1. The immersive visit which continues to exist since 2021
Casa Batlló brought Antoni Gaudí’s legacy into the future with its innovative immersive visitwhich opened its doors in 2021. This experience combines exemplary restoration with different technological innovations that explain the building and amplify the magic of the architect’s creative universe. The tour, which has already been enjoyed by 5 million people, uses augmented reality, immersive rooms and special installations to immersively explain the history of the House and its creator. Winner of 37 international awards, it has established itself as a world museum reference. A unique innovative approach in a World Heritage site that enriches the visitor experience, appeals to all audiences and connects the past, present and future.
2. The mappings on the facade of Casa Batlló
Every year, Casa Batlló uses its iconic facade as a canvas for spectacular mappings. A show that has become a tradition, mixing art and technology, to offer a new interpretation of Gaudí’s work. Visual artists Refik Anadol and Sofía Crespo transformed the facade into a scene of lights, colors and movements, creating a spectacle that attracts locals and tourists. The mappings not only celebrate Gaudí’s creativity, they also reaffirm the Casa’s ability to constantly reinvent itself and engage with the public, sharing an iconic façade of Barcelona. Casa Batlló remains a living space, open to all, and allows Gaudí’s work to constantly evolve
3. Interventions by contemporary architects
Gaudí’s legacy is also part of the future of Casa Batlló with interventions by renowned architects such as the Japanese Kengo Kuma. His proposal materializes in a new staircase that reinterprets the relationship between light and space, fundamental elements of Gaudí’s work. This staircase consists of five floors that connect the roof to the basement of the building. It is inspired by the building’s courtyard of lights and is a tribute to the eloquence of light in the house. The aluminum chain cladding designed by Kuma, combined with lighting by Mario Nani, offers a journey that pays homage to Gaudí in a majestic staircase that plunges into the depths.
Presentation of Casa Batlló
Casa Batlló, one of Antoni Gaudí’s most emblematic works and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005, continues to surprise with each new phase of restoration. This recent intervention on the rear facade allows visitors to discover the original colors of the house as they were designed in 1906, before the renovation.
A myth of modernist architecture, Casa Batlló has become an emblem of Barcelona and world design. The meticulous attention to detail during the restoration has allowed the rediscovery of elements that reflect the splendor of the era, restoring the vitality and artistic sense that Gaudí imprinted on every corner of the house.
Best international exhibition
Casa Batlló continues to accumulate international recognition and this restoration positions itself as a benchmark in the combination of tradition and innovation. The monument has won numerous awards, including that of “ Best international exhibition » during the Museums & Heritage Awards in 2022.
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Casa Batlló
Pg. de Gràcia, 43, L’Eixample,
08007 Barcelona, Spain
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