The World's Oldest Construction Project | Sagrada Familia

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[@delfordhesener9113]

He used catenaries, not hyperbolas... Just saying lol. Great video!

[@Canalbizarrof]

Beautiful video. Incredibly respectful and really passed on Gaudi's faith and Sagrada's importance to all of humanity. Congrats!

[@driftracerepeat7334]

Hello Real Engineering, please reply

[@powerdavid6235]

@Real Engineering - Perhaps you should ask KZbin why they are saying this has NO VIEWS.

[@maxreimer1088]

This is not the worlds oldest construction project! Think of the German cathedral " Kölner Dom" ! it took 632 years to build

[@handlebarfox2366]

Gaudi was once asked by a reporter if he was worried that the project would take far longer than he could live. "That's ok," he replied. "My client is not in a hurry."

[@bonkybonk_ow2793]

im not stupid right? he's implying he's doing gods work?

[@adriabel1479]

@@bonkybonk_ow2793 well, he was literally building a cathedral to honour him

[@basedkaiser5352]

@@bonkybonk_ow2793 He was building a church, of course he was talking about God.

[@martamccool2740]

Su cliente es la elite oscura

[@pinngg6907]

But now the function cathedral is for raising funds. Will it be reverted back into church after it's done?

[@ahmedal-tayy7332]

that animation cost his entire annual budget.

[@RealEngineering]

Not far off 😭

[@tactics1056]

Thats some ted ed animations. But sooo much better

[@wutlebuck]

@@RealEngineering But a worthy investment. It empathized the tragedy that was the destruction of Gaudi's models. As with the burning of the library of Alexandria, there are some events that truly are nothing but heart breaking. Any hints of vengeance are overpowered by the sadness of what has been lost, and that it is lost forever.

[@tpmiranda]

And COPPA could cost his career and life.

[@alveolate]

@@tpmiranda wtf is coppa and why do i keep seeing it everywhere these days

[@bellcranel0889]

Built by bricks from all over the world, through the funding of random people, with technology that spans through decades. Such a romantic masterpiece.

[@omniyambot9876]

to just think that some parts are made by highly talented crafstmen and some parts are made by advance cnc machines... this is a wonderful project and wonderful result.

[@samuelmulei2074]

I think there in lies the beauty

[@orishaeshu1084]

@@omniyambot9876 CNC machines were created by highly talented engineers.

[@omniyambot9876]

@@orishaeshu1084 It's not like it's not my field.

[@Lewis-rq3of]

Unpopular opinion I think it one of most ugliest cathedrals out there I prefer gothic or neo gothic Romanesque neo classical but just in general I think that the Barcelona cathedral is an eyesore

[@stevegrandmusic]

Never thought I could be so moved by a building but here we are... The embodiment of the word “glorious” ❤️❤️❤️

[@tannergauge9374]

Or indulgent

[@gav7021]

Yea I even teared up a bit! Amazing video and truly inspiring project

[@diorossorozco9558]

What? Building could move you?

[@codyball3329]

I have personally seen it, it is ENORMOUS

[@christopheryoder8292]

For me it was Canterbury Cathedral. Westminster Abbey had its beauty subsumed by intellectual curiosity. If I could do it again I would take the tour and indulge in the intellectual curiosity and then turn my heart and mind upwards while praying the rosary.

[@matouspalecek8208]

"3D modelling softwares have slowly caught up with Gaudi"

[@neurofiedyamato8763]

The moment when 3D simulation software gets outdone by bunch of strings and bags of weights.

[@appa609]

Neurofied Yamato it’s easy to write a wireframe code that does the same thing as the strings. What’s hard is full 3D simulation because the number of mesh elements required is massive.

[@aronseptianto8142]

as a correction to that 3D civil engineering software has slowly caught up it's one thing to have a thing modeled for a Disney movie and another thing so you can make it in real life not for the lack of tech either, it's mostly because civil engineer never have a need to make such a grand structure in the first place so they never made the proper code for it this thing is massive

[@mihailazar2487]

BLENDER master race

[@aronseptianto8142]

@@mihailazar2487 i use blender daily (because maya is overpriced and fusion is bloated) in no way is that a proper civil engineering software

[@risingstar1309]

Have had the privilege to see this in real life. It’s utterly breathtaking

[@mechaphantom17]

I did as well. Got to see a few other Gaudi buildings as well. Truly a once in a lifetime experience.

