Josep Puig i Cadafalch 1867 – 1956

Biography

Josep Puig i Cadafalch was born on October 17, 1867, in Mataró, Catalonia, where he would establish himself as one of the region’s most influential architects. Throughout his long career spanning nearly a century of life, he became a significant figure in Catalan architectural circles, contributing to the distinctive character of his homeland during a period of cultural and artistic flourishing.

His professional legacy extended throughout his lifetime, which concluded on December 23, 1956, in Barcelona at the age of eighty-nine. By the time of his death, Puig i Cadafalch had accumulated decades of work and influence within the architectural community. He was laid to rest at Cementiri dels Caputxins in Mataró, returning to the town of his birth for his final resting place, a fitting conclusion to a life deeply rooted in Catalan culture and heritage.