Casa Pomar

Casa Pomar — view
Casa Pomar. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
BARCELONA, SPAIN · EARLY 20TH CENTURY

Casa Pomar

A modernist apartment building designed by Joan Rubió y Bellver, a protégé of Antoni Gaudí, showcasing refined early Catalan modernism through its distinctive bow window and neo-Gothic detailing.

At a glance

Casa Pomar occupies a corner site on Carrer de Girona in Barcelona’s Eixample district. The modest five-story building exemplifies the restraint and elegance that characterize second-generation Catalan modernism.

History

The building was designed by Joan Rubió y Bellver (1871–1952), a Catalan architect trained under Antoni Gaudí. Construction began in 1904 and was completed two years later. Rubió y Bellver’s career bridged the transition from modernisme to more austere contemporary movements.

What you see

The narrow facade makes efficient use of its constrained urban plot. A prominent bow window marks the first floor, its base clad in green ceramic tiles and wrought iron ornament. Above this focal point, a series of balconies step upward across the remaining floors. The neo-Gothic references in the metalwork and tilework suggest Rubió y Bellver’s interest in medieval Catalan precedents, a common preoccupation among modernist architects of the era.

Cultural significance

Casa Pomar represents a more sober expression of modernism than the exuberant work of Gaudí or Lluís Domènech i Montaner. Rubió y Bellver’s design demonstrates how the movement’s vocabulary could be adapted to modest residential commissions without sacrificing architectural sophistication.

Key facts

  • Country: Spain
  • City: Barcelona (Dreta de l’Eixample)
  • Architect: Joan Rubió y Bellver
  • Completed: 1906
  • Coordinates: 41.3956, 2.1703

Practical information & getting there

Casa Pomar stands at number 86 Carrer de Girona, in the Eixample district. It remains a private residence and is best appreciated from the street. The building is accessible by public transport; several metro lines serve nearby stations.

Sources & resources

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