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Casa Navas
Designed by architect Lluis Domenech i Montaner, Casa Navàs uniqueness is one of the best examples of Art Nouveau in Europe. Built between 1901 and 1907, and located in the heart of the city, Domenech i Montaner designed to Joaquim Navàs a building housing the new housing and business premises of his client, and that showed Mercadal Square an imposing stone facade with a tower at the corner. Unfortunately, in 1938 during the Civil War, the effects of a bombing destroyed this slender tower and crowning step original.
One of the salient features of the House Navàs is its magnificent interior decoration, preserved almost intact, thanks to the care of their owners. Ceramics, mosaics, graffiti, stone work and stained glass windows Navàs House, are fine examples of Art Nouveau decorative arts, not to mention the furniture, designed and performed largely by renowned cabinetmaker Gaspar Homar.
Also of note is the establishment of Navàs House, located on the ground floor, which still retains the structure and original furniture. Open to the public, we recommend a visit.
One of the salient features of the House Navàs is its magnificent interior decoration, preserved almost intact, thanks to the care of their owners. Ceramics, mosaics, graffiti, stone work and stained glass windows Navàs House, are fine examples of Art Nouveau decorative arts, not to mention the furniture, designed and performed largely by renowned cabinetmaker Gaspar Homar.
Also of note is the establishment of Navàs House, located on the ground floor, which still retains the structure and original furniture. Open to the public, we recommend a visit.
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