Itinerary Jujol in Sant Joan Despí

Can Negre (1915-1930)

Catalonia Square, s / n. Although it is not a new building of the architect, it has become one of the Jujolian symbols par excellence of Sant Joan Despí. Build a large facade decorated with a float in the central part and sculpted, creating a praise to the Virgin Mary. Jujol adapted this old 17th-century farmhouse in a summer house for its owner, Pedro Negro. Inside, the plastic explosion of the chapel and the staircase stand out.

Tower of the Creu (1913-1916)

Paseo de Canalies, 14. The house, formed by five cylinders commissioned by Josefa Romeo, was the first work of Josep Maria Jujol in Sant Joan Despí. Within the agricultural tale of the time, this building became a visual impact for society. Jujol offers us a building without stylistic limitations.

Jujol Tower (1932)

Calle de Jacinto Verdaguer, 31. During the years of the architect's relationship with the town, Jujol ended up building his own house to spend stays and control the works set in motion in the town. The house is composed of two houses with a letter-shaped floor "L", and decorated with wavy sgraffids of the favorite color of Jujol, the kingfisher. The inscription on the door "God be" speaks of a personality marked by religious sense.

Serra-Xaus House (1921)

Jacint Verdaguer Street, 29. This work could be defined as the building of more modern forms within Jujol's work in Sant Joan Despí. Straight lines are those that prevail in the spaces of the building. The decoration is based on blue and red sculpted, as well as with Ane couples to the upper parts of the windows.

Rovira House (1926)

Calle de Jacint Verdaguer, 27. Jujol created a facade dedicated to Sant Antoni Abad, where we can find sgraffits dedicated to the field and fruit. The main characteristics of the building are the dating (anno 1926 domain) and the signature of Jujol accompanied by the anagram ARQ, referring to architect.

Parish Church of Sant Joan Despí (1944)

Church Square, s / n. The religious work of Josep Maria Jujol is based on symbolism, colorful decoration and natural forms. In the interventions he made in the church of Sant Joan Bautista we can find examples of inscriptions, such as the biblical phrases the pulpits, stained glass windows with Eucharistic representations, a tabernacle with a Franciscan background, among other examples of painting and sculpture with iron.

Door of the workshop of the locksmith José Oliver (1889-1966)

Calle de las Torres, 12. Door of the workshop of the locksmith José Oliver, who worked with Jujol. We can see the influence that Jujol exerted the artisans with whom he worked. The decoration consists of a peacock and a snake that serves as a handle on the door.

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Source: Baix Llobregat Tourism