He qualified first as a master builder and later, in 1879, as an architect. As a result of his training, like many architects of that time he designed buildings of a rather severe style. However, during the period when Modernisme emerged, he used floral ornamentation on his works, such as the former Hostafrancs Deputy Mayor's building (1895; 1908-1915; Creu Coberta, 106; currently the Sants-Montjuïc district offices of Barcelona City Council), which he reformed with U. Iranzo. Gradually, however, his style evolved. His compositions lost their rigidity to suit the demands of his customers, Barcelona's upper middle classes.
Principal works
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The Barcelona Modernisme Route is an itinerary through the Barcelona of Gaudí, Domènech i Montaner and Puig i Cadafalch, who, together with other architects, made Barcelona the great capital of Catalan Art Nouveau. With this route you can discover impressive palaces, amazing houses, the temple that is symbol of the city and an immense hospital, as well as more popular and everyday works such as pharmacies, shops, shops, lanterns or banks. Modernisme works that show that Art Nouveau took root in Barcelona and even today is still a living art, a lived art.
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