Palau Baró de Quadras was remodelled into a Neo-gothic palace to plans by Catalan architect Josep Puig i Cadafalch between 1904 and 1906. The original building was constructed in 1882.
The detailed stonework of main facade on Avinguda Diagonal was created by Eusebi Arnau and Alfons Jujol.
![Palau Baró de Quadras - facade](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/645ef5b2f82fdeaf819364ecd9d55d6c/9c788893-1422-4a87-870e-e12a92b5a26e_rw_1920.jpg?h=ec8930c8b214d1e7c733baf449867251)
Palau Baró de Quadras - facade
![Palau Baró de Quadras - Diagonal avenue](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/645ef5b2f82fdeaf819364ecd9d55d6c/8ad24cdb-a619-4940-ae30-b9837e422603_rw_1920.jpg?h=55b4d6d6e6c02f4f9b1631c664392649)
Palau Baró de Quadras - Diagonal avenue
Carriages and later cars, could pass through the building. The ceramics were created by Mario Maragliano.
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A central interior courtyard with a fountain and Roman-style mosaic flooring gives access to the monumental stone staircase leading to the main floor. It is illuminated by a stained glass skylight.
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![staircase and stained glass skylight](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/645ef5b2f82fdeaf819364ecd9d55d6c/f4480088-52bd-4218-9a73-8072ee1b7a32_rw_1920.jpg?h=54d3f560469399c119bab49c1aa1456b)
staircase and stained glass skylight
The living room overlooks the Diagonal avenue. It features a large central hall and a gallery, separated by marble columns. Its eight stained-glass windows are decorated with floral motifs.
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![living room](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/645ef5b2f82fdeaf819364ecd9d55d6c/e06febd8-0db4-4a81-ae1a-ae81b90edc78_rw_1920.jpg?h=f0c4c93d130449fccf6bb67a082cb17d)
living room
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The dining room overlooks Carrer Rosselló. Flanked by two columns made from red marble, its fireplace is decorated with blue ceramic tiles and a large coat of arms of the Baron.
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![dining room fireplace](https://cdn.myportfolio.com/645ef5b2f82fdeaf819364ecd9d55d6c/5cc46555-b23a-415a-b8e7-4cde2d4e624d_rw_1920.jpg?h=1b031133d574d5e41984aaf518ad61d8)
dining room fireplace
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