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Jesús Maturana

Casa Batlló unveils Gaudí's best-kept secret after its complete restoration

The comprehensive refurbishment of the rear façade of Antoni Gaudí's work and the private courtyard of the Planta Noble required an investment of 3.5 million euros and the joint work of specialised restorers and local craftsmen who have preserved centuries-old techniques and adapted them to contemporary standards.

This intervention marks a historic milestone, as since 1915 the colours of the rear façade had changed and characteristic elements of the courtyard such as the jardinières and the pergola had completely disappeared. Although there was limited restoration work in the 1950s and 1990s, this represents the first truly comprehensive restoration of the space, where every material has been returned to its original splendour in accordance with Gaudí's intentions.

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