{"id":10130,"date":"2025-08-04T17:15:42","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T15:15:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gabinetmodernista.com\/producto\/teja-batllo\/"},"modified":"2026-03-06T04:05:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T02:05:18","slug":"teja-batllo","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.gabinetmodernista.com\/en\/producto\/teja-batllo\/","title":{"rendered":"BATLL\u00d3 ROOF TILE"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The roof tiles of Casa Batll\u00f3, one of Antoni Gaud\u00ed’s masterpieces, are much more than just a building element; they are a scaly, vibrant, mutant skin that gives life to the iconic “House of the Dragon”. These tiles, especially the glazed ceramics, are a supreme example of how Gaud\u00ed elevated every architectural detail to the category of sculpture and symbolism.<\/div>\n
Looking at the images, the first impression is that of an organic, almost biological surface, evoking the scales of a mythical creature or the back of a reptile. The shape of the tiles is singular, with rounded edges and a concavity that allows their perfect overlapping, creating a rhythmic and fluid pattern along the curvature of the roof. This morphology is not only aesthetically innovative, but also optimizes water drainage. However, what really mesmerizes is the chromatic play. The tiles of the Casa Batll\u00f3 exhibit a palette of iridescent and changing colors that vary according to the light of the day and the angle of vision. Tones ranging from terracotta and the warm ochres of fired clay, to deep blues, mysterious violets and emerald greens, all with a glazed finish that reflects and distorts the light in spectacular ways. This polychrome is not static; it seems to vibrate and transform, endowing the roof with an almost liquid, magical quality. The individual tile, like the one shown in reddish brown tones, reveals the ceramic base and the characteristic sheen that gives it that almost organic quality.<\/div>\n
The roof of Casa Batll\u00f3, with its scaled tiles, is the pinnacle of Gaud\u00ed’s organic Modernism. It is not just a roof, but the representation of a dragon’s back, a legendary creature vanquished by the cross at the top, a symbol of the struggle between good and evil. Each tile, with its particular color and shape, contributes to this visual narrative, transforming a functional surface into a total work of art, a living testimony to Gaud\u00ed’s genius for infusing soul and symbolism into every corner of his creations.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Antoni Gaud\u00ed i Cornet<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Material<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

– Baked clay covered with a vitreous glaze<\/span><\/p>\n

Dimensions<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

– Length: 33 cm<\/span>
\n– Width: 33 cm<\/span>
\n– Height: 7 cm<\/span>
\n– Weight: 2.2 kg<\/span><\/p>\n

Availability<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

– Estimated delivery, approximately 4-6 weeks after order confirmation<\/span>
\n– Limited edition<\/span>
\n– Includes certificate of authenticity<\/span><\/p>\n

Shipping<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

– Domestic and international shipments<\/span>
\n– Safe and secure packaging<\/span><\/p>\n

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