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Park Güell was designed by Antoni Gaudí for businessman Eusebi Güell. It is located in a quiet and hilly residential area, around 10mins drive from the famous Sagrada Familia. The association between entrepreneur Eusebi Güell and architect Antoni Gaudí began when Güell saw a window display that Gaudí had planned for glove retailer Esteve Comella at the Universal Exhibition in Paris…

The incomplete Park Güell, Barcelona was originally published on G Edition

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I have written about an indigo tie dye workshop in my previous post and have finally tried it myself. The above are our results, which we are very happy with! Take a guess which piece takes more time and effort… the t-shirt is the easiest one to prep before dying, while the minimalistic looking cushion covers…

Tried & Tested – Indigo Tie Dye Workshop in Lantau Island was originally published on G Edition

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The photos you see here were taken from my home on Hong Kong island last night. The moon was bright and we had so much fun shooting it. We even went down to the Central Pier for more but the best shots were taken from home. There are a few amazing red moon photos (no…

Where to get more Full Moon in Hong Kong was originally published on G Edition

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In continuation with my previous post, this is to share my personal experiences at Tokyo Design Week 2016. We had great fun and spent 7 hectic yet fruitful days there, showcasing my bag label GLUSH/, meeting new friends from around the world both inside and outside the business. Apart from product designs, there are various fields of innovative…

TOKYO DESIGN WEEK – Architecture . Robots . Lifestyle Products was originally published on G Edition

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There are thousands of hidden gems on Airbnb, and while I was doing my research for my Tokyo trip, I’ve found these ones. Although they are all booked up for the dates I wanted, I have decided to keep my journal public for myself to refer to, when I need them for my next trip. If…

Top 5 Airbnb lofts in Tokyo was originally published on G Edition

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Tokyo Design Week 2016

I am very excited to share with you that my bag label GLUSH/ is invited to exhibit at this year’s Tokyo Design Week! It is one of the biggest design festivals in Japan, where innovators such as international architects, product, accessories, fashion, and multimedia designers showcase their creative works to the public. Hundreds of AirTents…

Tokyo Design Week 2016 was originally published on G Edition

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This is probably the most famous architectural works of the great Spanish Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí on the planet. Sagrada Familia is one of the top 3 must-see spots of Barcelona, as mentioned in my previous post. Located in the city centre, this church has been in construction since 1892, and it’s not expected to be…

Sagrada Familia, Barcelona was originally published on G Edition

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Barcelona - Top 3 Gaudi Sights

If it’s your first time stepping onto the land of Barcelona, beware – you might get heavily drugged by Gaudi, the ingenious architect active in the industry since his graduation in 1878, until his end of life in 1926. He once said “Those who look for the laws of Nature as a support for their new works collaborate with the creator.” He is definitely one who had achieved the highest level of such collaborations. I was personally so amazed that I immediately dived into his living works around the city and filled my entire trip with Gaudi.

Below are a few top sights from my list, and more details of each will follow soon. Take it bit by bit, as you need to prep yourself to soak in all the awesomeness!

Top 3 sights to See

1. Sagrada Familia

This is definitely the most famous of Gaudí’s works.  Located in the city centre, this church has been in construction since 1892, and it’s not expected to be finished until 2030.  The architect showcased the epitome of the relationship between man, nature, and religion through its architecture and façade sculptures. Climbing one of its towers will give you a unique view of Barcelona, if you are not afraid of heights.  I would highly recommend taking the audio tour as it is very informative, allowing you to understand the design details and the reasons behind them.  Long queues are common due to the site’s popularity, so it is a good idea to pre-book tickets here.

Time required: 2hrs

2. Park Güell

This park looks like Tarzan’s jungle when I first stepped in – mainly because of the huge stone pillars and bridges in surreal curvy shapes, surrounded by exotic flowers and plants. Built between 1900 and 1914, it is a garden complex involving a series of dynamically designed buildings, including Gaudí’s house.  You can discover “trencadis” (surfaces covered with irregular ceramic pieces) in most of the buildings – Gaudí‘s signature and Art Nouveau. Today, this site is part of the UNESCO World Heritage. Pre-book tickets here.

Time required: 3-4hrs

3. Colonia Güell

Yes, another Güell project. Gaudi and Eusebi Güell had a close relationship of an architect and client, and also close friends who admire each other. With this church commissioned to Gaudi, this is where he brought together for the first time all of his architectural innovations. “Had the church been finished it would have been a “monumental model of the Sagrada Familia,” said Gaudi. Apart from the crypt, you can walk around the cute little town where a number of historical buildings with delicate decorations can be found. Since it is slightly further away from city centre (around 30mins driving), the site is not as busy as the previous two. You can buy tickets there easily, but if you would like to order online, click here.

Time required: 1-2hrs

When to Visit

Summer between June and September is definitely peak season but you can expect perfect cloudless skies for your adventures. Simply pre-plan and pre-book all your museum tickets a week ahead, to allow you skipping the long queues.

See all the places mentioned in this map below. You can download this map into your Google Map (desktop) here.

  There will be more details on all the Gaudi buildings I have personally visited in Barcelona in the coming posts, wait for them!

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Barcelona – Top 3 Gaudi Sights was originally published on G Edition