Casa Pia Batlló, Modernist residential building in Dreta de l'Eixample, Spain
Description
Casa Pia Batlló is a four-story residential building in modernist style at the corner of Rambla Catalunya and Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes. The facade stands out for its elaborate metalwork on the balconies and polygonal bay windows.
History
Architect Josep Vilaseca i Casanovas designed and built the structure between 1891 and 1896. Its completion coincided with a period of major architectural transformation in Barcelona.
Culture
The facade displays animals like dogs, serpents, winged lions, and dragons alongside classical human figures in medallions. These ornaments reflect a local taste for symbolic elements that continues to shape how the building appears today.
Practical
The ground floor houses a bank branch, while the upper stories remain residential with access through a central rectangular courtyard. Visitors can freely view the exterior architecture and explore the facade details.
Did you know?
The Phoenix bird motif runs throughout the facade, referring to the Catalan cultural renaissance of the late 1800s. This symbolic element shows how local artists wove their hopes and cultural pride into the building's design.
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