Gaudi

The next day, with the fake confidence of tourists, we made our way on the modern subway to the Sagrada Familia, otherwise known as the Gaudi cathedral after the architect Antonio Gaudi.

The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed EMMA WAVERMAN 2011

The bulging surfaces show influences form Art Nouveau architects such as Gaudi, and the masculinity and rigidity of the metal melts as it is welded into its carefully calculated, balanced form.

Stories from The Sun 2010

Clearly the "city that Gaudi built," Barcelona is heavily influenced by his style of organic, surreal architecture.

Michael Yarbrough: A Student's Guide to Backpacking: Barcelona Michael Yarbrough 2011

This interesting stool was designed following the creative patterns of Gaudi, the famous Spanish architect.

The Amazing Snake Bar Stool by Svilen Gamolov 2009

The view from the 'Mirador' and Gaudi's steps at the entrance of the park are certainly worth the modestly hilly climb to arrive. €0

Michael Yarbrough: A Student's Guide to Backpacking: Barcelona Michael Yarbrough 2011

Toyo Ito transformed what was previously a dull office building by creating a remarkable facade of undulating waves that he says was inspired by his love of the work of Antoni Gaudi.

Church Point House by Utz-Sanby Architects 2009

If this research proves correct, it also helps explain why so many great, creative figures have a history of dyslexia: artists like Picasso, Gaudi, and Rodin; writers like Yeats and Agatha Christie; and entrepreneurs like Richard Branson, Charles Schwab, and Michael Heseltine.

Dear parent: why your dyslexic child struggles with reading 2011

Gaudi was a fervent Catholic who largely dedicated his life to the project.

Tourists evacuated after fire at Barcelona's Sagrada Familia basilica 2011

This Gaudi character designed most of the famous buildings in Barcelona.

Get Laid or Die Trying Jeff Allen 2011

Toyo Ito transformed what was previously a dull office building by creating a remarkable facade of undulating waves that he says was inspired by his love of the work of Antoni Gaudi.

The Suites Avenue Hotel Exterior by Toyo Ito 2009