Sagrada Família

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Summary

Basílica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família, or simply Sagrada Família, is a Catholic church under construction in the Eixample district of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

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District where the basilica is located
The church is situated within this iconic 19th-century urban expansion of Barcelona, characterized by its grid layout and modernist architecture.
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defining architectural masterpiece and life-long project
This basilica is Gaudí's most famous work, representing the culmination of his architectural style and his deep religious devotion, which he worked on until his death.
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International recognition status
The Nativity façade and the Crypt of the Sagrada Família were inscribed as part of the 'Works of Antoni Gaudí' World Heritage site in 2005.
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Sculptor of the Passion façade
He was commissioned to create the controversial, angular sculptures for the Passion façade, which significantly departed from Gaudí's original aesthetic.
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Founder of the project
He was a bookseller and philanthropist who founded the Spiritual Association of Devotees of Saint Joseph, which commissioned the construction of the basilica.
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Original architect of the Sagrada Família
He was the first architect commissioned to design the church in 1882 before resigning and being succeeded by Antoni Gaudí.
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Primary patron and collaborator
As Gaudí's most important patron, his financial support and friendship allowed Gaudí to pursue his most ambitious architectural experiments.
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Structural engineering principle used by Gaudí
Gaudí utilized hanging chain models to determine the optimal shape for the arches and vaults, ensuring structural stability without the need for external buttresses.
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Architectural movement context
The Sagrada Família is considered the pinnacle of the Catalan Modernisme movement, which emphasized curvilinear forms and natural motifs.
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Stylistic influence on the early design
The original design by Villar was rooted in Gothic Revival, and Gaudí retained the traditional Latin cross plan while evolving the style into his unique organic form.
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