Re: Antonio Gaudi, by George R. Collins
Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2018 12:20 am
"Plate 77. Casa Batllo, facade. In Gaudi's reform of this house on the fashionable Paseo de Gracia of Barcelona the shapes of the original edifice have almost disappeared." ("Antonio Gaudi," by George R. Collins)
"Plate 78. Floor plan of the principal apartment of the Casa Batllo as drawn for the architect Luis Bonet y Gari." ("Antonio Gaudi," by George R. Collins)
"Plate 79. Entrance vestibule of the Casa Batllo with stairs on the left that ascend to the apartments." ("Antonio Gaudi," by George R. Collins)
"Plate 80. View into the skylight that covers the stairwell of the Casa Batllo. As usual, the parabolic arch dominates Gaudi's design." ("Antonio Gaudi," by George R. Collins)
"Plate 81. Part of the attic of the Casa Batllo of Barcelona, 1905-07." ("Antonio Gaudi," by George R. Collins)
"Plate 82. Entry hall of the principal apartment of the Casa Batllo. Stairway at right comes from the ground level. Gaudi liked small doors that are set in larger hinged panels which can open for state occasions or in order to move furniture." ("Antonio Gaudi," by George R. Collins)