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Casa Batlló to Open Former Gaudí Studio as Contemporary Gallery on Jan. 31, 2026

The conversion follows a €30 million restoration, positioning the UNESCO landmark as an active venue for new commissions.

Overview

  • United Visual Artists will inaugurate the space with a new exhibition and a same‑day projection mapping on the building’s façade.
  • Barcelona studio Mesura led the redesign, restoring original marquetry, woodwork, and stained glass while adding a curved metal ceiling that echoes Gaudí’s forms.
  • The gallery occupies roughly 230 square meters on the long‑closed second floor, which historically housed Gaudí’s studio and later apartments and workshops.
  • Casa Batlló Contemporary will program two exhibitions per year, with access included in the main route or available via a standalone ticket.
  • The opening follows a six‑year, €30 million revamp that added 2,000 square meters for immersive shows, with rooftop and third‑floor spaces slated to open later in 2026.