Sagrada Familia, Barcelona – 78.7%

June 13, 2023 by SusmitaBuildings, Institutional Buildings, Spain

Sagrada Familia review

“Filigree in concrete. Uplifting, complex forms amalgamated with utmost grace. A kaleidoscope of textures and materials, which takes an eternity to build…”

Review by Susmita

Overall Score – 78.7%

Overall Maintenance – 3/3

Image Source : Author (Exterior of Sagrada Familia)

Rating of Basic Features:

Access Road – 2/3

Ease of Drop and Pick-up – 3/3

Parking Space – 2/3

Ease of Movement within the Building – 3/3

Security – 2/3

Parks and Landscaping – 2/3

Interior Design – 3/3

Dining Options – 2/3

Restroom Facilities – 3/3

Connectivity with Bus/Metro – 3/3

Overall Rating – 3/3

Architectural Features and Details of Sagrada Familia

sagrada familia ticket window — “Schools” with undulating walls

sagrada familia entry ticket — Ticket souvenir

sagrada familia elevated walkway handrail detali — Elevated walkway handrail detail

sagrada familia spires under construction — Spires under construction

sagrada familia wall detail — Wall detail

sagrada familia biomorphism column detail — Bio-morphism column detail

sagrada familia street view — Street view from front steps

sagrada familia gaudi museum entry — Entry to the Gaudi Museum

sagrada familia less ornate walkways — One of the less ornate walkways

sagrada familia ceiling lattice — Lattice of a 45m high nave ceiling…

The subtle, accented lighting adds to an uplifting, heavenly quality

Chiseled overhangs above the rose windows

sagrada familia ceiling lattices montjuic hill — Column lattices resembling Montjuic hill forests

Viewpoints and balconies at multiple levels

sagrada familia masterplan l — Masterplan and layout of the columns

sagrada familia biblical themes — Themes from the bible are fused into the facade

sagrada familia rear entrance and archway — Rear entrance and archway

sagrada familia column detail — Column detail

sagrada familia biblical stories — Biblical stories depicted on walls

sagrada familia concrete mouldings — Glass window fused seamlessly with concrete mouldings

sagrada familia gaudi museum construction photos — Images showing work in progress at Gaudi Museum

sagrada familia breakout enclosure — Breakout enclosure

sagrada familia minimalist landscaped patches — Minimalist landscaped patches

sagrada familia glory facade — Biblical representation on rear “Glory” facade

sagrada familiabalcony moulding — Balcony moulding detail

sagrada familia tree column prototype — Tree column prototype

sagrada familia minimalist landscaping — Minimalist landscaping

sagrada familia roof prototype — The roof prototype

sagrada familia passion facade — Rendering of the “Passion Facade”

How to reach Sagrada Familia?

It is easily accessible from both L2 and L5 metro lines. Nearest stations are Encants and Monumental.

What can be improved at Sagrada Familia?

Public amenities. But since it is a church/cathedral, we can’t expect many public amenities. Although it functions more as a tourist destination. And you can plan a wedding here too!

Review of Sagrada Familia:

“Sagrada Familia is an architectural marvel and UNESCO world heritage site. Known for its art noveau and gothic style, it is the most popular tourist destination in Barcelona. A landmark across Europe and the world.

A construction horizon spanning over a century, it is still work in progress. A combination of varying materials, textures and free-flowing forms are amalgamated in a unique manner, quite unlike any other building in the world!

Distinct levels in the cathedral are marked according to their specific purposes. The lowest level houses the museum of Antonio Gaudi. It has original renderings and prototypes of parts of the cathedral based on the original design concept.

One can find plenty of eateries around the cathedral. It is completely immersed in the urban neighbourhood setting and sees a large footfall of tourists round the year”

Location of Sagrada Familia:

Antonio Gaudi, art noveau, barcelona, gothic cathedral, sagrada familia, spain

Susmita

Susmita has juggled diverse roles in real estate, project budgeting, valuation and execution on construction sites. Having traveled to more than 20 countries, she has worked across 4 regions in India. When on the go, she likes to run and swim a kilometer or two. At rest, she likes to read. A lot. And if it's legit to say it, Susmita is a 'prolific' cook & foodie too. She is the founder of LocalFeedback.Org.