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Re: Unusual Architecture
By:chiming miriam
Date: Tuesday, 21 February 2006, 2:33 pm
In Response To: Re: Unusual Architecture (George)

There are elements of Gaudi's work that I really do like. The problem that I have, though, is his Rococo tendency, i.e. a bit overly wrought at times.

I know that I would enjoy walking through some of his buildings and parks.

> I like Gaudí. When we lived in Barcelona, I
> always made a point of walking near his
> buildings. The Sagrada Familia has a subway
> stop right next to it; there's a park he
> designed in Lesseps called Parc Güell, and
> several homes in the Eixample district. Casa
> Milá is known as "La Pedrera" --
> the quarry -- but it reminds me more of
> melted ice cream. Casa Batlló is covered
> with handmade tiles in a bubble pattern.
> Casa Vincens is covered with another kind of
> tile. Some of his buildings can be toured
> for a price (we were always broke!), and one
> is still in use with stores and businesses
> on the ground floor and apartments on the
> upper floors.

> Article with pictures and links:

> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antoni_Gaudi
> Pictures:

> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antoni_Gaudi

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