On June 25, 1852, a man was born who would amaze the world with his unconventional artistic architectural masterpieces. Antoni Gaudí i Cornet was most likely born in Camp de Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain. His parents were Francesc Gaudí Serra, a coppersmith, and Antonia Cornet Bertran. Over the course of his 73 years he gained increasing recognition for his magnificent work. As a child he was diagnosed with rheumatism, which meant he had an exceptionally weak immune system and a sensitive locomotor system (which includes joints, muscles, connective tissues, soft tissues around the body). joints and bones). Doctors suggested he convert to a vegetarian diet and get fresh air whenever possible. Due to this unfortunate disease, he often watches his friend play from his bedroom window. The pain was often so bad that he stayed at home, but occasionally, when he wanted to go out, he rode a donkey. During the hours when his peers attended school, young Antoni sat observing nature. He was fascinated by colors and designs. These interests were reflected in his early drawings and artwork. Starting in kindergarten, Gaudí baffled people with his natural intellect and ability to question things. While sitting in their rooftop classroom, his teacher, Francesc Berenguer, began teaching the students that birds have wings to fly. Antoni immediately challenged her, saying that his chickens had wings, but never flew. Instead they used their wings to run faster. Gaudí was an independent thinker from the beginning. His strong Catholic beliefs began when he was eleven years old and attended a Catholic school. The school was located in the ancient convent of Saint Francesc Xavier. Having not necessarily grown up Catholic, Antoni began praying... middle of paper... in church. I will grow old but others will come after me. What must always be preserved is the spirit of the work, but its life must depend on the generations to which it is handed down and in which it lives and is embodied." Gaudí spent 43 years creating the Sagrada Familia before his unfortunate fatal tram accident. He died in 1926 at the age of 73. The completion of the church fell to Gaudí's associates who had worked with him over the years. Work was interrupted by the Spanish Civil War in 1936 and resumed in 1939. It has been carried out sporadically since then. The Construction Board of the La Sagrada Familia Foundation is responsible for managing the completion of this project. Antoni Gaudí remains one of Spain's most recognized architects. His unique style and revolutionary designs inspired the industry. His work delights tourists from all over the world.