The Gaudi experience reached a rousing crescendo with our tour of
his brilliant Casa Batlló – a house that he redesigned and remodeled in the
early 20th century. Nicknamed the ‘House of Yawns’ due to the mouth-like
windows, Casa Batlló was an exhibition of everything that is classically Gaudi
– an almost complete aversion to straight lines, outrageous experimentation
with color and a heavy
influence from nature.
Walking through the house was a fascinating and delightful
insight into Gaudi’s imagination. From the staircase that resembled the spine
of a dinosaur, to the blue-tiled inner atrium that gave the impression of
standing in a waterfall, to the attic that was like walking through a giant rib
cage, all the way to the roof that was curved like the back of a dragon – all
perfectly designed and perfectly functional, working in harmony to form a truly
breath-taking creation.
Again – Gaudi…what a genius!
Cheers...thanks for that :)
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