Gaudì Quotes
Gaudí quote 7
When objections were raised as to the extended completion date of the Sagrada Familia, Gaudí said:
"Don´t worry, my client isn´t in a hurry"
Sagrada FamiliaOther attractions in Barcleona
This was the second work given to Gaudí, and the first one to be finished. Its located in Comillas in the province and autonomous community of Cantabria in northern Spain.
The building is known as El Capricho, that seems quite appropriate since it was built for Máximo Díaz de Quijano, a single person who did not need much living space for himself and his service.
For the first time are curved lines in the artist's work. The existing tower above the main entrance has a specific purpose, and that inside there is only a narrow spiral staircase leading to a small balcony, but gives it originality and enriches the building.
Its exterior decor is more restrained and less bizarre than his other early work, Casa Vicens, which conducted almost in parallel in Barcelona. Here is also appreciated the Arab-Muslim influence. The massive columns of the entrance, free interpretation of the Doric style are a reminiscent of medieval times.
