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Güell Colony

Güell Colony was a planned community developed by architect Antoni Gaudí in the early 20th century near Barcelona, Spain. Designed as a cooperative housing project, it aimed to combine modern living with harmonious integration into nature. The colony featured unique architectural styles, green spaces, and communal areas, reflecting Gaudí’s innovative approach. Although it was intended to be a self-sufficient, utopian neighborhood, it remained largely unfinished and did not fully realize its original goal. Today, Güell Colony is recognized for its architectural significance and as a testament to Gaudí’s visionary ideas about community and design.