José María Jujol Gibert
*16. 9. 1879 – Tarragona, Spain
†1. 5. 1949 – Barcelona, Spain
Biography
José María Jujol i Gibert was a modernist Catalan architect whose work ranged from furniture to family homes, sacred and public buildings to designs for public spaces. He collaborated on a number of projects with Antoni Gaudí.
He was the son of Andreu Jujol, a school director, and Teresa Gibert i Vives. He was born in Tarragona on the top floor of the public school Sant Joan, where his father worked. He began drawing at an early age. He admired nature and wandered through the hills of Tarragona and ancient ruins. The family lived there for nine years until his father was transferred to Gràcia in 1888. In 1893, Jujol's father was transferred again to the city of Barcelona. There, Jujol began to explore the medieval quarter, developed an admiration for Gothic architecture, and started designing buildings. The family moved to Gran Via in the Eixample district of Barcelona, where he became acquainted with modern and modernist buildings. In 1901, he was accepted into the architectural program in Barcelona. During his studies, he initially collaborated with Antoni Maria Gallissa i Soqué (Don Antoni). His first project was a commission for Don Antoni to decorate Carrer Fenen for the Mercè festival (Festes de la Mercè). Jujol had to create metal frames and stained glass windows. He worked for Don Antoni until 1903. After that, he started working in the studio of Josep Font i Gumà. There, he collaborated with him on the altar of the Holy Trinity in the Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar. In 1906, he obtained his architect's certificate and could work independently. Jujol became acquainted with Antoni Gaudí through their mutual friend, Dr. Santaló. Their first joint project was Casa Batlló.
José María Jujol i Gibert was a modernist Catalan architect whose work ranged from furniture to family homes, sacred and public buildings to designs for public spaces. He collaborated on a number of projects with Antoni Gaudí.
He was the son of Andreu Jujol, a school director, and Teresa Gibert i Vives. He was born in Tarragona on the top floor of the public school Sant Joan, where his father worked. He began drawing at an early age. He admired nature and wandered through the hills of Tarragona and ancient ruins. The family lived there for nine years until his father was transferred to Gràcia in 1888. In 1893, Jujol's father was transferred again to the city of Barcelona. There, Jujol began to explore the medieval quarter, developed an admiration for Gothic architecture, and started designing buildings. The family moved to Gran Via in the Eixample district of Barcelona, where he became acquainted with modern and modernist buildings. In 1901, he was accepted into the architectural program in Barcelona. During his studies, he initially collaborated with Antoni Maria Gallissa i Soqué (Don Antoni). His first project was a commission for Don Antoni to decorate Carrer Fenen for the Mercè festival (Festes de la Mercè). Jujol had to create metal frames and stained glass windows. He worked for Don Antoni until 1903. After that, he started working in the studio of Josep Font i Gumà. There, he collaborated with him on the altar of the Holy Trinity in the Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar. In 1906, he obtained his architect's certificate and could work independently. Jujol became acquainted with Antoni Gaudí through their mutual friend, Dr. Santaló. Their first joint project was Casa Batlló.
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