Casa Pérez Samanillo, Modernist residential building in Sant Gervasi-Galvany, Spain.
Casa Pérez Samanillo is a modernist residential building located at the corner of Diagonal Avenue and Balmes Street in Barcelona. The structure showcases ornamental details and refined architectural features characteristic of early 20th-century design throughout its exterior and interior spaces.
The building was constructed in 1910 by architect Joan Josep Hervás i Arizmendi and embodies the Catalan modernism of that era. The structure gained recognition in a Barcelona competition for artistic buildings the following year.
The building now houses the Círculo Ecuestre, a social club where members gather for events and meetings. The spaces maintain an air of refined leisure and community that has endured for generations.
The building sits at a major intersection in a central residential neighborhood, making it easy to reach by public transport. The numerous rooms inside allow visitors time to explore different areas including dining halls, libraries, and recreational spaces.
A large oval window in the dining room is affectionately known as the 'city's aquarium' because it functions like a giant display case. From this window, visitors can watch the activity on Diagonal Avenue and feel like part of the urban life happening outside.
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