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Modernism in Sabadell
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The artistic movement known as Modernism arrived in Sabadell at a time of great economic expansion. Since the middle of the 19th century, the city's industrial development had prospered, making Sabadell an economic centre at a national level, dedicated to manufacturing woollen cloth. In the Modernist trend, the middle classes found a means of expressing themselves and demonstrating their role.
You should see:
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Hotel Suís (1902)
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Architect: Juli Batllevell Outstanding elements: Lines of the façade, Catalan nationalism (chamfer, balustrade, roof), decoration with mosaic and plant motifs, sgraffito with floral motifs.
Address: C/ Indústria, 59
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Sallarès Deu Factory (1914)
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Architect: Eduard M. Balcells i Buïgas Outstanding items: lines of the façade, Catalan nationalism, saw-tooth shaped roof.
Nowadays it houses the headquarters of the Companyia d'Aigües de Sabadell - CASSA - (Sabadell Water Company). The Water Museum may be visited by prior appointment (tel. 93 715 57 00) 93 715 57 00)
Address: C/ Concepció, 20
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Sagrada Familia School (1909)
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Architect: Gabriel Borrell Outstanding elements: parabolic arch, link between the shape and the sculpture, decoration with pieces of broken ceramic.
Address: C/ Indústria, 9
Closed to the public.
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Lluch Office (1908)
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Architect: Juli Batllevell Outstanding elements: medieval columns and arches, decoration with mosaics and plant elements, desire for art to extend throughout.
Address: C/ Indústria, 10
It is currently being restored and will be recovered as a city facility.
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Headquarters of the Caixa de Sabadell (1905-1915)
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Architect: Jeroni Martorell Outstanding items: symbology, stained glass, sgraffitos with floral and symbolic motifs, medieval style, basilica floor plan, parabolic arch, total art.
Address: C/ Gràcia, 17
Open to the public by prior appointment. Contact Ms. Isabel Muñoz, tel. 696 406 767. Dramatised visits "A walk through time" on the last Sunday of every month explaining the history of this financial institution.
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Headquarters of the Caixa de Sabadell Benevolent Work organisation - Former Industrial College of Arts and Professions (1907)
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Architect: Jeroni Martorell. Nowadays it houses the headquarters of the Caixa de Sabadell Benevolent Work organisation Outstanding elements: tower (with medieval influences and Gothic design).
Address: C/ Font, 1
Open to the public by prior appointment. Contact Ms. Isabel Muñoz tel. 696 406 767.
Dramatised visits "A walk through time" on the last Sunday of every month explaining the history of this financial institution.
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Private houses in Calle de la Escola Industrial (1902-1906)
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Architect: Juli Batllevell. Outstanding elements: lines of the façade, wrought iron design of the balustrades.
Address: C/ Escola Industrial, 16-18
View of the façade. Closed to the public.
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Check routes planned by the Sabadell History Museum, Calle Sant Antoni, 13, tel. 93 727 85 55 and in the publication "El portal dels museus" (The museum portal). 93 727 85 55 and in the publication "El portal dels museus" (The museum portal).
Guided tours for groups at arranged times: tel. 93 727 85 55 or at the e-mail address mhs@ajsabadell.es. 93 727 85 55 or at the e-mail address mhs@ajsabadell.es.
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