[@kamilar1359]

I wasn't personally impressed...The big Gothic cathedrals that I've seen were to me much more breathtaking

[@klausolekristiansen2960]

When I was there most of the windows were plain glass. Maybe I should go again when it is finished.

[@lolilollolilol7773]

@@jujitosis6687 uh no, not at all.

[@itznathz9496]

Did you see it 100 years ago

[@JorgeFlores-cr5et]

Workers: Gaudí how many towers do you want? Gaudí: YES

[@davidrojas4687]

A forest!

[@shikhov.yurkovich]

¡Sí!

[@167curly]

Twelve spires for the apostles and one bigger one for Jesus.

[@ipedrazuela]

@@167curly four more for the apostles and one more for the Virgin. So 18 towers.

[@ChefBardo]

so original....yawn.

[@leandrotami]

few minutes after visiting that building for the first time I was overwhelmed by emotions and couldn't help to cry a little. It's certainly unique and probably one of the most beautiful buildings in history.

[@RedDevil66991]

I was there in 2016. Same as you "overwhelmed". An experience I'll never forget.

[@kerstitekko2257]

I was there in 2010 in april. That building and surrounding left me speechless, so beautiful.

[@mahuk.]

2:23 That brutal moment when "sagrada" turns into "sangrada". Sagrada familia = sacred family. Sangrada familia = bloodied family.

[@thezoingyt]

I've been a Tourist Guide in Barcelona for some time and I'm SO USED to that Sagrada Familia turning into "Sangrada Familia, Sangria Familiar, or whatever" deal, and I was so relieved when he said it well the first time... then at 2:33 I was like "ow shit, here we go again"

[@venividivivi]

@@thezoingyt "Sangria familiar." Perfect.

[@soyfefo]

Hahaha, I was about to comment something similar! XD Good job

[@ericrawson2909]

Thanks for that explanation, the pronunciation was really bugging me. My Spanish isn't good enough to realise it means bloodied family!

[@soyfefo]

@@ericrawson2909 That is perfectly fine, it is just funny to hear, but understandable. It happens to me because of way I pronounce some words in English as I am not a native speaker but living in New Zealand :) Apologies if I made you feel bad for it, please don't. BTW your video is excellent, with lots of information and little pieces I didn't know about.

[@17091ira0072]

the messed up story here is that they let a man die because they didn't think he was 'special'

[@DoesThisWork888]

That's the good ol' days people talk about

[@Bejunckt]

that, and the anarchist who destroyed his models

[@2490debrick]

That's Catholicism for you lol...

[@Jdog1681]

Lord Debrick I’m not catholic, nor do I defend their controversies, but to blame the Catholics for that is completely irrelevant and shortsighted.

[@chris-dd6uq]

It also sad that he spent most of his life praying on working on the construction of the building. People spend so much time on that religious nonsense that they don't live their lives. Now he's in a box, and that's it. Nothing but darkness. So sad.

[@lincolndunstan3057]

Why is that every time I think about this wonderful building, do I tear-up. I knew virtually nothing of the Sagrada Familia until I visited in 2019, now I would return at the drop of a hat and immerse myself in this most amazing building ever constructed!!! On entering the Basilica is like being transported to Heaven itself....well almost!!

[@francescqueralt9681]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stendhal_syndrome

[@lincolndunstan3057]

@@francescqueralt9681 I wouldn’t have thought my state was quite that extreme, but thank you 🙏 for your generosity in sharing. 😇👨‍❤️‍👨

[@adz5OOO]

It is a truly incredible masterpiece, and I believe it leaves a mark on every person who visits. I will never be entirely the same person I was before, now that I have stood inside in complete awe.

[@108hindu]

Sadly ironic: People ignored the dying man in the street. Then the whole city ends up mourning him.

[@user-re9gj2zd5e]

Spanish.

[@abdullahshahj7194]

why did they ignore him? like he is a fkn human

[@108hindu]

@@abdullahshahj7194 Sadly, it’s not uncommon for people ignore the poor and dying. It happens every day and everywhere. Not just in Spain. It’s a sad statement about humanity in general. Lack of empathy and compassion is rampant in today’s society. Even many so called religious people lack those two traits.

