Unearthing Hidden Industries: The Modernist Villa - Xalet del Clot del Moro

Positioned in the heart of Castellar de n'Hug, Xalet del Clot del Moro, a modernist villa, carries an unmistakable trace of Antoni Gaudí's influence, with decorative elements reminiscent of merlons adorning its structure. The entryway, marked by the distinctive parabolic arcs, leads towards a villa that marries white and green ceramic and roof tiles on its exterior walls. Adjoining this architectural marvel is an industrial wonder, the Asland fábrica de ciment del Clot del Moro, a factory specializing in the production of portland cement, created by the skilled hands of architect Rafael Guastavino i Moreno. It was under Count Güell's command that both the villa and factory were constructed in 1905. As the years passed, the factory continued its production until the 1970s, when a significant fire, striking the villa during the late 1970s, put an end to its operations.

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