Exploring the influences and techniques behind Antoni Gaudí's distinctive architectural style
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Francesca Tesler
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This article, part of Dezeen's Gaudí Centenary series, explores the key influences, ideas, and techniques that shaped Antoni Gaudí's highly distinctive architectural style. It examines how Gaudí remains one of architecture's most recognisable figures more than a century after his death, with his work continuing to shape Barcelona's identity. The piece delves into the unique elements that define his approach to architecture.
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· 2 pulledMore than a century after his death, Gaudí remains one of architecture's most recognisable figures, known for a highly distinctive body of work that continues to shape Barcelona's identity
As part of our Gaudí Centenary series, this video produced by Dezeen Studio explores the key influences, ideas and techniques that shaped Antoni Gaudí's distinctive architectural style
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