Designed by the architect Josep Vilaseca i Casanovas, Casa Comas d’Argemir is a Modernista residential building that dates back to 1904. Its medieval aspect reflects the Historicist trend so fashionable at the time, which involved a more or less free interpretation and re-creation of previous styles, such as Mudejar and, in this case, the medieval period.
A fairy-tale castle
The circular tower on the corner and fortress-like appearance of the house leave no room for doubt over its source of inspiration. This is a free re-creation of the French châteaux of the Middle Ages, buildings that its architect had a good knowledge of. It was through this unique design that the owners were also able to show off their wealth and social rank.
End of the journey
The architect, who was famous for having designed the Arc de Triomf, channelled all the artistic baggage he had acquired over the years into this project That is why this totally eclectic work freely combines the basic forms of a medieval castle with purely Modernista elements, such as the use of the parabolic arc at the entrance or the glazed ceramic material on the roof of the tower. The extensive ornamentation mixes Mudejar, Gothic and Art Nouveau features.
Cultural heritage
-
Gràcia
Vallcarca i els Penitents
- Address:
- Av República Argentina, 92
- Districte:
- Gràcia
- Neighborhood:
- Vallcarca i els Penitents
- City:
- Barcelona
If you would like to make a correction related to this activity...
LET US KNOW