Casal de la Previsió
Casal de la Previsió, Gothic Revival office building in Via Laietana, Barcelona, Spain.
Description
Casal de la Previsió is an office and residential building on Via Laietana in Barcelona featuring Gothic Revival design. The structure combines a central tower with ornate balconies, pointed spires, and a large pointed arch window spanning three lower floors, while the ground level holds a bank and upper stories contain rental apartments accessed through spacious entry halls.
History
Architect Enric Sagnier completed this building in 1920 as part of the Caixa de Pensions expansion. The structure uses modern materials like concrete hidden behind decorative stonework and reinforced cement construction techniques.
Culture
The building displays religious architecture features despite never serving as a place of worship. Twin towers frame a central body that resembles a chapel, creating a distinctive visual presence on the street.
Practical
The ground floor features a prominent bank branch that makes the entrance easy to spot. Upper floor apartments are accessed through a spacious hall, and the building's position on Via Laietana makes it straightforward to locate.
Did you know?
A commemorative plaque on the facade marks the building's third prize award in a Barcelona City Council architectural competition. This recognition documents the design acknowledgment the structure received during its time.
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