Antoni Gaudí (25 June 1852–10 June 1926) – in English sometimes referred to by the Spanish translation of his name, Antonio Gaudí – was aSpanish Catalan architect who belonged to the Modernist stule (Art Nouveau) movement and was famous for his unique and highly individualistic designs.Early career
- 1878–1879: Lampposts for the Plaça Reial at Barcelona;
- 1878: Showcase for glove manufacturer Comella. Via this work, used at theWorld's Fair in Paris, Eusebu Güell came to know the architect.
- 1878–1882: Several designs for the Obrera Mataronense at Mataró. Only a very small part of these plans was built, but it shows Gaudí's first use of parabolic arches, here in a wooden structure.
- 1883–1885: Casa Vicens;
- 1883–1885: Villa "El Capricho" atComillas (Santander);
- 1884: Finca Güell: Entrance pavilion and stables for the palace at Pedralbes
- 1884–1891: Completion of the crypt of the Sagrada Família
- 1885–1889: Palau Güell
- 1887–1893: Episcopal palace at Astorga;
SAGRADA FAMILIA:
The Sagrada Família, is a massive Roman Catholic church under construction in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Construction began in 1882 and continues to this day.The Sagrada Familia was designed by Antoni Gaudí (1852–1926), who worked on the project for over 40 years. Gaudi devoted the last 15 years of his life entirely to the endeavor. The project is scheduled to be completed in 2026. On the subject of the extremely long construction period, Gaudí is said to have remarked, "My client is not in a hurry." After Gaudí's death in 1926, work continued under the direction of Domènech Sugrayes until interrupted by the Spanish Civil War in 1936.
