Casa Batlló in Barcelona will open its second floor as a contemporary art gallery starting January 2026. The space, previously used as apartments, offices, and a maintenance workshop, has been redesigned by Barcelona-based studio Mesura with a curved metal ceiling echoing Gaudí’s forms, while preserving original woodwork and stained glass. The gallery extends the Casa Batlló Contemporary program, which commissions artists for two exhibitions per year, accessible with general admission or a standalone ticket.
The opening coincides with the centenary of Antoni Gaudí’s death and follows a multi-year restoration that added 2,000 square meters of immersive displays. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2005, Casa Batlló recently completed a façade restoration to its original design, with further work on rooftop chimneys and the third floor scheduled for later in 2026. This initiative transforms a historic landmark into a living contemporary art venue, bridging architectural heritage with new artistic commissions.