A new ground in "cork" for the S.F.
Near 2000m2 of ground in cork recover the crypt of Sagrada Familia, a part of the temple which was registered on the Cultural heritage of the Humanity by the UNESCO. With every year more than 2 million visitors, it was essential to protect the ground in cork. Where from the importance of the application of a coat(layer) of finish with a special varnish for " very frequented visits". The properties of soundproofing of the cork also weighed in the balance.
Jordi Bonet i Armengol, the architect of the project: " I have already integrated the cork into a lot of my projects as well as into my own studio because of its quality, of its thermal and acoustic comfort. For Sagrada Familia, it was a kind of "experience". Gaudi itself had not indicated which type of ground must be applied there. The stoneware or the marble, usually used, did not suit for Sagrada Familia because of the surface to be covered, it would have too much noysy.
Sagrada Familia, the works of which began in 1882, is always under construction. His completion is planned for 2026, year of the centenarian of the death of Gaudi.
Barcelona: The Gaudi Güell Palace reopen to the general public the 26 mai 2011
The Güell palace, built between 1886 and 1890 for the textile manufacturer Eusebi Güell, who ordered Gaudi numerous works and lived in this palace with his family during 20 years.
The Güell palace is the first major realization of Gaudi ( 1852-1926 ), and it prefigures the style of the Catalan modernistic architect, with a incredible furniture and decoration, and a extraordinary wrought iron work. On the roof we shall notice air vents covered with the famous Gaudi trecandis.
The Güell palace, one of the works of Gaudi in the World Unesco-heritage, was in 1975 in the movie " Profession:reporter" with Jack Nicholson.
The Güell palace, built between 1886 and 1890 for the textile manufacturer Eusebi Güell, who ordered Gaudi numerous works and lived in this palace with his family during 20 years.
The Güell palace is the first major realization of Gaudi ( 1852-1926 ), and it prefigures the style of the Catalan modernistic architect, with a incredible furniture and decoration, and a extraordinary wrought iron work. On the roof we shall notice air vents covered with the famous Gaudi trecandis.
The Güell palace, one of the works of Gaudi in the World Unesco-heritage, was in 1975 in the movie " Profession:reporter" with Jack Nicholson.
The Pope Benoit XVI consecrate the Gaudi Sagrada Familia as a Basilica.
Benedict underscored Gaudi's faith as he santified the edifice, which has become a symbol of this progressive Mediterranean port city.
"The genius of Antoni Gaudi, inspired by the ardour of his Christian faith, succeeded in raising this sanctuary as a hymn of praise to God carved in stone," Benedict said.
With the consecration, the main nave is open for daily mass for the first time since the first stone was laid March 19, 1882. Until now mass has been held in the crypt, Gaudi's last resting place.
Building of the Basilica could take another 15 years at least, with 10 more spires to be constructed, including the central tower crowned by a cross reaching up 170 metres (560 feet), the main Glory facade, and the sacristies.
Benedict underscored Gaudi's faith as he santified the edifice, which has become a symbol of this progressive Mediterranean port city.
"The genius of Antoni Gaudi, inspired by the ardour of his Christian faith, succeeded in raising this sanctuary as a hymn of praise to God carved in stone," Benedict said.
With the consecration, the main nave is open for daily mass for the first time since the first stone was laid March 19, 1882. Until now mass has been held in the crypt, Gaudi's last resting place.
Building of the Basilica could take another 15 years at least, with 10 more spires to be constructed, including the central tower crowned by a cross reaching up 170 metres (560 feet), the main Glory facade, and the sacristies.
Beatification of Antonio Gaudí
Beatification of Antonio Gaudí
In agreement with the Homily pronounced by Benito XVI in the consecration of the Basilica, the Church wants to reaffirm the bond between the art and the faith, the beauty and the truth. When projecting to canonize to Gaudi, wants to make saint the figure of the artist; for five centuries indeed, that the church does not have any has been distinguished by its faith, only the Florentine Angelical Frau that was the last one.
Antoni Gaudí, the Spanish architect best known for designing the as yet unfinished Church of Sagrada Familia (Holy Family) in Barcelona, has recently had his "cause" for beatification accepted by the Vatican.