[@watch_and_see3349]

@@abdullahshahj7194 they thought he was a homeless crazy man

[@rahmashifa6539]

@@watch_and_see3349 yes, but they were wrong

[@SagaciousSilence]

Imagine being a construction worker who’s entire life will be spent working on this one building, literally spending his entire lifetime working on the same project.

[@gavinwest655]

And not seeing its completion

[@Steamrick]

I believe there's a term for that. "Job security."

[@50shadesofcerakote]

@@Steamrick beat me too it. knowing you'll always have a job, that's pretty tits if you ask me.

[@nathankoon7749]

reliable commute

[@theviniso]

Pretty neat, isn't it? I'd love to help build such an unique construction.

[@pghparkins]

"The more I learn about how the universe works, the more amazed I am that we somehow exist to witness it all" Of the 800 segues I've seen into Brilliant, this is my favorite.

[@erik-ic3tp]

I think that all intelligent lifeforms think like that too. :)

[@aureliorodriguez5136]

To understand why a building like this can cause such a deep effect on visitor`s mind please read "Man and his symbols" by german psychiathrist C. G Jung. This book will let you think about how nature and human mind relate to each other (BTW I do not understand how underrated and poorly spread Jung`s work is).

[@markrowland1366]

I visited this church in 1975. I am proud that a fellow New Zealander was for many years, the chief architect. The idea of hanging cords to learn how to build produces a marvel.

[@machintelligence]

When I visited in 1977 for the first time, I asked how long it would take to finish the church. "Oh, give us 50 or 100 years and we will be done." was the answer. I returned in 2012 and found that the low end estimate was fairly accurate. I hope to return once more in 2026 to see the finished structure.

[@bonginkosithwala3347]

Power station turned into a church.

[@sirfer6969]

Agreed. Was surprised to see Mark Burry in there in one of the most beautiful and iconic buildings in history

[@Maxbps88]

I studied architecture for four years from 1988-1992 at Miss St Univ and traveled all over Europe in August of 1991 wrapping up my tour before heading to Plymouth for my exchange program in Barcelona specifically because Antoni Gaudi was and remains my favorite architect. He was so far ahead of his time. And Sagrada Familia is THE greatest structure humans have ever created. It is a phenomenal design and structure and that was in 1991. I cannot wait to see it again in 2026.

[@notroll1279]

Better postpone your visit. CoVid has slowed down both the donations and construction itself. Completion is now expected to be delayed by several years.

[@user-in1gn6fw2eab]

The Inside of this building is absolutely breathtaking, already been there.

[@aaebsssb9914]

Jonathan Deinhard Did you die from asphyxiation, because it took your breath away?

[@peskymacaw9033]

@@aaebsssb9914 Headass

[@aaebsssb9914]

Chops Aguilar Are you saying, that i have a donkey on/in my head?

[@lordjoejoe4637]

It‘s much bigger and much higher than you think right? It‘s just ridiculous! 😅

[@user-in1gn6fw2eab]

@@lordjoejoe4637 yea it is

[@HelamanGile]

This guy definitely would be a Minecraft fanatic

[@ln7929]

He would probably create his own version with gravity

[@romchompa6858]

minecraft is for children

[@john3260]

@@romchompa6858 Nice joke.

[@romchompa6858]

@@john3260 except that , I am serious. I have been using a bigger better platform since before minecraft ever existed. its an 8bit world, its crap, and made for children. if you are an adult using minecraft seriously, get help.

[@john3260]

@@romchompa6858 Made for children? You think children can make this? kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHWzoX5_mNaDfas

[@os2171]

As a scientist I agree: every discovery is a celebration of nature.

[@kee7678]

and nature, the glory of God.

[@johnborstlap5497]

When natural forms are translated into art or architecture, they are never simply copied, but translated.

[@MelbaOzzie]

As a scientist, I view every scientific discovery as an affirmation of the existence of God, the creator of all things.

[@remigiuscaesar8307]

As a scientist, I think it’s amazing.

[@Balzion]

This is the most beautiful detailed building I've ever seen in my life.

[@the911collection]

Looks even better in real life

[@MrNeosantana]

"How detailed is it?" "If it were to move, KZbin would crash"

[@harrydaboss]

I was lucky enough to see it in person and it is much much more grand and magnificent than any picture can show.

[@existentialduck6190]

I can confirm

[@willardmusick1187]

I was amazed by it in 1981. In person to appreciate.

