History

Work on the building of the Petit Palauet, commissioned by one of Canet´s most illustrious families began at the start of the 20th century and was completed in 1909. The owner, Juli Font i Montaner, entrusted the project to his cousin, the architect Pere Domènech i Roura, son of one of Catalonia’s most outstanding modernist architects; Lluis Domènech i Montaner, (Palau de la Música Catalana). Rather than simply follow in his father’s footsteps, the son of the Domènech family opted to further the modernist style of the previous generation, bringing in the more relaxed, innovative and romantic style which is the essence of Catalan Noucentisme, considered a paragon of taste and modernism by contemporary experts. Pere Domènech went on to complete many of the family projects, such as the renowned Hospital de Sant Pau, the buildings of Santa Vitoria, San Manuel, Asunción and St. Frederic. Not content with perfecting existing styles, some of Domènech i Roura’s major works, such as that of the Casa Marco in Reus exhibit his ability to master other styles such as Deco architecture. Further projects under the direction of this major architect include the senior management of work on the Barcelona Exhibition of 1929, with his name being put to the Press hall area and the Olympic Stadium project. He was also instrumental in the revamp given to the National Palace in Barcelona, while perhaps many argue his masterpiece was the Winery at l'Espluga de Francolí, built in 1913, often referred to as “Cathedral” for its remarkable exterior.

The heirs of the original owner, Juli Font i Montaner, enjoyed full use of the family home as a summer residence for a further three generations until in 2005, when due to the need for major repairs, they opted to put the property on sale. The house was not for sale long, when it was spotted by Julia (interior designer and a great lover of antique and art), she was taken both by the singularity of the building and its potential for reconversion as an ideal holiday place, which would be able to offer outstanding class at affordable prices. The entire building was lovingly restored inside and out over a two year period, and nearly one hundred years after the family Font i Montaner first occupied the property, the Petit Palauet was once again drawing in the light of the Mediterranean. Indeed, today’s name was coined from a magazine review on the restoration work, which referred to the mansion as a little palace for the first time. It is easy to see why the name has stuck, and so now, this gem of Modernist architecture in Canet de Mar is now known as el Petit Palauet ...

Primer articulo del Petit Palauet, publicado en la revista

Las obras del arquitecto Pere Domenech i Montaner
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