Any Cerdà: Ildefons Cerdà
From June 2009 to June 2010, Barcelona is remembering Ildefons Cerdà, the man who designed the emblematic Eixample neighbourhood
Josep Brangul
Living conditions
When working on his design for the new neighbourhood of Barcelona, Cerdà was influenced by living conditions of the average family, focusing on key needs such as having sunlight, natural lighting and ventilation in homes, and the need for greenery in people's surroundings. The engineer also focused on sanitation and the need for effective waste disposal including good sewerage