Antoni Gaudí's Casa Batlló in Barcelona

At first, modernist architecture did not appeal to me much but with time, it's growing on me. This week, I was able to visit Casa Batlló with my friend Roxanne and it was gorgeous! Every room was different, unique and full of subtle details. The visit comes with an audio guide, which provides helpful insights into these details that would otherwise be missed. These are just a few snapshots from our visit.

Also, fun fact: the verb "gaudir" means "to enjoy" in Catalan. Que gaudeixis!

Spine-shaped wood and ergonomic handrail at the main entrance of the home.

There are no straight lines in this home; every surface is curved.

The chandelier from the room with the mushroom fireplace.

This living room has a very sea-like theme - the ceiling reminded me of a shell.

Some of the shades of blue from the living room.

The tiles on the lower levels are a very light blue whereas the higher you climb, the darker they become. This has to do with the need to lighten up the space based on how close it is to the natural light.

Here you can see the darker tiles. The windows also became smaller on the higher levels.

Gaudi used recycled pieces of glass for this detail.

Gaudi-style flower pots on the patio.

Some roof details...

If you decide to visit Barcelona, I highly recommend visiting this site. For more information, visit the official website.

A view of the exterior of the home on Passeig de Gracia (it's third from left).