#273 The Unfinished Masterpiece Finally...! The Life of Genius Gaudi and the Journey of Those Who Dedicated Their Lives to Sagrada Familia! Part 1

We discuss the historical moment hidden in the completion of the Tower of Jesus Christ.

Sagrada Familia often has the image of a "church that will never be finished," but on the milestone of the 100th anniversary of Gaudi's death, the tallest "Tower of Jesus Christ" was finally completed. It is said that the Pope visited for the commemorative ceremony, and the night sky of Barcelona was illuminated with a spectacular display of light and sound. The way this unfinished masterpiece gradually transforms is truly moving, as if we are witnessing a moment in history.

We unravel the surprising architectural philosophy of Gaudi, who loved nature.

Because Gaudi was physically weak as a child and could not play outside, he spent his time carefully observing nature. From this came his conviction that "there are no straight lines in the natural world." It is astonishing to see how his observational eye breathes through the details of the architecture, such as staircases shaped like snail shells or columns designed to look like trees in a forest.

His unique design method using string and weights is truly fascinating.

We cover the story of how Gaudi experimented with "string and weights" to calculate the structural strength of his buildings. By hanging strings to create natural curves and then flipping them upside down, he deduced the perfect arch shape to withstand gravity. Please listen to the full episode to discover how this technique is utilized in modern complex architecture and to learn the secret behind an important calculation.