He qualified as a master builder in 1872. There are several works by him in Barcelona, such as Casa Caralt (1899; Bailèn, 125) and Casa Antoni Massana (1900; Bailèn, 122).
His best work is probably Torre Ignacio Portabella (1905; Avinguda del Tibidabo, 27 - Teodor Roviralta, 4). This building is constructed in a Historicist style. Nevertheless, the decoration on the façade, with floral appliqués, displays a certain pattern more akin to Modernista language.
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.
The Guidebook of Barcelona Modernisme Route can be acquired in our centers of Modernisme.
