Casa Vicens

Casa Vicens is a single-family residence designed by Antoni Gaudí and built for Manuel Vicens. It was the first Gaudí designed. It is located at Carrer de les Carolines, 18-24, Gràcia District in Barcelona. File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Antoni Gaudi Gaudís unfinished masterpiece, La Sagrada Familia The Casa Milà, in the Eixample, Barcelona View of the Parc Güell, El Carmel, Barcelona Antoni Gaudí i Cornet (in many countries more widely known in the English speaking world under the Spanish version of his first name, as Antonio Gaudí... Antoni Gaudi Gaudís unfinished masterpiece, La Sagrada Familia The Casa Milà, in the Eixample, Barcelona View of the Parc Güell, El Carmel, Barcelona Antoni Gaudí i Cornet (more widely known in the English speaking world under the Spanish version of his first name, as Antonio Gaudí, or, just simply... Barcelona within Barcelonès Population (2003) 1,582,738 Area 1004 Km2 Population density (2001) 15,764/Km2 Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia, an autonomous region in northeastern Spain ( 41°23′ N 2°11′ E). ...

The site was small (smaller today after the widening of the street) and conventional structures already existed in the area. This early work exhibits several influences, most notably the Moorish (or Mudéjar) influence, particularly evident at the top. The house is constructed of undressed stone, rough red bricks, and colored ceramic tiles in checkerboard and floral patterns. Manuel Vicens was the owner of a brick and tile factory so the ceramic tiles pay tribute to his employment. The yellow, zinnia-flowered tile, designed by Gaudí, was manufactured by Vicens. Antoni Gaudi Gaudís unfinished masterpiece, La Sagrada Familia The Casa Milà, in the Eixample, Barcelona View of the Parc Güell, El Carmel, Barcelona Antoni Gaudí i Cornet (more widely known in the English speaking world under the Spanish version of his first name, as Antonio Gaudí, or, just simply...

The plan is asymmetrical with protruding gables and buttresses. Galleries project even farther at the top. Rooftop towers are reminiscent of Moorish architecture.