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Casa Vicens
Carrer de les Carolines 24, in the Grŕcia district of Barcelona, Spain 

UNESCO World Heritage Site

Built: 1883-1889
Architect: Antoni Gaudí Gaudí's first important work
(Pronounced an TONIO gow DEE on the La Pedrera museum English version Audio Guide)
Style: Moorish (or Mudéjar) influence
First owner: Industrialist Manuel Vicens


The site is small (smaller today after the widening of the street) compared to similar structures in the area.
Nevertheless, the house is sizeable, measuring some 12,500 square feet on four levels.


Roof







 Fourth Story


The house is constructed of undressed stone, rough red bricks, and colored ceramic tiles in checkerboard and floral patterns.


The owner, 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.





Second Floor


The house is constructed of undressed stone, rough red bricks, and colored ceramic tiles in checkerboard and floral patterns.









First Story





This palm shape is used extensively in Gaudi's Parc Guell.




Entrance Elevation (left side of facade)






















Photos and their arrangement © 2009 Chuck LaChiusa
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