Taller Masriera, Cultural center in Dreta de l'Eixample, Spain
Taller Masriera is a workshop building in the Dreta de l'Eixample neighborhood with a neoclassical facade and Doric columns on Bailen Street. The three-story structure displays classical proportions with carefully arranged windows and retains its original character despite sitting unused.
The building was constructed in 1882 from designs by architect Josep Vilaseca i Casanovas as a workshop and studio. In the early 1930s it was converted into Theater Studium, which rapidly became Barcelona's leading avant-garde performance venue.
The building served as a gathering place for experimental artists and performers during the 1930s. It held an important role in the Catalan art scene during a time of major social change.
The building is currently not accessible to the public and is being prepared for future renovation work. The best way to see it is by walking through the neighborhood, where you can view the facade from the street.
An inventory conducted in 2020 revealed a hidden collection of paintings, jewelry ornaments, and musical instruments inside the building. This discovery offered surprising insight into the creative life of the early inhabitants and their broad artistic interests.
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