16-18

GPS coordinates: 41.38880,2.17397

Latest update: March 7, 2025 03:55

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