Celler Cooperatiu del Pinell de Brai, Modernist wine cooperative in El Pinell de Brai, Spain.
Celler Cooperatiu del Pinell de Brai is a wine cooperative building in Catalan modernist style located in El Pinell de Brai. The structure features three long parallel sections with elliptical brick arches and two additional cross sections at varying heights toward the rear.
The building was designed and built between 1918 and 1927 by architect Cèsar Martinell i Brunet, who studied under Antoni Gaudi. This period coincided with the expansion of wine production in the region as a major economic activity.
The outer wall displays a ceramic frieze by painter Xavier Nogués showing wine production, harvests, and local hunting scenes. These decorations reflect how deeply winemaking was woven into the daily life and identity of the region.
The building is open to visitors who want to see wine production in action and join guided tours through the facilities. It is best to contact ahead to confirm tour availability and ensure access to the various sections of the cooperative.
The elliptical brick arches are not merely functional but create a visual pattern that draws the eye through the long halls. This design merges beauty with practical efficiency in a way that was uncommon in wine production buildings of that era.
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