Kasa de la Muntanya, Former Civil Guard barracks in La Salut, Spain.
Kasa de la Muntanya is a three-story stone building near Parque Güell featuring classical architectural elements, reinforced walls, and large windows. The structure sits along public pathways and remains visible from the surrounding neighborhood.
Built in 1909 by Eusebi Güell as a police station, it later served as a Civil Guard barracks for many years. Its abandonment in 1983 marked a turning point toward community use.
Since 1989, it functions as a self-managed social center where locals organize community gatherings, workshops, and artistic performances. Residents actively shape the space through their daily use and participation in its activities.
Located at Avinguda Santuari Sant Josep de la Muntanya 19, the building is accessible by public transportation and walking paths. Its position in an active neighborhood makes approaching it straightforward.
The name intentionally uses 'K' instead of 'C', symbolizing its transformation from a military facility to a community-driven space. This detail reflects a deliberate choice to mark new beginnings and distance the place from its past.
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