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History and description:

This is the first important project of the architect Antoni Gaudí i Cornet.
Built between 1883 and 1888, the house Manuel Vicens i Montaner is an imaginative residential project made for a rich family owning a ceramic factory. This is reflected in the façade with a big variety of ceramic decoration.
The building has different volumes separated by angles in an opposite concept to the curved shapes of La Pedrera.
The interior atmosphere of parts of the building has some influence of Islamic architecture, this influence is strongly manifested into the room named the "fumoir" (Smoke room).
Ornamentation of ceiling is related to plants and flowers showing nice color contrasts.

Images:

	Different views of forged iron fence

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