Joan Martorell
Also known as: Joan Martorell y Montells · Joan Martorell i Montells
- 1He lived from 1833 to 1906.
- 2He was a professional Catalan architect and designer.
- 3He was the uncle of the architect Bernardí Martorell i Puig.
Joan Martorell i Montells was a Catalan architect and designer.
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architect who recommended Gaudí to the source
Martorell was a key advisor to Bocabella and played a crucial role in suggesting that Gaudí take over the architectural direction of the Sagrada Família.
Influential mentor and architect
Martorell was a key mentor to Gaudí, introducing him to the Neo-Gothic style and helping him secure his first major commissions.
Joan Martorell i Montells was a notable Catalan architect and designer active during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His career spanned from 1833 to 1906, during which he contributed to the architectural landscape of Catalonia.
Cristóbal Cascante Colom y Luis Doménech proyectan un seminario para la Compañía de Jesús (1883)Wikimedia Commons; Jose Luis Filpo Cabana; Own work; CC BY 3.0; Wikimedia Commons: Category:Joan MartorellEntrada a la finca de la Cardosa. La cerámica vidriada, el ladrillo y la piedra.Wikimedia Commons; José Luis Filpo Cabana; Own work; CC BY 3.0; Wikimedia Commons: Category:Joan MartorellLuis Doménech Montaner y Cristóbal Cascante buscan en las antiguas formas del gótico y arte mudéjar, la decoración para el edificio proyectado por Juan Martorell Montells (1883-1892)Wikimedia Commons; José Luis Filpo Cabana; Own work; CC BY 3.0; Wikimedia Commons: Category:Joan Martorell Beyond his professional output, he is also recognized for his family connections within the field of architecture. He was the uncle of the architect Bernardí Martorell i Puig, who continued the family's involvement in the design and construction traditions of the region.