On the other hand, the ecclesiastical court of the Diocese of Barcelona, after three intense years of studies, interviews and investigation, has concluded a document, of more than 1000 folios, where the divine character is promoted, at least of some of his acts, of the modernist architect.
Beatification of Antonio Gaudí
In agreement with the Homily pronounced by Benito XVI in the consecration of the Basilica, the Church wants to reaffirm the bond between the art and the faith, the beauty and the truth. When projecting to canonize to Gaudi, wants to make saint the figure of the artist; for five centuries indeed, that the church does not have any has been distinguished by its faith, only the Florentine Angelical Frau that was the last one.
Antoni Gaudí, the Spanish architect best known for designing the as yet unfinished Church of Sagrada Familia (Holy Family) in Barcelona, has recently had his "cause" for beatification accepted by the Vatican.
On the other hand, the ecclesiastical court of the Diocese of Barcelona, after three intense years of studies, interviews and investigation, has concluded a document, of more than 1000 folios, where the divine character is promoted, at least of some of his acts, of the modernist architect.
Pedro Uhart interview by Philippe Thiébaut, General Curator at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris
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THE GUELL CRYPT THE DISASTROUS RESTORATION OF A GAUDI MASTERPIECE
Directed by Barcelona City Hall historic preservation agency (Diputacion) architect Antonio Gonzalez Moreno
Overall view of the work carried out : the stairwell Gaudi designed leading to the upper floor of the Crypt has disappeared entirely, having been replaced by a section of zinc roofing. The façade is dominated by a huge block of granite, a presumptuous invention by Gonzalez, who has placed himself on the same plane as Gaudi. Gonzalez also chose to cover the floor of the church and sidewalks with gray marble slabs, inventing low walls, stairways, etc...
Rainier Gräfe, professor of the University of Innsbruck (Austria) which has studied the Güell Crypt for 20 years, qualified the "terrible" state of the temple and considered it regrettable that some of the damage will be very difficult to repair. The experts believe that 25% of the legacy of Gaudí "are already irremediable.
The audacity to try to finish the Güell Crypt and at the same time to treat it like an archaeological site made her lose the enchantment and this aspect of a familiar ruin.
In a restoration of this importance, one should have acted with greatest humility, the treatment of a historical building is something complicated and not only is a problem of specialists, but requiares good taste.
The person to blame for this disaster, architect Antonio Gonzalez tries to recompose his errors made, years ago in the restoration of the Güell Palace. Locked up with triple turn inside the Guëll Palace and surrounded by the same team of the Güell Crypt disaster. The maximum secrecy prohibiting the visits of the building site, to everyone.
The architect Antonio González Moreno, was finally fired (nov.2008) of the Architectonic service Diputation of Barcelona, for his lamentable restoration of the Güell Crypt.
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Directed by Barcelona City Hall historic preservation agency (Diputacion) architect Antonio Gonzalez Moreno
Overall view of the work carried out : the stairwell Gaudi designed leading to the upper floor of the Crypt has disappeared entirely, having been replaced by a section of zinc roofing. The façade is dominated by a huge block of granite, a presumptuous invention by Gonzalez, who has placed himself on the same plane as Gaudi. Gonzalez also chose to cover the floor of the church and sidewalks with gray marble slabs, inventing low walls, stairways, etc...
Rainier Gräfe, professor of the University of Innsbruck (Austria) which has studied the Güell Crypt for 20 years, qualified the "terrible" state of the temple and considered it regrettable that some of the damage will be very difficult to repair. The experts believe that 25% of the legacy of Gaudí "are already irremediable.
The audacity to try to finish the Güell Crypt and at the same time to treat it like an archaeological site made her lose the enchantment and this aspect of a familiar ruin.
In a restoration of this importance, one should have acted with greatest humility, the treatment of a historical building is something complicated and not only is a problem of specialists, but requiares good taste.
The person to blame for this disaster, architect Antonio Gonzalez tries to recompose his errors made, years ago in the restoration of the Güell Palace. Locked up with triple turn inside the Guëll Palace and surrounded by the same team of the Güell Crypt disaster. The maximum secrecy prohibiting the visits of the building site, to everyone.
The architect Antonio González Moreno, was finally fired (nov.2008) of the Architectonic service Diputation of Barcelona, for his lamentable restoration of the Güell Crypt.
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