Hospital de Sant Pau Barcelona, Lluis Domenech i Montaner building, Architecture, Architect
Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau : Historic Barcelona Building
Spanish Health Building design by Lluis Domenech i Montaner, Spain
post updated 10 May 2024
Date built: 1902-30
Architect: Lluis Domenech i Montaner (1849-1923)
Location: Carrer Sant Antoni Maria Claret / Cartagena, Barcelona
Photos © Thomas Boczko
Historic Barcelona Building
post updated 13 May 2021
Hospital de Sant Pau
Hospital de Sant Pau images © Thomas Boczko, received 261106
Description from Thomas Boczko: Incredible space for a hospital with open space between pavilions, still performs function of one of the most important hospitals in the city where patients are surrounded by beautiful sculptures, mosaics and gardens.
Hospital de Sant Pau photos:
The Modernista Sant Pau Complex was built between 1905 and 1930 and designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner as a garden city for nursing the sick. After being used as a public hospital for a century, its newly refurbished pavilions shine again in all their splendour. A visit to this exceptional architectural ensemble is a unique experience.
By the late 19th century, the old Hospital de la Santa Creu in Barcelona’s Raval neighbourhood needed to be relocated because it had become obsolete and too small. The result was an ambitious project inspired by the breakthroughs in health and hygiene at the time. It is important to remember that this institution has always been associated with charitable work, welfare and the latest discoveries in healthcare.
This is Europe’s foremost art-nouveau complex and an icon among Barcelona’s dazzling array of landmarks which embodies the city’s innovative spirit. It was awarded World Heritage status by UNESCO in 1997 and now its architectural and artistic values have been brought to a wider audience with the new use of its pavilions.
source: https://www.barcelonaturisme.com/wv3/en/page/1193/sant-pau-recinte-modernista.html
Arquitecte: Lluís Domènech i Montaner
Location: Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, 08025 Barcelona, Catalunya, Northeast Spain, southwestern Europe
Barcelona Architectural Designs
Contemporary Architecture in Barcelona – architectural selection below:
Turó de la Peira’s Sports Center, CEM Turó de la Peira, Carrer de Sant Iscle 50-54
Architects: Arquitectura Anna Noguera
photo : Daniel Martínez
Turó de la Peira’s Sports Center
In 2014 the Barcelona City Council held an architectural competition for the landscape planning of an interior urban block and a sports facility consisting of an indoor heated swimming pool and a sports court.
GSS Security Mataró Office Interior, Mataró
Design: Alex March Studio
photo : Eugeni Pons
GSS Security Mataró
Just entering the reception area, our retina already obtains the hallmarks of the entire project: a sharp style with an industrial character, very welcoming and with a futuristic point, which harmonizes with the cutting-edge technology offered by the company GSS Security.
Lluís Domènech i Montaner – Montaner i Simon Publishing House
Website: Sant Pau Recinte Modernista
Lluís Domènech i Montaner : Catalan Music Palace
Barcelona hospital : Casa de Convalescència
Lluís Domènech i Montaner: Lleo Morera House
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Website: www.santpau.es