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February 18, 2026

Hundred-year reveal: Catalonian chalet confirmed as Gaudí work in centenary year

Xalet del Catllaràs contains elements of architect’s naturalistic style, expressed in works such as Park Güell and Sagrada Família

Hundred-year reveal: Catalonian chalet confirmed as Gaudí work in centenary year

TL;DR

  • The Xalet del Catllaràs, built in 1905, has been confirmed as a work of Antoni Gaudí.
  • The building was commissioned by Gaudí's patron, Eusebi Güell, to house engineers for his cement company's mines.
  • It displays Gaudí's naturalistic style, seen in later works like Park Güell and Casa Batllò.
  • The pointed arch structure anticipates the Sagrada Família.
  • Catalan culture minister Sònia Hernández Almodóvar stated the attribution resulted from rigorous research.
  • The lead researcher, Galdric Santana Roma, noted Gaudí's direct supervision was limited.
  • The confirmation occurs during the centenary of Gaudí's death in 1926.
  • The Sagrada Família is nearing completion, with its central Jesus Christ tower soon to be finished.
  • The completed Sagrada Família tower will make it Barcelona's tallest building.
  • Work on the Sagrada Família's Glory facade is expected to take another 10 years, with challenges regarding the entrance stairway.

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