PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Antoni Gaudí (1852-1926)
Gaudí was a Spanish architect and leader of Catalan Modernism, he is considered a creative genius whose style, inspired by nature, was unique and reached technical perfection and aesthetic value.
In his architectural creations he has combined ceramics, stained glass, carpentry and has introduced new techniques in the treatment of materials. His work are influenced by his catholic faith and his love for natural elements
His most famous work and masterpiece, is the Sagrada Familia. It was imagined as a forest, the interior space is divided in small religious themed independent modules. The crypt apse are in Gothic style, but the other elements imitate natural forms.
The cathedral is still incomplete, as its construction was very slow because it was made with private donations, Gaudí was not worried about it because God was his client and he has all time in the world. It will probably be completed for the centennial of Gaudí’s death in 2026
MASTER PLAN
The Master Plan is a report written by urban planners and experts after examining a piece of land,
To describe its likely organization.
It is a document that describes current and future development proposals.
Examples of the goals of a Master Plan:
- create a structure for the best city centre;
- to create the best possible environment for all users;
- find problem areas;
- consider improvements as a priority;
- create an attractive area for businesses;
- develop existing resources
Modern urban planning is The planning process that involves a series of investigations and studies, the development of a land use and transport plan, preparation of a budget and the approval of a unified master plan by various agencies or legislative bodies.
Urban planners face problems of traffic, pollution, police availability, fire and health services, restrictions created by zoning and other regulations, and the issue of funding.
In recent years, planners have worked closely with community groups throughout the planning process
Elevator and historical constraint