Antoni Gaudí
Awards & Honours
1
Awards Won
4
Honours
4
Rankings
4
Covers
2
Records
Antoni Gaudí's legacy is measured not by awards but by the enduring impact of his buildings. Seven of his works are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, a rare honor for any architect. The Sagrada Família, still incomplete, attracts over 4.5 million visitors annually and was consecrated as a minor basilica by Pope Benedict XVI in 2010. Gaudí is the subject of ongoing beatification proceedings in the Catholic Church, reflecting his reputation as 'God's Architect.' His influence extends beyond architecture into design, art, and popular culture.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Designation for Park Güell, Palau Güell, and Casa Milà.
UNESCO World Heritage Site (expansion)
Expansion to include Casa Batlló, Casa Vicens, the Crypt of Colònia Güell, and the Nativity Facade of the Sagrada Família.
Servant of God
Beatification cause opened; Gaudí given the title Servant of God.
Minor Basilica
Sagrada Família consecrated and designated a minor basilica.
Rankings & Lists
100 Most Influential People of the Millennium
10 Best Buildings of the 20th Century
Seven Wonders of the Modern World (unofficial)
10 Most Influential Architects of All Time
Magazine Covers
Time
January 11, 2010
The Genius of Gaudí
National Geographic
December 2010
The Architect of God
Vanity Fair
November 2015
Barcelona's Eternal Architect
Architectural Digest
May 2017
Gaudí's Masterpieces: A Guide to His Most Iconic Works
Records & Feats
Longest ongoing construction of a major church
The Sagrada Família has been under construction since 1882, making it the longest-running church building project in modern history.
Most UNESCO World Heritage Sites by a single architect
Gaudí has seven of his works inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, more than any other architect.