Comenius Project

1. By Ana Jardí 2 ESO B

2. Pictures of the Amatller house

3. Brief explanation
 The Amatller is the second
most important Modernist
building in Passeig de Gràcia,
Barcelona, designed by the
architect Josep Puig i
Cadafalch between 1898 and
1900.
 The building was
commissioned by the
chocolate industry owner,
Antonio Puig Amatller. The
façade reminds us the Nordic
reminiscent of a classic
chocolate bar
 The sculpture was made ​​by
Eusebi Arnau, but Alfons
Jujol collaborated too.
 The main floor is an
example of the
ornamental richness and
atmosphere of that golden
opulent bourgeoisie who
lived in this district.

4. Brief explanation
 With a flat facade, a central
courtyard and a staircase that
leads to the bedrooms.
 In the front, you can see the two
asymmetrical doors and the
statue of Saint George killing the
dragon, by Eusebi Arnau.
 The Germanic element is the
bold ridged cornice,
highlighted with ceramic
tiles. You can visit the
caretaker’s office, which has
survived intact and contains
one of the finest stained-glass
windows . On the ground
floor there is a gallery staging
temporary exhibitions.