The Palau de la Música Catalana is one of the representative works of the modernist architect Lluís Domènech, a contemporary of Gaudí, built between 1905 and 1908. Today, the music palace is divided into new and old parts due to expansion. The old building is dazzling with various reliefs and mosaic decorations, while the new building is connected to the old one with a large transparent glass wall without any transition or prelude. Compared to the forced imitation and replication, its bold and decisive acknowledgment of differences is even more admirable.
Designed by Puig, Casa Amatller was the first building on the block to be remodeled. The stepped gable roof, built with square bricks, and the geometric patterns covering the walls, along with the reddish-brown stepped trim and small embellishments at the top, easily evoke the image of rich chocolate. This is fitting, as the building was originally constructed for the chocolate manufacturer Amatller. Casa Amatller was closed for restoration until May 2014.
The House of the Lion and the Mulberry Tree is a building designed by the famous modernist architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner, located at 35 Passeig de Gràcia in the Eixample district of Barcelona, at the intersection of Carrer del Consell de Cent. It is one of the three important buildings in Barcelona's 'Block of Discord'. It was originally built in 1864 and renovated in 1902. Unlike many buildings of the time, it is not named after its owner but after the lion and mulberry tree motifs in its decoration.
The Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau is the work of the architect father and son team, the Montaners. It was listed as a World Heritage Site in 1997. This grand hospital complex consists of small buildings decorated with colorful mosaics, with 48 wards connected underground. Gardens and green spaces are interspersed between the buildings, creating an elegant convalescent environment for patients. At the top of the entrance building, there is a spire from which the entire hospital can be seen. The buildings and courtyards are decorated with historical-themed mosaic murals and sculptures by Pau Gargallo. The interior staircases and ceilings feature Islamic art styles. It served as a hospital until 2009. Currently, it houses the Escola Massana art school and the Biblioteca de Catalunya.
The Fundació Antoni Tàpies was founded in 1984 by the artist Antoni Tàpies with the aim of promoting modern and contemporary art culture. The museum mainly exhibits works by Antoni himself and other contemporary artists. One of the most representative pieces is the giant sock named 'Sock', which is 2.75 meters long and has caused significant controversy.
Casa Comalat is located on Avenida Diagonal in Barcelona. The building as a whole showcases a modernist style, seemingly paying homage to Antoni Gaudí. Casa Comalat was built by architect Salvador Valeri i Pupurull between 1909 and 1911, deeply influenced by Gaudí's organic architectural structures. The top of the building is very peculiar, resembling a clown's hat.
