Chile to (Finally) Build Gaudí’s Only Project Outside of Spain

January 23, 2015

Chile to (Finally) Build Gaudí’s Only Project Outside of Spain

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By Katie Watkins

Model of the “Our Lady of Angels” Chapel. Image © Corporación Gaudí de Triana

CHILE---Chile may soon be home to the only Antoni Gaudí-designed building located outside of Spain. At a recent press conference, Chilean President Michelle Bachelet confirmed government funding for the construction of the Gaudí Cultural and Spiritual Center in the city of Rancagua, which will include a chapel designed by the Catalán architect. [link]

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Ernest Disney-Britton said…

With a budget of more than $7 million, the Gaudí Cultural and Spirtual Center will be 10,858m2, including the chapel, a cultural center, an arts schools, a cafeteria and a contemplation space open to all religions. Work on the project is expected to begin during the second half of 2015, with the project’s inauguration planned for 2017.

Fri Jan 23, 12:42:00 PM EST