1905 – Casa Terrades (Casa de les Punxes), Barcelona

Architect: Puig i Cadafalch

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Named for the points which crown the gables and towers of this curious mixture of Loire Valley chateau and mansion. The building has florid decoration around the windows and balconies. It also has carefully designed retail units along the ground level set into arcades of arches.