Antoni Gaudi

25 June 1852 – 10 June 1926

Antoni Gaudi was a Catalan architect and the most celebrated practitioner of Catalan Modernisme. Known for a highly individual, organic style drawing on nature and geometry, he designed works such as the Sagrada Familia, Casa Batllo, Casa Mila, and Park Guell, most of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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Born in the Baix Camp region of Catalonia
25 June 1852

He was born in 1852, most likely in Reus, Spain.

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Graduated from the Barcelona School of Architecture
1878

He received his architecture degree in 1878.

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Began work on the Sagrada Familia
1883 – 1926

He took over the basilica project in 1883 and devoted the rest of his life to it.

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Designed Park Guell in Barcelona
1900 – 1914

Commissioned by Eusebi Guell, the colorful public park became one of his signature works.

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Completed Casa Batllo
1906

The remodeled house on Passeig de Gracia became an icon of Catalan Modernisme.

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Completed Casa Mila (La Pedrera)
1912

The undulating stone apartment building was his last major secular work.

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Struck by a tram in Barcelona
7 June 1926

He was hit by a passing tram on 7 June 1926 and gravely injured.

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Died in Barcelona, Spain
10 June 1926

He died of his injuries three days after the tram accident.

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