Colonia Güell Mill
Santa Coloma de Cervelló, Barcelona, Spain
Former Use: | Textile mill | |
New Use: | Bussiness centre | |
Category: | Office | |
Website: | http://www.coloniaguellbarcelona.com/web_ing/index.htm | |
Reuse Architect: | Oscar Tusquets | |
Construction year(s): | 1890 - | |
Reuse year(s): | 2001 - 2004 |
Description:
The old textile factory occupied the nearly 6 hectares that now comprise the Industrial sector of the Colonia Güell.
Currently the most emblematic buildings have been or are being reconstructed. Architect Oscar Tusquets was in charge of the reconstruction projects.
Nowadays, the factory is used as a business center, so tourists are not allowed. (1)
Relevant Literature:
- http://www.gaudicoloniaguell.org/en/what-visit/factory
- http://www.tusquets.com/fichag/256/08-colonia-gell?lang=en
Added on 2018-08-27 by editor Dora Chatzi Rodopoulou