Our day in Barcelona...

Yesterday was one of blue skies and warm sunshine. What a difference a day makes... the blustery rain did not stop us from meeting Adrian for lunch and then strolls around town (we met him in Spoleto but he's from home http://haerr.blogspot.com/search?q=adrian).  He is here studying viola under an exceptional maestro and we all planned to connect again when we returned to Barcelona.

The unique structure standing very erect between us is a recent addition to the Barcelona skyline- the Torre Agbar.  It was built in 2004 and is 474 ft high with 4400 windows. It was designed by French architect Jean Nouvel,  The tower has 33 floors of offices and is called Agbar Tower, because it was built to consolidate the offices of the
Agbar company, who occupy the top half of the building.

The architecture here continues to impress us.  One of our favorite architects is someone we just "met". 
Enric Sagnier i Villavecchia (1858-1931) is one of the most outstanding Catalan architects from the late 19th and early 20th century. His work is the reflection of a period of great transformations, the result of the enterprising spirit of the bourgeoisie.

All through town we see his work and those of many others.  It is a treasure hunt and we keep finding riches.

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