Modernist
Based on the work of the city's principal architects you will discover the contribution of Manresa to Catalan modernism. The journey also allows you to follow the urban growth and expansion of Manresa following the demolition of the walls.
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La Buresa
Large building, designed in the style of a Neogothic mansion. It is the work of the architect Ignasi Oms (1908) for the family Torrents, one of the most important industrial dynasties in Manresa. Genuine Modernist decoration is preserved inside some flats.
L'Arpa Kiosk
Work of the architect Josep Firmat (1917). Considered a treasure of Modernism applied to an element of street furniture. It follows the design of another kiosk designed by Josep Puig i Cadafalch in Badalona. It is currently used as an information point on important days when there are fairs or big events.
"Caixa de Pensions" Cultural Centre
Showing an eclectic Modernism, it is the work of Enric Sagnier (1920 - 1924). This serious looking, almost venerable building was commissioned by the Caixa de Pensions to Enric Sagnier, designer of the headquarters of the Caixa de Pensions in Barcelona and the Sagrat Cor Church at Tibidabo, among other works. Until not long ago it houses the public library of La Caixa and a function room and exhibition hall. It is now a commercial establishment.
Regionalist Centre
Work of Alexandre Soler i March (1918). The building, in a sober, regular style moving away from Modernist dictates with the approach of Noucentisme, is currently the headquarters of the Banc Popular.
Davant House
Work of Ignasi Oms (1907 - 1936). A very noble building with outstanding decoration with floral motifs.
Lluvià House
This is considered to be the most successful work by the principal Manresan Modernist architect, Ignasi Oms, who designed it in 1908. In this bourgeois family mansion, Oms' utterly Modernist style achieves great elegance.
Torra House
Work of Ignasi Oms (1910). The house consists of some magnificent south-facing galleries. Some are decorated with coloured leaded windows, while another is made with wrought iron elements.
Casino
This is the most representative Modernist building in the city; built in 1909, it is the work of the architect Ignasi Oms. In its time known as the Gentlemen's Casino, it was a meeting place for the better-off classes. The building follows the Modernist style without abandoning a classical, academic plan. It incorporates a great profusion of decorative elements, some of Viennese inspiration: sculpture, glass, wrought iron... It now houses the Municipal Public Library.
Gabernet Espanyol House
Work of Ignasi Oms (1898). This is an interesting example of Modernism with historicist roots, as it combines Gothic elements, such as the wide upper balcony, with others inspired by Romanesque, for example the doorway.
Padró House
Work of Bernat Pejoan (1918). This is one of the most typical examples of a Modernist house. It has some very cleverly resolved elements, such as the design of the ground floor, with plenty of window area, the side galleries or the balconies.
Padró Domènech House
Work of Ignasi Oms (1903). This was the building where Oms tried out the model of house he would later develop in the Lluvià house.
Armengou House
Work of Ignasi Oms (1899). This is one of Oms' first works, with an eclectic style, as it already includes certain Modernist elements, with a very balanced result. The cast-iron columns, which can be seen on the ground floor are interesting, as is the door of the warehouse on the side.
Infant School-Asylum
Work of Ignasi Oms (1901-1911). This is a representative example of historicist Modernism, which, in this case, was trying to imitate a large building from the Romanesque period, with a central body resembling a basilica. The Neoromanesque style can also be seen in the rows of blind arches finishing off the façades and the round arches above the windows.
Convent of Santa Clara
In 1904, Alexandre Soler i March extended the convent. The work draws on medieval inspiration but with the architect's very personal interpretation. The orientation of the façade towards the river and the use of very attractive red brick mean that the building looks like a stage set, as if it were trying to compete with La Seu and the Cave to make a space in the monumental skyline of the Cardener.
La Florinda Factory
Work of Ignasi Oms (1911).
Albareda Factory
Work of Alexandre Soler i March (1909).
Lluís de Peguera School
Work of Alexandre Soler i March (1907). This building is in the Modernist style in transition towards Noucentisme. The secondary school building was designed to differentiate two lateral bodies (one was for the girls and the other for boys), with a central body that housed the Provincial Council's Public Library for many years.
