A Harmonic Analysis of the Façade of Gaudí's Pedrera

Identifier:  imarina:9596991

Handle: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11797/imarina9596991

Authors:  Moreno-Garcia D; Samper A; Herrera B

Abstract:
La Pedrera, an emblematic building designed by Antoni Gaud & iacute;, is distinguished by the undulating and continuous profile of its fa & ccedil;ade, thus establishing it as an iconic landmark of Catalan Art Nouveau. The present study proposes a harmonic, descriptive analysis of these undulations, with the aim of exploring their regularity, structure and formal coherence from a mathematical perspective. In order to achieve this objective, high-precision 3D laser scanning techniques and Fourier transform analysis are utilised to disaggregate the geometry of the fa & ccedil;ade into its constituent frequency components. The results provide a quantitative reading of the undulating rhythm of the surface, revealing harmonic patterns that contribute to understanding the design of the fa & ccedil;ade from a geometric and systematic approach.