Lluís Muncunill i Parellada facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lluís Muncunill i Parellada
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Lluís Muncunill
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Lluis Muncunill
1868 Fonollosa
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| Died | 1931 Terrassa
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| Occupation | architect |
| Known for | Modernisme Architect |
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Notable work
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Masia Freixa |
Lluís Muncunill i Parellada (born February 25, 1868, in Fonollosa, Barcelona; died April 25, 1931, in Terrassa) was a famous Catalan architect. He was a key part of the Modernisme movement, which was a special style of art and architecture popular in Catalonia.
Lluís Muncunill became an architect in 1892. For 40 years, he worked in the city of Terrassa. He designed many different kinds of buildings there. These included public buildings, churches, factories, and homes. From 1892 to 1903, he was the official architect for the city. Other well-known Modernisme architects, like Antoni Gaudí and Lluís Domènech i Montaner, influenced his work.
Lluís Muncunill's Famous Buildings
Lluís Muncunill designed many important buildings. His work helped shape the look of Terrassa. Here are some of his most notable projects:
- Terrassa Town Hall (1900-1902): This is the main building for the city government.
- Masia Freixa (1907-1910): A unique house known for its curved shapes and towers.
- Izard Factory Dyeing Hall (1921): A part of a factory where fabrics were dyed.
- Joan Barata House (1905): One of the many homes he designed.
- Hotel Peninsular (1903): A hotel he created for visitors.
- Emili Matalonga House and Warehouse (1904): A building combining a home and a storage area.
- Baltasar Gorina House (1902): Another example of his residential designs.
- Sociedad General de Electricidad (1908): A building for an electricity company.
- Joaquim Alegre Warehouse (1904): A storage building.
- Condicionamiento Tarrasense (1915-1917): A large industrial building.
- Marcet i Poal Warehouse (1920): Another industrial storage building.
- Pere Font Batallé Factory (1916): A factory building.
- Gran Casino del Foment de Terrassa (1920): A large entertainment venue.
- Palau d'Indústries (1901): A palace for industries.
Images for kids
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The Town Hall of Terrassa, designed by Lluís Muncunill.
See also
- In Spanish: Lluís Muncunill i Parellada para niños
