Longoria, this is the spectacular Catalan modernist palace in Madrid

You like the modern architecture? Do you like to see and visit the Gaudi buildings?

It is certainly a Architectonic style that does not leave indifferent anyone of whom I recognize myself as passionate.

En Madrid there are not many examples of modernist buildings, Well this Architectonic style which developed in Europe at the end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th, in Spain it had its maximum development in Barcelona and other places of Catalonia.

This development took place in parallel to similar movements, such as the art nouveau in brussels.

However, if in Madrid you walk through it Chueca neighborhood or for the Alonso Martínez square, you have the opportunity to see a building that will undoubtedly surprise you.

Longoria Palace, headquarters of the SGAE

You find it in the Fernando VI street nº 4, and it is about longoria palace, best known for being the headquarters of the controversial General Society of Authors and Editors of Spain SGAE.

El longoria palace and the Gallardo House of the Spain Square, are undoubtedly the most outstanding exponents of the modernist architecture in Madrid.

History of the Longoria Palace

El longoria palace It was ordered to be built in 1902 by the politician and financier Francisco Javier González Longoria.

The assignment was carried out by Catalan architect Jose Grases Riera, who curiously did not characterize himself as a follower of modernist style.

Who was the architect Grases Riera and what buildings did he build?

Grases Riera had already built the Equitative Building Of the Calle Alcalá of Madrid, and later he was the author of the imposing Monument to Alfonso XII of the Retiro Park Pond.

Grases Riera was formed in the Barcelona School of Architecture, where he studied under the influence of great masters such as Antoni Gaudí y Lluís Domenech i Montaner.

Su Architectonic style It was characterized by the combination of modernist elements with neo-Gothic and neo-Mudejar touches, creating unique and distinctive works.

One of the most notable buildings designed by Grases Riera is the Macaya Palace, built between 1901 and 1905 in Barcelona.

This magnificent modernist mansion is characterized by its ornate façade with floral details and sculptures, as well as its luxurious and elegant interior.

Another of his notable projects is the Figueras House, built in 1907.

This residential building stands out for its innovative architectural design and its integration of sculptural elements in its façade, creating an effect of relief and movement.

What is the architecture of the Longoria Palace like?

Built as a residential building with an office, the longoria palace In 1912 it became the property of the Spanish Dental Company and, finally, in 1950 it became the headquarters of the aforementioned General Society of Authors.

The main attraction of longoria palace, which on the occasion of certain events can be visited by the public, is found in the style and modernist decoration of its Exterior facade, which draws the attention of all of us who come before it.

In it you can see its wavy shapes, not finding any straight element, as well as in the plant decorative elements characteristic of the modern architecture.

Also look at the metallic fence that surrounds the building, which also maintains that style.

The truth is that the interior of the Longoria palace in Madrid, practically since it was inaugurated, it had numerous modifications and renovations, so its current decoration has little to do with the original design.

In fact, in the last major renovation carried out in 1992 by the architect santiago fajardo, practically the entire interior of Longoria palace.

As a result, now when you enter the longoria palace, you see that only its architectural value has main staircase, with its beautiful leaded glass skylight.

It is also worth highlighting the Interior garden, with a façade that maintains the wavy shapes of the modernist style, And a gallery interior with the aforementioned decorative plant elements.

Photos of Longoria Palace

Here you have more photos of the Longoria palace and its inner courtyard, which you can see on a trip to Madrid.