Francisco de Paula del Villar y Lozano
Also known as: Francesc de Paula Villar i Lozano
- 1He was a Spanish architect active during the 19th century.
- 2His lifespan extended from 1828 to 1901.
- 3He contributed to the architectural development of Spain during his career.
Francisco de Paula del Villar y Lozano was a Spanish architect.
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first architect commissioned by the source for the basilica
Villar was the original architect chosen by Bocabella to design the Sagrada Família, though he resigned shortly after construction began.
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.
Francisco de Paula del Villar y Lozano was a professional Spanish architect who lived from 1828 to 1901. He played a significant role in the architectural landscape of 19th-century Spain through his various design projects and professional contributions.
Sagrada Família 's museum in Barcelona . Drawing by Francesc de Paula VillarWikimedia Commons; Harmonia Amanda; Own work; CC BY-SA 3.0; Wikimedia Commons: Category:Francesc de Paula Villar i LozanoProyecto de la Sagrada Familia de Francisco de Paula del Villar y Lozano (1882).Wikimedia Commons; Francisco de Paula del Villar y Lozano; Rainer Zerbst, Antoni Gaudí , Ed. Taschen, Köln (1985), ISBN 3-8228-7011-0; Public domain; Wikimedia Commons: Category:Francesc de Paula Villar i LozanoFrancisco de Paula del Villar y LozanoWikimedia Commons; Unknown author Unknown author; Ana Mª Férrin, Gaudí, de piedra y fuego , Ed. Jaraquemada, Barcelona (2001), ISBN 84-932015-0-2; Public domain; Wikimedia Commons; Wikidata P18 (image) His career spanned the latter half of the 19th century, during which he engaged in major construction and restoration efforts. As an architect, he was known for his technical expertise and his participation in the development of urban and religious structures that defined the era.