30-7-2023
The peculiar designs of the two stone pavilions at the entrance of the park set the stage for something extraordinary, almost like a scene from a fairy tale. However, the initial plan to create 60 homes within a garden city for the wealthy families of Barcelona, funded by Eusebi Güell, was never realized. Although Gaudí took on the project with great enthusiasm, the 14 years of collaboration were not enough to complete it, and the project was eventually handed over to the city. The two pavilions at the entrance were designed to function as reception centers and also to house the guards. Throughout all of Gaudí's works, there is a clear obsession with avoiding straight lines and a love for vibrant colors. High up in the park, the ceramic dragon fountain stands out, while behind it, a staircase leads to the Hypostyle Hall, which consists of 86 columns supporting a large platform decorated with ceramic benches covered in colorful mosaic tiles, resembling a snake. During the duration of the project, Gaudí lived in the Pink House, now the Gaudí Museum. While the house was not designed by Gaudí himself, as seen in its simpler lines, it is filled with furniture he crafted in the city. The house also contains his few personal belongings, as he was a modest and ascetic man who only focused on his basic needs. This is in stark contrast to his works, which transformed the architectural landscape of the 19th century and early 20th century. His creations are almost surreal, with vibrant colors and shapes inspired by nature, making them unique masterpieces that changed the perception of architecture during his time.
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