[@paulstern9775]

It helps to appreciate how glorious God is, from your reaction to a building designed with such genius and attempting to replicate in stone, what God created with atoms. The term "Intelligent design" was used to describe nature at around 4:05, and I agree completely. Just the use of only l-amino-acids and only d-sugars, for instance, points to intelligent design, much like the use of only right-handed threads for almost everything indicates design by humans, yet even human technology, much less random processes, can produce only l-amino-acids and d-sugars, without using highly complex molecules from already living things, which weren't available in the "pre-biotic" earth.

[@trinibaduk9012]

I can also confirm

[@salvalooez2249]

I confirm

[@googlejse]

i find it adorable that its being build out of rock from all over the word that is also recycled, it might not look all the same color but the story as to why the color doesn't match is more beautiful, its a lesson in conserving the environment and coming together to create something bigger than us

[@nicmanza4657]

it's ugly tho

[@nowhereman6019]

@@nicmanza4657 you think nature is ugly?

[@bonkybonk_ow2793]

@@nicmanza4657 been there. that place is the FAAAR from ugly. actually it's the most beautiful building i ever saw in person.

[@nicmanza4657]

@@nowhereman6019 it looks so artificial compared to cathedrals sculpted by actual artisans. Other cathedral look so imposing they force evryone in a state of silence upon entering them it's almost oppressive, in a good way. I dont believe in god but i sure as hell feel little in front of how majestic the concept of it is after entering an authentic cathedral. In this one everyone is talking loud, children are running, it's so obnoxiously bright it feels like a modern museum, plain and white, and above all it feels and look machine-made, a computer generated complexity. It's a display of impressively complex shapes, lights and spaces with little concern with the atmosphere it should convey.

[@nowhereman6019]

@@nicmanza4657 you literally don't know what you're talking about.

[@marcobozzini9253]

When I read the title I thought it was the Milan Cathedral: the construction began in 1386 and finished in 1965, with the building of the the bronze doors. That's nearly 6 centuries! By the way, Sagrada Familia is a beautiful and unique piece of architecure and I would love to visit Barcelona one day!

[@robertaperoglio]

I thought the same too, but I guess old structures don't count: most of the old cathedrals required centuries to make. In fact, most of the cathedrals in Europe have multiple styles in it (e.g. romanic and gothic) because the art changed meanwhile.

[@jimmcdiarmid7308]

It is fabulous. I toured it inside and out with a local guide and a group of 6 people. No rush and we could stay as long as we wanted after the tour.

[@dabelli3818]

@@robertaperoglio yeah, but all of them were finished in a century or 2 that thing is like: Yeah well finish it, no worry lol

[@U.Inferno]

I think the title.is specifically for ongoing projects. If it meant just longest construction it would have said just that, but oldest implies a continuation.

[@Lucas-vj4sv]

I thought it was the Cologne cathedral. It was built from 1248 to 1880. That are 632 years

[@davidschaftenaar6530]

Thank you for discussing this with respect for the spiritual nature of this place. It's quite rare to see anyone capture this element so well, especially from a secular perspective, well done.

[@marcoruiz3108]

Gaudí knew he wouldn’t be able to finish his masterpiece, as well as he knew the final result would differ from his original design. He therefore encouraged new architects to finish the project with their own ideas.

[@OppoRancisis]

No

[@RobinTheBot]

@@OppoRancisis yes

[@unanec]

@@OppoRancisis yes

[@0fun16]

@@OppoRancisis yes

[@goat9295]

@@OppoRancisis yes

[@uncleFestr]

Can we all just appreciate how Real Engineering has stepped up their animation game?

[@MedCreativityPlant]

Gaudi: *becomes a dishevelled recluse* Me: *looking in mirror* god damn it

[@albertescribalemina9886]

Pandemia style

[@1estel1ch.42]

Where's *your* mega church

[@albertescribalemina9886]

@@1estel1ch.42 Barcelona

[@ppineault]

Whilst visiting Europe in my 20's, I travelled to Barcelona specifically to see Gaudi's architecture. They are such a pleasure to the senses, you'd almost believe they are constructed from gingerbread and frosting; It is hard to explain what a delight and a wonder they are to behold. Barcelona is an exceptional city anyhow but definitely worth the visit just to see Gaudi's masterpieces.

[@Mr_Happy_Face]

I've been there before, that's why the name sound so *Familia*

[@aidanjt]

rimshot.gif

[@PrintScreen.]

