Description

The drawing of the pavilions at the entrance to Park Güell, a poster copy of Hiroya Tanaka’s original, is a fascinating document that captures the essence of one of Antoni Gaudí’s most emblematic works. The technical and artistic plan breaks down the complexity of the ensemble into lines and shadows, allowing a detailed appreciation of its ornamental elements and structure.
The drawing presents the two main entrance buildings-the office and the porter’s lodge-in a frontal view, highlighting their fantastical, almost fairy-tale nature. The facades, constructed of rusticated stone with a finish that resembles masonry, are presented with an organic, sinuous texture. The use of parabolic arches in the windows and doors, as well as the integration of natural forms, is an unmistakable hallmark of Gaudí’s work. The roofs, with their iconic tiled roofs soaring skyward, are presented in intricate detail. The towers, rising like organically shaped spires topped with crosses, add a touch of mysticism and solemnity to the composition. The chimneys, rising like sculptural figures, hint at the flow of light that illuminates the interior.
This drawing is not just an architectural plan; it is a work of art in itself. It is a manifestation of Gaudi’s vision, a representation of how nature, light and fantasy come together to create a masterpiece of Modernism. In Hiroya Tanaka’s stroke, the pavilions of Park Güell reveal their soul: a whole that transcends its function to become a visual story, a monument to creativity and imagination that has endured over time.