Now that you've seen the outside of the Gaudi masterpiece, here's your chance to have a peak inside (at least virtually so).
Gaudi's architecture is inspired by nature. Apparently he spent countless hours as a child and even as a growing teenager and young adult studying nature: the way that a leaf would drop from a tree, the way light would play on various objects at different times during the day, the way animals would move in and out of the forest etc. These movements are imitated in his architecture. You can almost feel the movement of the levels of the loft. It's hard to believe that they are cast in concrete.
The pillars supporting the roof structure of this basilica are poured concrete but they look more like the trunks of massive trees - purposely so, in order to give the impression that we are in a forest.
Even the canopy of this forest is made present in the roof lines, and there is plenty of natural light (or is it natural). If there are artificial lighting fixtures in this place, they are not visible to the casual observer.
This view up the central nave of the church gives a good perspective of the use of angles and light. The basilica is large enough to accommodate thousands of visitors who may gather here for liturgical celebrations, but since the interior of the building has only been consecrated for about two years or so, it hasn't been long since this sacred space has been used for sacred actions.
Then there's the next aspect of this place of prayer: the stained glass windows, portals of heavenly light to colour the interior with the hues that induce meditation. Have a look, and enjoy the play of light, an artful understanding of how celestial light can transform the heart of terrestrial beings.
Of course, Gaudi designed many buildings other than the Sagrada Famiglia too. One of those is an apartment which is still in use.
The characteristic absence of squared corners and of rounded edges has been the subject of discussions and inspirations for architects and art lovers the world over.
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| Choir loft, Sagrada Famiglia, Barcelona |
The pillars supporting the roof structure of this basilica are poured concrete but they look more like the trunks of massive trees - purposely so, in order to give the impression that we are in a forest.
Even the canopy of this forest is made present in the roof lines, and there is plenty of natural light (or is it natural). If there are artificial lighting fixtures in this place, they are not visible to the casual observer.
This view up the central nave of the church gives a good perspective of the use of angles and light. The basilica is large enough to accommodate thousands of visitors who may gather here for liturgical celebrations, but since the interior of the building has only been consecrated for about two years or so, it hasn't been long since this sacred space has been used for sacred actions.
Of course, Gaudi designed many buildings other than the Sagrada Famiglia too. One of those is an apartment which is still in use.
The characteristic absence of squared corners and of rounded edges has been the subject of discussions and inspirations for architects and art lovers the world over.
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