When we think of Barcelona, the eclectic art of Antoni Gaudi immediately springs to mind. It is present in every corner of the city. Or we think of the Olympic Ring with the tower designed by Santiago Calatrava; but these are only two aspects of the exquisite beauty of the Catalan capital which has been able to blend old and new in a unique and unpredictable way. The traditional Gothic architecture has a discreet historical flavour, while the buildings that have appeared in the past 10 years reflect modern art trends like Cubism, Neo-plasticism, and Futurism. Named the European capital of innovation in 2014, the city boasts extremely distinctive urban planning because of the unusual bevelled corners on city blocks that provide more open street intersections, with extra space for outdoor cafes and seating, that give the city its particularly sociable community atmosphere. AUTHOR: Chiara Ingrosso is an Architect and PhD in History of Architecture at the University of Naples Luigi Vanvitelli. SELLING POINTS: . A contemporary guide to the architecture of Barcelona, purpose of which is to tell about the city through its architectural works . The book's jacket opens out into a map, marking the locations of the architectural works and interesting sites to visit . Includes general information about Barcelona, and useful tips for travellers . Each entry includes a photo of the whole building, architectural drawings, a short description, and facts including architect, year of construction, address, website and how to visit 82 colour, 60 b/w images
