A Balcony Rich in History: Casa Enrique Llorenç in Barcelona's Eixample

A Balcony Rich in History: Casa Enrique Llorenç in Barcelona's Eixample

A grand building in Barcelona's Eixample, Casa Enrique Llorenç boasts a balcony with a complex, ornate appearance. Symmetrical and visually striking, what hides behind the façade?

Casa Enrique Llorenç, situated at the junction of Carrer de Còrsega and Carrer d'Enric Granados in Barcelona's Eixample, is cataloged as a local cultural interest property. Built in 1907 by Josep Pérez i Terraza, who received an honorary mention from Barcelona City Hall in the same year, the building is still commemorated today by a plaque visible on the building. Antoni Millàs i Figuerola designed the expansion towards Carrer de Còrsega in 1916.

The frontage is symmetrical, elegant, and senyorial, with a facade rich in sculptural details. The central balcony has a quadrangular slanted shape with the glass divided by eight Tuscan columns. The lateral balconies, identical in concept and decorative elements, are equally ornate.

The balconies, with their stacked designs in shades of cream and ocre, are particularly prominent.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

Written by Nik Frost

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