Casa Calvet, which construction Gaudí began in 1898, was quite a challenge for the architect - mainly because the building had to be fit into a row of already existing buildings. House served different purposes - the cellars and ground floor were occupied by stores and offices, the higher floors - eight individual flats.

To fulfill his task,Gaudí constructed a very simple building with nearly symmetrical profile. Only in the upper parts he expressed his creativity - from the top of the house three martyrs are "watching" the passers-by (ther is also a practical lift for pulling up furniture). In comparison with neighboring large and simple houses Casa Calvet seems to be much larger. Architect received such an effect by the top frame and many round balconies.

To be hones the most charm is hidden inside the building - the door with large, dark brown surfaces, household items, furniture designed by Gaudi, metal visors, and wonderful wooden ceilings.
The other important information is, that the project Casa Calvet was the only one for which Gaudí received an award from the town govenrment...

The Casa Calvet is a private house and it is not possible to see it inside.

Adress

C/ Casp 48
08010 Barcelona
934 124 012

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Access

Metro: (Plaza Urquinaona) L1, L4
Bus: 45, 47