THIS AIN'T FAMILIAH

[@waynesanford2869]

I hate you

[@adarshsingh764]

@@PrintScreen. hmmm, i see you know the other youtuber.

[@marmot1434]

This ain’t familia

[@msr98111]

"He bridged art and science like no man before him" *_Leonardo da Vinci enters the chat_*

[@rmacca0258]

Filippo Brunelleschi entered the chat.

[@Maxbps88]

And both realized Gaudi was their superior in every way.

[@Maxbps88]

@the Achaean All to pay homage to the best architect in the history of the world.

[@Maxbps88]

@the Achaean Which is why it has taken a century to build and nearly a century to CATCH up with Gaudi's genius and engineering marvels. Gaudi's design, art, engineering, and story-telling (which is crucial in building a church particularly one of the Gothic era) all are unified in the most incredible structure ever designed and built. One facade carries more intrigue and design capability than in most other entire churches of that or any era.

[@DavidGarcia-nx2gj]

@the Achaean HAHAHAHAHAHA WTF when you haven't realized gaudi revolutioned the world with the catenary

[@ReddoFreddo]

Never knew the architect of the Sagrada Familia was an engineering genius as well as an artistic genius. This guy is probably one of the greatest people that ever lived.

[@mnorth1351]

That was a beautiful ending. That awe you feel at being able to witness and understand the world - that is a deeply human feeling, and deeply important to the history of religion. The Greeks identified the Logos as the principle of rationality that runs through the whole universe - the reason all the physics can be understood, maped out and calculated by equations, the reason it is constant, repeatable, the same everywhere. The world isn't chaotic and random, but rational, logical. Christians say that Logos is the divine mind, who creates an orderly cosmos - and who created a being in his image, with a mind that reflects the divine mind; and thus, who can "read" the Logos baked into all creation. You may not be a religious person, but when you excericise your reason and skill to understand and explain the world, whether you know it or not, you are giving glory to the God who created such an orderly and beautiful cosmos. Thank you for your work!

[@martipg3866]

As a born and raised man from Barcelona this almost brought tears to my eyes. Awesome work of recognition!

[@99Akinator]

Same. I grew next to it. Could see the building throw my window, and Ive been observing how the construction has been growing and growing everyday. Simply beautiful.

[@Legendary33284]

That was the first building I ever saw in real life that ever made my jaw drop, It made me appreciate architecture.

[@Stop4MotionMakr]

This is an amazing analysis. When I visited the cellar at Sagrada Familia, I thought the upside down strings and weights were just a fanciful artistic interpretation of Gaudi's design. I didn't know it was PART of the design process. Amazing.

[@trendhisseler]

La Sagrada Familia #Barselona kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZrKhqGXZ7GrpZo

[@rajeshprem6349]

"No one recognized him so he was left to die" So he became one with Nature(undistinguishable) the very thing that enticed his creation.

[@spiritualeco-syndicalisthe207]

R RQ #FreeCatalonia

[@rajeshprem6349]

@R RQ who would recognise a famed architect run over by tram who was bearded like an indian sage with a tophat on him. Don't stereotype the Catalan people just because they are seeking a nation for their own. Man died unfortunate. Remember 1926 those were depressing times and a window between war. Most human wouldn't want to mess with authorities and their investigation at that time. So timely context is important.

[@agarceran]

@R RQ You must not be from Spain yourself if you can say "No one else in Spain wants to become independent, only Catalans do" with a straight face. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_active_separatist_movements_in_Europe#Spain

[@rajeshprem6349]

@R RQ think you are still not aware of balkanisation a case specific to EU where many micronations formed in the last two centuries.

[@rajeshprem6349]

@@agarceran outright calling Catalan people ugly is no different than Hitler calling Jews a threat a nazi statement and you are a hate monger. Think don't indulge.

[@Scoaen_]

Whole dubai: 10 years One cathedral: 137 years

[@angellopezgarcia5207]

Advantages of having money and using slaves.

[@celeridad6972]

@Mark Weyland lol

[@gabor6259]

Oil makes things go slick.

[@carlosandleon]

@@gabor6259 lmao

[@antoniosilvera8199]

60% of sagrada familia was made in the last 10 years, also is made out of rock not concrete.

[@ryshow9118]

In my travels thru out Europe, this was the most breathtaking visit I made. Absolutely incredible in vision and scale.

[@mda990]

in which cities you have been in europe?

