Masia Freixa is a modernisme building located in Parc de Sant Jordi in Terrassa, Catalonia, Spain. Originally designed in 1896 to be a textile factory, the actual form of the building was planned in 1907. At that time, Catalan industrialist Josep Freixa decided to transform his factory into a family residence and entrusted the work to the architect Lluís Muncunill.
The building features a rectangular floorplan covered by a structure of arches and vaults inspired by Antoni Gaudí, white walls, and a tall tower. The shiny grey aspect of the original roof is a result of small pieces of glass being added to the mortar. The porch features a white ceramic handrail, and on the eastern side of the main section, there is a rotunda with two floors. The interior was designed by Joaquim Vancells, and the furnishings in the dining room and the office still remain.
The garden, which was designed by the period artist Rafael Benet i Vancells, has a Romantic influence. It is one of the most representative gardens in Terrassa from the beginning of the 20th century. For many years, the house served as the headquarters of the Terrassa Musical Conservatoire, and since 2006, it has housed the Municipal Tourism Service and the local ombudsman.
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Written by Nik Frost
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