Church of Colònia Güell
Also known as: Cripta de la Colònia Güell · la Sagrada Família
- 1Designed by the architect Antoni Gaudí.
- 2Commissioned in 1898 by Count Eusebi de Güell.
- 3Construction officially began in 1908.
- 4Features a design including two naves and a forty-meter-high central dome.
- 5Work was halted in 1914 following the death of the patron.
- 6The lower nave was finalized and opened between 1915 and 1917.
The Church of Colònia Güell is an unfinished work by Antoni Gaudí.
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Industrial village site for structural experimentation
Gaudí used the construction of this industrial colony to test his innovative structural theories, particularly the use of catenary arches and inclined columns.
industrial project commissioned by Eusebi Güell
This industrial village was a major project funded by Güell, showcasing his commitment to social welfare for his workers and providing a site for Gaudí's experimental architecture.
The Church of Colònia Güell is a notable, albeit unfinished, architectural project designed by the renowned architect Antoni Gaudí. Located in the company town of Santa Coloma de Cervelló near Barcelona, the structure was commissioned to serve as a place of worship for the local workforce.
This image was uploaded as part of Wiki Loves Monuments 2011 .Wikimedia Commons; Kippelboy; Own work; CC BY-SA 3.0; Wikimedia Commons: Category:Cripta de la Colònia GüellScale model at the "Catalunya en Miniatura" miniature park : Crypt of the Colònia GüellWikimedia Commons; Jordiferrer; Own work; CC BY-SA 3.0; Wikimedia Commons: Category:Cripta de la Colònia GüellCripta de la Colonia Güell, de Antoni Gaudí (Santa Coloma de Cervelló)Wikimedia Commons; Canaan; Own work; CC BY-SA 4.0; Wikimedia Commons; Wikidata P18 (image) Commissioned by Count Eusebi de Güell in 1898, the project faced significant delays, with construction not commencing until 1908. The original ambitious design featured two naves, two towers, and a massive forty-meter-high central dome. Following the death of the Count in 1914, the family halted the project, leaving only the lower nave to be completed and put into use between 1915 and 1917.