{"id":1883,"date":"2017-02-17T12:52:58","date_gmt":"2017-02-17T12:52:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dosde.com\/blog\/?p=237\/"},"modified":"2026-08-11T08:06:05","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T08:06:05","slug":"casa-calvet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pre.dosde.com\/en\/casa-calvet\/","title":{"rendered":"Casa Calvet"},"content":{"rendered":"

Casa Calvet, a winning project<\/h2>\n

Located on Carrer Caspe of Barcelona, Casa Calvet was Gaud\u00ed’s first work in the Eixample<\/strong>, the neighbourbood that evolved following the demolition of the Catalan capital’s medieval walls. The project was an initiative of the heirs of cotton industrialist Pere M\u00e0rtir Calvet, who commissioned Gaud\u00ed with the construction of a property that combined commercial use with residential use.<\/p>\n

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Moving away from the Historicism that had prevailed in his former works, the architect devised a more conservative work\u00a0(if we compare it for example with Casa Batll\u00f3 or Casa Mil\u00e1) but elegant design, which was awarded the prize from the City Council of Barcelona for being the best building of the year 1900<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

This award that forms part of the biography of Antoni Gaud\u00ed<\/a> reflects an acceptation in his own time that many\u00a0other works\u00a0were not fortunate enough to have.<\/p>\n

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The exterior of Casa Calvet<\/h2>\n

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When designing the Casa Calvet fa\u00e7ade, made from sandstone from the nearby mountain, Montju\u00efc<\/strong>, Gaud\u00ed started with a very ordered plan, with five openings per floor and an original crowning of five lobulated forms typical of Catalan Baroque.<\/p>\n

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The artist manages an extraordinary contrast between the flat wall (based on Roman ashlars, with smooth even frame and planed centre) and the rhythmic dynamism of projecting volumes, more obvious when the sun strikes the fa\u00e7ade. Many of these solutions set a trend and were seen in numerous houses to follow in the Eixample. As for the detailed rostrum <\/strong>on the main floor, with intricate sculpture and wrought iron, it pays homage to Pere M\u00e0rtir Calvet, patriach of the family<\/strong>, who died just before the acquisition of the land.<\/p>\n

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A luxury residence<\/h2>\n

In the interior spaces, Gaud\u00ed makes the most of the combination of materials: ceramic steps, mirrors, oak furniture, columns of artificial granite, iron railings, brass handles and stucco walls. With regards to its structure, the architect manages to make the stairwell appear much bigger by placing it between two of the four patio wells of the building, meaning that natural light can flood into the space.<\/p>\n

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As for the symbolic aspect, Gaud\u00ed incorporates religious and literary inscriptions, such as \u201cFaith, Fatherland, Love\u201d<\/strong>, motto of the Jocs Florals, the most important literary competition of the era.<\/p>\n

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The Casa Calvet furniture<\/h2>\n

With regards to the craftsmanship carried out in Casa Calvet, Antoni Gaud\u00ed paid particular attention to cabinetmaking, which was taken care of by Casas i Bard\u00e9s, his usual suppliers. As was the custom, he himself designed the furniture, both in the shop<\/strong> \u2013much of which still remains there\u2013 as on the main floor.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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All of it is made from oak, with dovetailed pieces, without the need to use nails or screws. The furniture in the main apartment, with gilt carving, adopts organic curved forms of ergonomic style.<\/p>\n

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The most complete book on Gaud\u00ed’s work<\/h2>\n

Antoni Gaud\u00ed was considered one of the most important architects in history. He created an artistic language that is as surprising as it is inimitable.<\/p>\n

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The deluxe format<\/a> of this edition means Antoni Gaudi’s works can be seen at their best thanks to 3D illustrations, excellent photographs and drawings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Published by Dosde<\/a>, the book is a complete testimony of the trajectory of a great architect, whose innovation has transcended to this day.<\/p>\n

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