Modern architecture of cadaques

History of modern architecture.
The emergence of modernist design is largely credited to a group of European architects, most notably Swiss French architect Le Corbusier and German American architect Walter Gropius.

How did Cadaqués migmatites form?

The Cadaqués migmatites formed under extreme pressure and temperatures:

a partial melt.
They are halfway between an igneous and metamorphic rock.
The area also contains a lot of schist:a medium grade metamorphic rock that has been flattened into sheets.

How many people live in Cadaqués?

In 2002, Cadaqués had an official population of 2,612, but up to ten times as many people can live in the town during the peak of the summer tourism season.
Cadaqués has a special place in art history.

What are the best places to visit in Cadaqués?

Church of St.
Mary (late-17th century) is the church that most stands out in the views of the town.
Hermitage of Sant Sebastià, a large house located high on Pení Mountain behind Cadaqués.
It is a private residence not open to the public.

Who designed the Cadaqués?

In this new book, photos from the period show the distinctive style and environment of Cadaqués and 22 homes designed by Federico Correa, Alfonso Milà, José Antonio Coderch, Francesc Joan Barba Corsini, Peter Harnden, Lanfranco Bombelli, Oscar Tusquets, and Lluís Clotet.

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