Behind the Grille: The Mechanical Soul of Barcelona's Old Lifts

Monochrome photography from Barcelona in Spain

While the gilded ceilings and marble floors of Barcelona’s halls speak of elegance, this photograph takes us behind the façade to capture the beating, mechanical heart of the building: the historic elevator. Shot in dramatic black and white, the image focuses on the intricate mesh cage, the control boxes, and the gears of the lift, all framed by ornate,…