Antoni Gaudi was a Spanish architect.

He was born on 25th June 1852 in Reus, Catalonia, Spain.

In 1878 Gaudi graduated from the Barcelona School of Architecture.

Gaudi's work was influenced by his passions in life: architecture, nature, and religion.

Gaudi rarely drew detailed plans of his works - he made them as three-dimensional scale

models and moulded the details as he imagined them.

Here are some of his most famous works...

Casa Batlló 1904–1906 Barcelona

Casa Milà 1906–1910 Barcelona

Park Güell 1900–1914 Barcelona

Palau Güell 1885–1890 Barcelona

Antoni Gaudi was hit by a tram on 7th June 1926. Due to his scruffy appearance, it was thought that he was a beggar, and he didn’t receive immediate medical care. He died on 10th June 1926. He was 73 years old.

Gaudi was buried in the crypt of the Sagrada Familia - his masterpiece.

Sagrada Familia Barcelona 1882– completion estimated 2026–2028

Sagrada Família is the most-visited monument in Spain. Between 1984 and 2005, seven of his works were declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.

There are no straight lines or sharp corners in nature. Therefore, buildings must have no straight lines or sharp corners.

Those who look for the laws of Nature as a support for their new works collaborate with the creator.

Antoni Gaudi