Gaudi’s “other face” revived for the first time in 100 years: Casa Batlló, back facade and private patio open t o the public in their original form

The “other face” designed by Gaudi is revived for the first time in 100 years. Casa Batlló reveals back facade and private patio in pristine condition ​ ACCORD Co., Ltd. Press release: July 23, 2025 The “other face” designed by Gaudi is revived for the first time in 100 years. Casa Batlló, back façade and private patio open to the public in their original form The World Heritage Site Casa Batlló has completed the restoration of its back façade and private patio, which were designed by Gaudi in 1906. The building has been meticulously restored to its original appearance over 100 years ago, including the decorations and structure that had been lost, attracting the hearts of visitors. On June 19, 2025, Gaudi’s Casa Batlló, a representative Gaudi building in Barcelona, Spain, completed the restoration of the back facade and private patio designed by architect Antoni Gaudi in 1906, and opened its original appearance to the public for the first time in over 100 years. This large-scale restoration project, which cost a total of 3.5 million euros (approximately 550 million yen) and took about a year, involved the meticulous restoration of all materials, including woodwork, glass, wrought iron, ceramics, and plaster. The restoration was carried out through multidisciplinary collaboration between craftsmen, architects, and preservation experts, combining the latest technology with traditional techniques. Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/20619/39/20619-39-9f18f9b6fa19bfa74729f2cb8a08a906-1559×2339.jpg Back facade before restoration (C) David Cardelús
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/20619/39/20619-39-224d61a757b1f9d0debe7b2eb51b2314-1800×2700.jpg After restoring the rear facade (C) Claudia Mauriño Rear facade: The restoration has brought the previously inconspicuous rear facade back to life in its original colors and details. The wooden window frames, iron railings, and trencadís (broken mosaic) decorations have been restored to their original appearance. The restoration process also uncovered a “spiral steel arch structure” supporting the balcony. This was an innovative technique at the time, and a valuable discovery that supports the advanced nature of Gaudi’s architectural ideas. Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/20619/39/20619-39-011d68dc0f75d7c07ce0a96b8fe1edd0-2048×1536.jpg Trencadiz restoration (C) Casa Batlló
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/20619/39/20619-39-da27b0c46747d70dc28807c5291750f5-1800×2700.jpg After restoration of Trencadiz (C) Claudia Mauriño
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/20619/39/20619-39-a72db3f8d2cd9a4db6f907ad50532b03-882×1325.jpg Repair of the handrail (C) Óscar Rodbag
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/20619/39/20619-39-4f8236d030a17b10db9b0466f9e3e84a-1518×2700.jpg After handrail repair (C) Pere Vives Private patio: The patio was once a place of relaxation for the family, located next to the Batlló family dining room. During the restoration, the lost wisteria trellis (parabolic pergola) and flower pots (giardinera) were meticulously recreated based on documents and 3D scans. In addition, the floor, made of more than 85,000 Nolla mosaic tiles, was also restored to its original state. The plaster and trencadís on the walls, the iron gates, and other elements were carefully restored, bringing the space back to life with Gaudi’s view of nature and poetic worldview.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/20619/39/20619-39-ec0b96de84df1bfb9837106c048f4ce2-1924×2508.jpg Original pergola (C) Archive Marimón Batlló Family
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/20619/39/20619-39-70777cfd16abe8958c715773c9ba9704-1800×2700.jpg Private patio after restoration (C) Claudia Mauriño
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/20619/39/20619-39-f7b7c8814b87819d9e966b11588b638d-3900×2600.jpg After pergola restoration (C) Claudia Mauriño This project coincides with the 20th anniversary of the UNESCO World Heritage Site
registration in 2025, and is a symbolic effort to further enhance the cultural value of Casa Batlló. The restoration process will also be recorded as video content and widely shared through SNS and YouTube. It will radiate new appeal as a cultural asset that visitors can “see and feel”. In addition, Casa Batlló is expected to record more than 1.9 million visitors per year in 2024 (up 21% from the previous year), with visitors from Japan also increasing significantly by 68% from the previous year. This restoration should provide a new motivation for Japanese tourists to visit as well. Restoration special page (with photos and explanatory videos) https://www.casabatllo.es/restauracion/ Restored footage playlist (YouTube)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQH3zM7lWc8BWGG9ecZrNnU_SJZXN0Dm4 Casa Batllo official website (Japanese) https://www.casabatllo.es/ja/ 2024 results (number of visitors and countries visited): Number of visitors per year: 1,908,070 Visitors from Japan: 68% year-on-year (highest growth rate in the Asian market) Further restorations (such as a third floor) are planned for Casa Batlló in the future. *This email has been sent automatically, so please do not reply.