Episode 3 of 3

Formal Appointment as Architect Director

When: 28 March 1884
Where: Project Administration
Part of: Antoni Gaudí takes over work on the Sagrada Família

Gaudí was officially appointed Architect Director on 28 March 1884, despite having begun work earlier.

Although Gaudí began work in November 1883, his official appointment as Architect Director occurred on 28 March 1884. This formal recognition solidified his role in the project, which he had completely redesigned apart from the already built crypt.

Sources

Sagrada Família Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07
Antoni Gaudí Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22

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