Restoration of the main façade of Gaudí’s Casa Batlló

• Main Authors: Xavier Villanueva, Joan Olona, Manuel Angel Iglesias-Campos, Mireia Bosch, Joan Ramon Rosell, Antonia Navarro, Ignasi Villanueva
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Universitat Politècnica de València 2020-12-01
• Series: Loggia, Arquitectura & Restauración
• Subjects: piedra montjuic; trencadís; cemento natural; nanoparticulas; nube puntos
• Online Access: https://polipapers.upv.es/index.php/loggia/article/view/14066

In accordance with Casa Batlló’s Conservation Plan, the initial project contemplated a minimal intervention of maintenance and conservation. Prior to the start of the intervention, studies and tests were carried out, to find out, check and determine the different methodologies and materials to be used. However, a careful inspection of the façade revealed pathological processes and undocumented findings about the construction techniques. These studies and the results of the tests allowed to agree upon the procedures and materials to be used.