1. Casa Milà (La Pedrera) - Designed by Antoni Gaudí, Casa Milà is a prime example of blurring the boundaries between interior and exterior spaces. It features undulating façades, organic forms, and rooftop chimneys that resemble sculpture. Gaudí strived to integrate nature and architecture, creating unique interiors that blend seamlessly with the exterior.
2. Park Güell - Another masterpiece by Antoni Gaudí, Park Güell is a public park that showcases his innovative architectural style. The park includes structures like the famous dragon staircase and the Hypostyle Room, where columns support a ceiling that seems to emerge directly from the surrounding natural landscape.
3. Casa Batlló - Also designed by Gaudí, Casa Batlló is known for its vibrant and colorful façade with flowing shapes reminiscent of a dragon. The interior spaces reflect Gaudí's fascination with organic forms, featuring curved walls, mosaic details, and skylights that illuminate the rooms, creating an ethereal connection with the exterior.
4. Palau de la Música Catalana - Designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner, this concert hall in Barcelona is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a stunning example of Catalan modernism. It features a magnificent stained glass skylight that bathes the interior in natural light, blurring the boundaries between the interior concert hall and the outside world.
5. Santa Maria del Mar - This Gothic-style basilica in Barcelona has an awe-inspiring interior space that seems to transcend the boundaries of its architecture. The majestic nave, with its tall columns and expansive spaces, creates a strong connection between the interior and the spiritual dimensions, enhanced by natural light coming through stained glass windows.
These examples demonstrate the Catalan architects' ability to create spaces where the line between interior and exterior is often fused, giving visitors a sense of harmony with their surroundings.
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