Casa Batlló

Designed for the industrialist Josep Batlló and completed in 1907, the Casa Batlló was constructed from what was originally an apartment building to liven up the building. Gaudí was hired for such an endeavor, and he created a fascade that Dalí later compared to “the tranquil waters of a lake.” Like most of Gaudí projects, there is evidence of inspiration in nature. The façade of the building hangs in folds, much like skin, and from below, the balconies resemble evil eyes.

The interior of the building has a very organic ambience, with snakeskin-patterned walls in addition to window frames, fireplaces, doorways, and staircases without a trace of a straight line anywhere.