Gaudí's Vision: Heritage, Innovation, and the Future of Design

Where: S. Dillon Ripley Center 1100 Jefferson Dr SW. As the world commemorates the 100th anniversary of Antoni Gaudí's death, explore the lasting influence of this visionary architect. Most of Gaudi’s Modernist designs are in or near Barcelona, Spain, and seven of them have been named UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Amilcar Vargas , head of heritage at Casa Batlló—a Gaudi masterpiece and UNESCO World Heritage Site—examines how the architect’s work inspires conversations about creativity, sustainability, craftsmanship, and the relationship between nature and the built environment. (World Art History Certificate elective, 1/2 credit)