P A R T 1 : P L A N T S ( H O W G A U D I M A D E U S E O F P L A N T S I N H I S A R C H I T E C T U R E )
C O M P I L E D B Y T H E M A L T E S E S T U D E N T S ,
S T T H E R E S A G I R L S ’ S E C O N D A R Y , M R I E H E L
M S N S C E R R I
The Book of Nature
Research was done during Form 1 activity lessons, as part of an eTwinning project
Wrought iron fence with palm fronds at Parc Guell
Palm Tree
Palms are evergreen, mostly tropical plants in the family Palmae (also known as Arecaceae). There are over 2500 species of palms. Most Palm are tree-like, with single trunks and either fan shaped (palmate) or feather shaped (pinnate) compound leaves.
http://www.plumsiena.com/2011/10/passion-for-details-antoni-gaudi.html
Column at Parc Guell inspired by the trunk of the Palm Tree
http://www.plumsiena.com/2011/10/passion-for-details-antoni-gaudi.html
The palm tree was also used by Antoni Gaudi at Casa Vicens.
http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa381/johnredaelli/6817610054_655c75e681_bCasaVicens.jpg
The marigold was used by Gaudi to decorate the tiles at Casa Vicens
Marigold Calendula officinalis is widely cultivated and can be grown easily in sunny locations in most kinds of soils.
http://www.gardensablaze.com/Annuals/Marigold4.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calendula_officinalis
http://www.gaudiclub.com/ingles/i_vida/fotobras/vicens/vicens38.jpg
Fruit-inspired (oranges) spire tops at La Sagrada Familia
Orange Tree Orange trees have been the most cultivated tree fruit in the world since 1987. Orange trees are widely grown in tropical and subtropical climates for their sweet fruit. The fruit of the orange tree can be eaten fresh, or processed for its juice or fragrant peel.
http://www.growcitrus.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/P1010959_edited-2.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange_(fruit)
Fruit-inspired (strawberries) spire tops at La Sagrada Familia
Strawberries
It is cultivated worldwide for its fruit. The fruit is widely appreciated for its characteristic aroma, bright red color, juicy texture, and sweetness. It is consumed in large quantities, either fresh or in prepared foods such as preserves, fruit juice, pies, ice creams, milkshakes, and chocolates.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b0/Chandler_strawberries.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strawberries
Pinnacle with grapes at the Sagrada Familia
Grapes A grape is a fruiting berry of the deciduous woody vines of the botanical genus Vitis. Grapes can be eaten raw or they can be used for making wine, jam, juice, jelly, grape seed extract, raisins, vinegar, and grape seed oil. Grapes are a non-climacteric type of fruit, generally occurring in clusters.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d2/Green_Grapes_for_Poster.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grapes
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2107/2323230271_2c67caf2b1_z.jpg?zz=1
Watermelons used at the Sagrada Familgia
Watermelon
Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus ) is a vine-like flowering plant originally from southern Africa. It has a smooth exterior rind (usually green with dark green stripes or yellow spots) and a juicy, sweet interior flesh (usually deep red to pink).
http://westofpersia.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/watermelons-uncut.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_melon
Wheat used in two different occasions at the Sagrada Familia
Wheat Wheat is a cereal grain. It is now cultivated worldwide. In 2010, world production of wheat was 651 million tons, making it the third most-produced cereal after maize (844 million tons) and rice (672 million tons).
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http://www.sagradafamilia.cat/imgs/naixement/fe7.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheat
Cypress Tree Cross tower at Casa Batllo
Cypress Tree Cypress is the name applied to many plants in the cypress family. They are all conifers. Most cypress species are trees, while a few are shrubs.
http://watcher.ro/2013/01/24/casa-batlo/
http://www.stevenkharper.com/images/SargCypressFemConeBranchRS.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cypress_tree
Fireplace at Casa Batllo in the shape of a mushroom
Mushrooms A mushroom is the fleshy, spore-bearing fruiting body of a fungus, typically produced above ground on soil or on its food source. The standard use for the name "mushroom" is the cultivated white button mushroom, Agaricus bisporus. It belongs to the Kingdom Fungi.
http://3obieg.pl/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/grzyb20583-2560x1600.jpg
http://watcher.ro/2013/01/24/casa-batlo/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mushroom
Antoni Gaudi's colorful mosaic, showing the sunflower, at Park Güell
Sunflower The sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is an annual plant. It possesses a large inflorescence (flowering head), and its name is derived from the flower's shape and image, which is often used to capture the sun.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/39/Sunflower_Helianthus_1_edited.png
http://phlogthat.files.wordpress.com/2007/07/img_0859-1.jpg?w=445&h=446
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunflower
Cactus ornaments at Park Guell
Cactus Most cacti live in habitats subject to at least some drought. Many live in extremely dry environments. Most species of cacti have lost true leaves, retaining only spines, which are highly modified leaves. As well as defending against herbivores, spines help prevent water loss.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cactus
http://a66c7b.medialib.glogster.com/media/02/029c2f47b0fdefe853a57d2f996b65960fcb6b8e3c3db037bd42a44b15f22a19/alien-cactus-jpg.jpg
The 56 columns that symbolize trees, and the ceiling that symbolizes daisies, at the Sagrada Familia
Daisy Daisies belong to the daisy family of Compositae, now known as Asteraceae in flowering plants. Daisies are native to north and central Europe. A Daisy symbolizes innocence and purity. It can also symbolize new beginnings.
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http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ntvsirS8q2w/TEvQiD99soI/AAAAAAAALnw/DKpNdsuiOxE/s1600/P1110879.JPG
http://www.theflowerexpert.com/content/growingflowers/flowersandgeography/daisies