Colors and Forms – Spain, Gaudi

Branching stone columns rise toward a geometric ceiling surrounded by yellow, orange, green, and blue stained glass.

Upward view of an angular vaulted ceiling illuminated by green, yellow, and red stained glass.

Pale stone columns support folded ceiling forms lit by warm lights and green and blue stained glass.

Forest-like stone columns branch beneath a ceiling with starburst motifs and stained glass windows.

Tall red, orange, green, and blue stained glass windows cast colored light across angular stone forms.

Wide interior view of tree-like columns, colorful stained glass, visitors, and a polished floor.

Intricately sculpted stone facade with arched windows, stained glass, and a statue, viewed from below.

Ornate basilica exterior with multiple tall spires, elaborate stonework, and construction cranes.

White tree-like columns branch across a geometric ceiling dotted with circular lights.

Tall stained glass window with a circular rose design above smaller multicolored panels.

Tall slender church columns illuminated by colorful stained glass reflections.

Ribbed stone arches and repeating geometric patterns span a long vaulted nave ceiling.

Story of colors & forms, Spain.

This compilation shows how spectacle of colors was introduced in grand interior of a Sagrada Familia Cathedral with ever changing colors depending on season and time of the day. Textures and forms are accentuated by colored light rays shooting through the interiors.

Another example of introduction of colors/light play is Gaudi’s Casa Batlló, as a residential project it carries much more subtle color variations and gentle organic curves and forms with nautical theme.

Four twisting rooftop chimneys covered in colorful mosaic tiles against a clear blue sky.

Undulating stone facade with irregular windows and decorative forms resembling bones and masks.

Curved rooftop ridge covered in orange mosaic and topped with green and blue ceramic spheres.

Mosaic work in the lift shaft masterfully transfers light by carrying lightest mosaic colors on the lower levels and deepest blues on the top floor.

Close-up of glossy white pillow-shaped ceramic wall tiles arranged in a grid.

Ceramic wall tiles transition from cream to blue with raised glossy pillow-like shapes.

Interior courtyard with blue and cream diamond-patterned tiles, a wooden door, and curved railings.

Curved stairwell lined with cream and blue diamond-patterned tiles, a wooden handrail, and rounded window.

Blue and cream tiled wall with diamond accents, narrow wooden windows, and a curving wooden banister.

Upward view through a blue-tiled light well with wooden-framed windows and a netted balcony.

Curved blue, cream, and green tiled wall with wooden-framed windows and a skylight above.

Blue and cream tiled interior courtyard with wooden-framed windows and a glass ceiling.

Symmetrical blue and cream tiled wall with stacked wooden-framed windows reflecting light from above.

Beautiful mosaic and iron work on the third floor outdoor patio.

Curved architectural surface covered in colorful mosaic tiles and circular glass beside metal railings.

Yellow facade with wavy wrought-iron balconies, large windows, patterned tile, and ceramic planters.

Broken-tile mosaic in blue, green, and yellow with raised circles and a wavy border.

Whimsical shapes and references to sea creatures, amazing stucco finish on ceiling imitating mosaic and water ripples.

Large gold chandelier with candle-shaped bulbs and hanging crystal prisms.

Undulating wooden archway inlaid with circular glass and ceramic pieces in varied colors.

Gold sunburst ceiling light mounted on a sculpted surface with swirling patterns.

Curved wooden window frames with circular blue, purple, and clear stained glass overlooking trees.

Close-up of an organic wooden window frame with purple, blue, and pale green circular glass.

Interior with arched windows, slender columns, and blue and purple circular stained glass.

Connected double wooden chair with flowing asymmetrical lines and carved seats and backs.

Rounded fireplace arch lined with multicolored tiles, a central metal chimney, and curved built-in seats.

Dark wooden bench with a curving carved backrest displayed with similar chairs behind it.