{"id":3034,"date":"2026-06-11T12:04:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T12:04:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2026-06-19T10:24:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T10:24:00","slug":"b-sagrada-familia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aboutyou.name\/?p=3034","title":{"rendered":"Basilica Sagrada Familia"},"content":{"rendered":"

Temple of Cosmic Light and Sound<\/p>\n

A musical instrument of colossal dimensions<\/p>\n

Gothic Naturalism at its best:<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Basilica de Sagrada Familia<\/span><\/a>
\nThe tallest Christian Church on Earth<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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The original Sagrada Fam\u00edlia church was inspired by Jos\u00e9 Bocabella, founder of the Spiritual Association of Devotees of St. Joseph, and designed by the architect Francisco de Paula del Villar<\/span><\/a> in 1882. After basic disagreements, he resigned in 1883. Then, Antoni Gaud\u00ed<\/span><\/a> changed it from GMD to non-GMD<\/span><\/a>:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\nGlory-Entrance decagon-shape Bell-Towers:
\n4 Apostles: Andrew-Peter-Paul-James(G)<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\nOnly GMD in 1882 drawing<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\nIs this an attempt by the Draco consciousness<\/span><\/a> to build
\na Temple of Naturalistic Man vs Temple of Man?<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Gaud\u00ed played with Sacred Geometry, Gothic form, and Nature, so as to create a new form of architecture and cathedral design.\u00a0The Basilica is a summary in stone of the teachings of the Catholic church and explains its core beliefs through architecture loaded with deep symbolism. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\nArt Nouveau Nativity, and <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Art Deco Passion Fa\u00e7ades<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Stone has been and continues to be the main construction material for the architecture of the Sagrada Fam\u00edlia<\/span><\/a>. This is how Gaud\u00ed wanted it<\/span><\/a>: a strong and stable structure, organic and alive, art-nouveau style, and mosaics, following Gothic naturalism. This is how it has been since 1884:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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The columns in the nave of the Temple are designed with the complex geometry of the double-twisted spiral, the outcome of the intersection of two symmetrical spirals twisted in opposite directions. Thus, in one column that begins at the base with an 8-pointed star shape, the points multiply to become 16, 32 and 64 points, and more, generating a complex surface as it arises, until it virtually becomes a smooth circle at the other end of the shaft.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Inside the Temple there are a total of 56 columns, 26 of which are 8-pointed, 8 of which are 10-pointed and 4 of which are 12-pointed. Some of the 6-pointed columns were handcrafted.<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

In 1987, modern technology accelerated accuracy and efficiency of construction, like 3D printing -creating detailed digital 3D-models and molds-, and automated CNC systems enabled stone to be cut<\/span><\/a>, using computer-aided design (CAD).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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VR enhanced the construction process, by inspecting the 3D models for volume, geometry, texture, and light in real time. Also Industry 4.0 systems were applied, such as sensors on each building element to fully control assembly up in the air.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Over 40 units of 3 different types of sufficient weight inclined columns ranging from 14 to 21 mtrs tall had to be made, plus its tree-like branches to create a self-supporting structure with a canopy that can easily support the roof.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Stained glass allows light, mimicking natural light, to filter through, to create a dynamic and naturalistic space.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Basilica has 18 towers<\/span><\/a>: 3 Fa\u00e7ades have 4 bell towers each, representing the 12 Apostles, containing 84 unique tubular shape (<\/span><\/span>hyperboloidal<\/span><\/a>) bells, that will sound like a great carillon, spreading its sound over the town of Barcelona.<\/span><\/p>\n

Interior tube-pipes, electrically connected to the organ-keyboard, support the immense size choir. They are seated on 4 large elevated bleachers around the nave. The hyperbolic vaults allow the singing of over 1000 voices to reverberate, with excellent acoustics, throughout the church. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The parabolic<\/span><\/a> shapes resonate with the oculus windows in the ceilings over the nave of the church. The sound range of the tubular shape “bells” allows for a range beyond that of the 88 keys of a grand piano.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The square where the central Nave meets the Transept has 4 massive taller towers, dedicated to the 4 evangelists Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, that support the huge Jesus Christ tower & 100T spire<\/span><\/a> inside it:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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The tower in the back over the curved aps of the church is higher than the evangelists towers and is dedicated to Mary. It has a lit-up glass 12p 3D-star as pinnacle:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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The basilica is decorated with a mixture<\/span><\/a> of grotesque gargoyles, plants, trees, animals, and religious figures. The pillars have different colors, because they are built of different materials, imported from allover the world, depending on the weight they have to carry, and chosen for their esthetic, color, texture, and durability to ensure a seamless appearance. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n