[@167curly]

As a young man I heard about Sagrada Familia, but never expected to see it. In 2006 I visited Barcelona for a few days and made sure to keep a free day to spend at the cathedral. That was a memorable time for me.

[@antonkider7360]

Sagrada Familia is not a Cathedral of Barcelona. It's just a church.

[@strider029]

Imagine if he got a chance to be resurrected he will be like "No that's not suppose to looks like that, no wrong materials, oh no"

[@speedy01247]

well we can honestly say that the designs he had made were destroyed.

[@zainiikhwan9405]

Gaudi: "Kids this day have it easy with their technology " *sip Monster Energy *

[@donaldstanfield8862]

I hope he would be delighted!

[@Legion849]

I think his reaction will be 'wait , what's that it doesn't fit there' or something close to that.

[@DarkAngelEU]

@@licheong Definitely feel the same, but as stated, sandstone has become really hard to come by, thus explaining why the "original" parts look so much better. On the other hand, it shows a passage of time which only adds to the beauty of the church imo :)

[@Eylrid]

Mormons: We have a temple that took forty years to build Gaudi: Hold my string

[@speedy01247]

cologne cathedral. (multiple centuries)

[@Tobi-ln9xr]

The Cologne cathedral took 700 years to build

[@idonhaveanyideawhattocallm1472]

It seems Christians have a running history with years long construction projects

[@ungas024]

St peter basilica in Rome? 109 Years to build.

[@nisrine3362]

I swear when you see it youself in Barcelona it looks even more breautiful and unreal, it makes u goosebumps. The details, the inside of that huge church, the way the light enters into the building, etc etc... If you even have the chance to visit Barcelona, you NEED to go to La Sagrada Familia.

[@eueueqi]

watching this video made me fall in love more with humanity. how different countries came together to fund la sagrada familia, how architects and engineers spanning many generations decided to continue this beautiful work of art, how many people come to see it unfinished and yet leave the place completely in awe. i'm soooo lucky to have been born in a generation where it would be officially finished as well. wow.

[@NC-ij9rb]

Using those strings as structural skeleton for his building was pure genius

[@themeddite2935]

He built his building upside down. That takes skill.

[@ReddoFreddo]

Yeah

[@JohnBorstlap]

Actually, it is not. For the simple reason that a building has to be built upright and that has nothing to do with how strings behave when suspended in the air. The curve in the interior gives an unstable effect, and the way in which the vaults are designed only enforces this. Compare this with the interiors of the great European cathedrals.

[@Blaze6108]

I saw the remade string models in the museum, they are absolutely insane. There is an incredible amount of intricacy concentrated in such a small space, Gaudi was a damn genius.

[@markrowland1366]

Stood in awe, 46 years back when a fellow countryman, a New Zealander took over as head architect. Inspired, I applied and got a scholarship at New Zealand's Auckland University. My sketches of Gaudi's works was an important part of my presintation.

[@jeffreysoo8779]

Visited Barcelona in the late 80s and Sagrada Familia was the winner. It was really attractive, unique and out of the ordinary. You need to see it yourself as words can't explain it. Would love to go back to Barcelona one day. Beautiful place.

[@blankroomsoup666]

Cathedral and basilica are not interchangeable. La Sagrada Familia is in fact a basilica.

[@dlwatib]

Some churches are both. This one is not.

[@simongleaden2864]

That's right: Sagrada Familia is not a Cathedral. There is a Cathedral in Barcelona, but this isn't it.

[@momiu00]

A basilica can be better than a cathedral, the Sagrada Familia is the proof.

[@tyrannosaurusimperator]

@@momiu00 Better is not the point. A cathedral houses a "cathedra", the chair of a bishop, the symbol of his leadership of the diocese. A basilica is just a fancy church. From a religious stand point, there's no contest between the two. It's like saying a b-17 is better than a stealth bomber.

[@momiu00]

@@tyrannosaurusimperator I tell you in a simpler way: The Sagrada Familia is a temple far superior to any cathedral in the world.

[@UkranianStallion]

Seeing the design of his building, I can almost certainly say that he's more closely resembled an architect, which most likely made him at odds with engineer

[@Jarviz9001]

He was both. No one could build his church. So he learned how.

[@bobjackson4720]

I was there in 1999 I'm amazed at the changes since then. At the time it looked like it would take another hundred years to finish it. An amazing building.

