The Architectural Symmetry of Barcelonas Eixample District Corner Building, Monochrome Architecture Photography
Monochrome photography from Barcelona in Spain
Barcelona Eixample Architecture Print - Symmetrical Corner Building - BW Fine Art Wall Art
The Chamfered Corner: Iconic Geometry of the Eixample
One of the most defining characteristics of Barcelona’s urban landscape is the chamfered corner. This photograph captures the precise, rhythmic beauty of a grand apartment block where two streets meet at a forty-five degree angle.
The composition centres on the sharp vertical line of the building corner, flanked by symmetrical rows of elegant wrought iron balconies. Each floor repeats the pattern of shutters and decorative stonework, creating a powerful sense of scale and order. At the very top, a subtle ornate crest crowns the structure against a clear sky.
The black and white processing strips away the distractions of the modern city, allowing the viewer to appreciate the pure geometry and the rich texture of the stone. It is a tribute to Ildefons Cerda’s visionary urban planning, where every corner was designed to allow light and air to flow through the heart of the city.