Samples of Original Materials on the Bench
Painted ceramic is one of the most unique elements. The motif is not obtained only through shapes and colours, as the tile itself is already decorated. Because of this, technical perfection is not sought, and the main priority is the expression obtained from the use of multiple combinations of materials.
Materials and original objects
This impressive architectural element, a bench railing made of iron beams and brick modules and suspended above the Hypostyle Hall, was designed by Gaudí and covered with trencadís by Josep M. Jujol. There may have been an initial blueprint, but the drawing was conceived as the materials were acquired, joining fragments from different creative hands. Hence the diversity of the design.
