Palau del Baró de Quadras, Modernist palace in Eixample district, Barcelona, Spain
Description
The Palau del Baró de Quadras is a palace built in modernist style with two contrasting facades: a neo-plateresque one facing Diagonal Avenue and a Viennese Secessionist design on Rosselló Street. The structure features multiple levels with ornate entrances and rows of windows that blend these two architectural approaches throughout the composition.
History
Manuel de Quadras i Feliu commissioned architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch to transform an existing 1882 structure into this palace between 1902 and 1906. This renovation established the property as a defining example of modernist architecture that shaped Barcelona in the early 1900s.
Culture
The building displays artistic work by sculptor Eusebi Arnau alongside ornamental details created by craftsmen Alfons Juyol and Manuel Ballarín. These elements reflect how Barcelona attracted skilled artisans during the modernist period to collaborate on ambitious architectural projects.
Practical
The building has housed the Institut Ramon Llull since 2013, an organization that promotes Catalan culture internationally, located at 373 Diagonal Avenue. The palace is accessible by public transport and visitors can explore the interior spaces during regular opening times.
Did you know?
The main staircase features a stone balustrade and an exceptional mosaic made from small tiles in grey and white tones, showcasing superior craftsmanship. This subtle feature often goes unnoticed, yet it reveals the attention to detail present throughout the palace.
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