Private backyard

The backyard was an intimate space for family relaxation that Gaudí conceived as an oasis in the city, a garden made of ceramic, glass, and other materials.

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Rear façade

After partial restorations in the 1950s and 1990s, in 2024 the first full restoration of Casa Batlló's rear façade was carried out, revealing the original colors of the ironwork, wood, and stucco, hidden beneath multiple layers of paint.

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Glass and ceramic trencadís

Two restoration teams, Recop and Arcovaleno, collaborated in parallel on the project. The ceramic pieces were restored by master artisan Manel Diestre. Most of the mosaic was restored on-site, except for pieces that had to be replicated.

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Wrought iron

After disassembly and relocation, the wrought iron was restored by the team of master artisan Enric Pla Montferrer, in his workshop in Alpens.

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Wood

The wood was restored by heritage woodworking specialist Josep Bartrolí and his team. Most of it was restored on-site at Casa Batlló. Only the necessary pieces were replicated in their workshop.

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Stucco

One of the discoveries that most changed the appearance of the façade is the color of the stucco, which went from cream to black.

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Floors

Another major challenge was recovering the floor of the patio, a puzzle of 85,000 pieces made of Nolla mosaic, a high-quality ceramic from the era. We replicated it exactly, improving its performance to guarantee its durability outdoors. Thanks to old photographs, we also recovered the original design as it was in 1906.

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