The birth of contemporary architecture

Casa Marina is a benchmark in Catalan social and rationalist architecture. Its construction quality, the way it takes advantage of light and is integrated into the environment, as well as other aspects, make this an exceptional building and since 2003 it has been protected as a Cultural Asset of National Interest.

An architect going against the flow

Josep Antoni Coderch (1913-1984) was a unique architect. His work was far ahead of its time, very modern and yet very respectful towards local building traditions.He came to fame in 1952, with the resounding success of the pavilion he designed for the 9th Triennial of Milan. He was also a member of Team 10, the renowned international group of architects who set the tone of western architecture in the second half of the twentieth century.In fact, Coderch is considered by many experts to be the true driving force behind the renaissance of Spanish architecture in the post-war period.