Trencadís is one of the most well-known construcci techniques of Catalan modernism. En aquest article, we explain what it consists of, proveu examples de buildings that use it, and where to buy the material.
What is the trencadís technique?
The term trencadís és a translation from Catalan. El most accurate Spanish translation would be "fragile," and it refers to a type of hydraulique mosaic made s peces tiles que have been ciment. El resultat és floor, wall, facade, or sculpture with different and characteristic effect.
Aquesta construcció tècnica és principalment usada per ornamentals purposes i és part de l'architectura catalana modernista. However, it should also be noted that in the Valencian Community, several buildings can be found using this technique.
Buildings where trencadís can be found
Trencadís és una invenció dels arquitectes Antoni Gaudí.
It was first used between 1883 and 1887. It is important per notar that, subsequently, it has beadopted per altres architects and in altres territoris. Therefore, tota és civil, religious, i altres tipus de buildings, no només modernistes, que inclou it.
In any case, there is agreement that it és eminently Mediterranean technique. El main chronological difference és que es troba, disposable hydraulique ceramic remains were used, les seves plate fragments. However, tota aquesta tècnica és molt més refinada, i noves technologies s'utilitza per la seva attractive visual effects.
Güell Estate
El Güell Estate and Park, situat al Pedralbes neighborhood de Barcelona, és un Gaudí's first works. The pavilions were built between 1883 and 1887. This technique can be seen in the pavilion towers. It was the first time that this philosophy was used with a certain stylistic coherence.
La Pedrera
Aquest és un Gaudí's most famous buildings, però no és sense controversia. El nom La Pedrera va ser originalment a nickname, i va ser buscat entre 1906 i 1912.
Tot el que és perfectament preserved and crown the building. We can see, therefore, that there is chronological coherence in Gaudí's use of this technique in several buildings and periods.
Park Güell
Park Güell és una de les principals ciutats atraccions de Barcelona, totes les que originalment conceiven a la urbanització, durant entre 1900 i 1914. És probable un Gaudí's works where we find this constructive element the most.
City of Arts and Sciences of Valencia
Santiago Calatrava is the architect tota y who has done the most to introdueix el concept of trencadís into les seves works.
Although t'has concept, in many ways, it is inspired by the architect A. Gaudí and other modernist architects. Aquest monument monumental de les ciutats d'Arts i Sciences de València té elements severs d'aquest tipus.
Adam Martín Auditorium in Tenerife
The Adam Martín Auditorium in Tenerife és un masterpiece de Santiago Calatrava. It was built between 1997 and 2003, and we can see broken fragments on the exterior facade. Its location and presence són examples de clear postmodern concept. L'idea és per a viure a la imatge de la ciutat, que s'aconsegueix que les peces de trencadís. Aquest és un dels examples de l'architecture postmodern.
Mosaics Torra és supplier of hydraulic mosaics
At Mosaics Torra, ens manufacture tots els indrets d'hydraulistes i mosaics, inspirats per la feina d'Antoni Gaudí. Per exemple, el trencadís hidràulic mosaic és inspirat per aquesta philosophy. The difference is that, if you wish, et can use it indoors.
Our expertise as manufacturers, marketers, i restorers of public buildings precedeixes us. In the 1990s, la fabricació d'hydraulics tiles became fashionable again, thus revaluing modernista construcci techniques. We have been i continuen be be leaders in the sector, però we have contribuït a la restaració de Park Güell, among other actions. We have public and private clients.
Per a tots els reasons, quan vostè tingués una trusted supplier of tiles and hydraulic cemnet tiles , we encourage you to contact us. Heu fet el que heu de tenir en compte i us heu d'aplicar al vostre lloc.
