The Batll\u00f3 latch, designed by Antoni Gaud\u00ed around 1906 for the Casa Batll\u00f3 in Barcelona, is a piece that demonstrates how even the most functional elements can be transformed into artistic objects when they pass through the eyes of the modernist genius. Made of polished brass, this small doorknob combines formal elegance with a deeply organic and symbolic design.<\/p>\n
Its symmetrical silhouette, with curved ends and a slender central body, is reminiscent of a bone, a plant shoot or even a marine form, integrating natural references into an everyday object. Despite its small size, the Batll\u00f3 latch conveys a powerful sense of balance and sophistication, while comfortably adapting to the movement of the hand.<\/p>\n
Gaud\u00ed conceived these elements not as simple mechanisms, but as extensions of the architectural language of his buildings. In this case, the latch interacts with the undulating forms of Casa Batll\u00f3, reinforcing the aesthetic and conceptual coherence of the whole. Each turn of this knob thus becomes an act that connects the user with the work of art they inhabit.<\/p>\n
Today, this piece is reproduced using traditional techniques that faithfully respect the original design, both in terms of its proportions and the materials and finishes used. The Batll\u00f3 latch is yet another example of Gaud\u00ed’s commitment to integral beauty, in which no detail is insignificant.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Material<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0Solid brass<\/span><\/p>\n Dimensions<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u2022 Long: 5 cm<\/span> Availability<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0Estimated delivery, approximately 4-6 weeks after order confirmation<\/span> Shipping<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0Domestic and international shipments<\/span>
\n\u2022 Wide: 1 cm<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0Height: 3 cm<\/span>
\n\u2022 Weight: 0,05 kg<\/span><\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0Limited edition<\/span>
\n\u2022\u00a0Includes certificate of authenticity<\/span><\/p>\n
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