1879
Public lighting lamp postsIn Plaza Real and Pla de Palau, Gaudí was commissioned to design public lighting for two town squares. Made of iron and bronze with a stone base, held beautiful floral motifs and large iron medallion—the Barcelona coat of arms.
1883-1888
Casa VicensCasa Vicens was Gaudí's first big commission and was the start to Gaudí's architectural work. The home was commissioned by Manel Vicens i Montaner, a stock broker. Many characteristics of his later work are shown in the architecture, including mosiac tiling and his appreciation of organic forms from the gardens.
1883-1926
Sagrada FamíliaThis was known as Gaudí's most famous work. The Nativity façade at the back of the basilica was deemed a World Heritage Site and one of the first parts of the basilica made. To this day, Sagrada Família is still under construction, following Gaudí's plans and predicted to be completed 2026.
1886-1890
Palau GüellA milestone of European architecture, Palau Güell displays innovative use of space and light. Rooms were organized to maximize space even on the small plot. ALthough there is a simple exterior, the building displays impressive symmetry that resemble Renaissance style palaces.
1900-1914
Park GüellPark Güell was a piece of land used for developing estates for wealthy families. Commissioned by Eusebi Güell, Antoni Gaudi drew the plans there. It was extremely difficult, built without blocking the sea or sunlight from neighbours. He honoured the natural vegetation and developed water storing systems.
1904-1906
Casa BatllóOriginally the Paseo de Gracis, Antoni Gaudí transformed the exterior of the building into his signature biomorphic style and forms. The building held artistic value and extremely functional with more modernist characteristics than seen in architecture and design for it's time.
1906-1912
Casa MilaAlso known as La Pedrera, this was one of Gaudí's last pieces of works. It was originally ridiculed, being too different in a modernist style and organic forms. From the rooftop terrace, the Sagrada Família is visible and framed through an arch.
