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Construction of the Sagrada Família
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Construction on the Sagrada Família started on this day (St. Joseph's Day) in 1882.
Led by Catalan Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí starting in 1883, after architect Francisco Paula de Villar resigned, the church's construction is ongoing (about 70% done), and has an expected completion date of 2026, marking the centenary of Gaudí's death.
Over the past 135 years, five generations have witnessed the prolonged construction. At the time of Gaudí's death, less than a quarter of the project had been completed.
Initially meant to serve as a temple dedicated to the Holy Family, the plans were modified to turn the project into a church. Gaudí laboriously worked on the design and layout, and included Christian symbolism to express faith and piety through architecture, with the use of color, light, and natural forms in the design of each structure. Fully aware of what a massive undertaking this project would be, Gaudí designed the plans so that the church would be built in modules. The church also houses a school.
Construction has progressed relatively slowly in the twentieth century, as the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) interrupted work until the 1950s; furthermore, private donations and entrance fees are the only source of funding.
Led by Catalan Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí starting in 1883, after architect Francisco Paula de Villar resigned, the church's construction is ongoing (about 70% done), and has an expected completion date of 2026, marking the centenary of Gaudí's death.
Over the past 135 years, five generations have witnessed the prolonged construction. At the time of Gaudí's death, less than a quarter of the project had been completed.
Initially meant to serve as a temple dedicated to the Holy Family, the plans were modified to turn the project into a church. Gaudí laboriously worked on the design and layout, and included Christian symbolism to express faith and piety through architecture, with the use of color, light, and natural forms in the design of each structure. Fully aware of what a massive undertaking this project would be, Gaudí designed the plans so that the church would be built in modules. The church also houses a school.
Construction has progressed relatively slowly in the twentieth century, as the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) interrupted work until the 1950s; furthermore, private donations and entrance fees are the only source of funding.
Barcelona, Spain
March 19th, 1882
post by Chanez Baali
project: The Glass Files #onthisday via Instagram
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