[@pennyhatzikou370]

I visited it in 2016.I have never before or since felt so in touch with the Devine as when I found myself in it. I felt an inner peace and simply did not want to leave.I felt tears coming down my eyes, tears of joy and serenity ... I have never felt like that before or since in utter equilibrium !!! I do not consider myself a religious person but that was amazing...

[@AnimalzyNL]

Such an impressive building. I've been there before, and the scale of the project is hard to get across on video. The string method used by Gaudí is honestly still one of the best ways to demonstrate the basics of arches in engineering.

[@lauravalentinaburbanogarci904]

I am not a religious person either, however, I cried when I visited the Sagrada Familia earlier this year. I was profoundly moved to see this gigantic human-made work of art in all its magnificent stature. It joins so many human activities around this one goal, and you can tell it has been made with such care and passion for what it is, it's incredible.

[@someguy2594]

It’s cool that there’s still giant projects nowadays that people can appreciate in the future. Reminds me of the duomo and other cathedrals

[@joycedsouza2004]

Thanks for the Masterpiece Video of the Sagrada Familia 👍🙏👍

[@rockyblacksmith]

When Gaudi started working on the project, he knew he wouldn't live to see it finished. This is why he started the building process not by building everything upwards at the same time, but by comleting the fassades. He started on the outside and worked his way inward, so that people would get an idea of what his vision was, even when it was far from finished.

[@lucasreid5459]

Why the hell I'm crying everytime i hear "Gaudi's plans were destroy"

[@popefrancis8153]

That’s why I have trust issues with atheists

[@harryt5878]

@@popefrancis8153 what?

[@VictorKibalchich]

you have to understand the historical context - the church in Spain at the time were a hugely repressive organisation who helped keep the working class poor in conjunction with landlords and business owners

[@reddyforlenny9389]

@@VictorKibalchich This is actually false, the church help organise military orders which back then actually helped the working class find work and potentially work up to a more noble class

[@VictorKibalchich]

@@reddyforlenny9389 lol, go read some history books

[@satsumamoon]

This is a wonderful piece of work . Thank you, thank you.

[@GeoZero]

Studied this in my Architecture classes in college, and got to see it in person in 1992 while attending Olympics as a spectator. The place is truly amazing. Mack then they were still racing to complete it, but I knew it would never be done. And not likely to be complete ever. As amazing as this building is, it is not the only amazing structure designed and built by Gaudi. This is a must see for those that love archiecture.

[@noobiusmaximus6314]

I think it should be one of the great wonders of the architectural world.

[@stevencooper4422]

It's a rather ugly design though. Looks like a termite mound.

[@PS-nf3xw]

@@stevencooper4422 actually I tend to agree, but again it was inspired by nature

[@barirwin8559]

@@stevencooper4422 Talking when you should be listening.

[@justinbeath5169]

@Will Black its obviously not random but it's still uglier than any fully gothic style cathedral. Art nouveau, and any other modern styles of architecture, is a tragedy

[@theviniso]

For me it already is.

[@baronreadus]

It’s equally as impressive as Saint Peters Basilica. It’s one of the greatest interior spaces you’ll ever see. Note: if you’re planning a trip to Barcelona, purchase your tickets in advance. Things may have changed because of cove it, but during the height of the tourist season in normal times do you have to schedule your visit so according to your tickets.

[@XX-gy7ue]

HOLY FAMILY BLESS AND PROTECT THIS BEAUTIFUL PROJECT

[@MatthijsvanDuin]

7:15 This isn't a parabola, it's a catenary (hyperbolic cosine)

[@louisparkes8666]

Glad somebody noticed that

[@onaleronakgatlane4871]

I'm here to verify that error.

[@alvarop9228]

I hear "saNgrada" every time, that sounds LIKE "bleeding" in spanish

[@LonceyMills]

Slow the video speed down to 0.75x, or better yet, 0.50x, and you *will* hear him saying "SaNgrada". He is inserting an "N".

[@lucky-mud]

I know, but if he doesn't speak Spanish that's way better than I'd expect.

[@alvarop9228]

@@lucky-mud I was just mentioning, as a spanish native speaker it sounds funny but I never try to make fun of him or his pronunciation. PS: I am saying this for the people who thought the wrong way, I watch every video of this channel because of the great content!

[@jevongraham5223]

wouldn't sangrada mean bled, not bleeding ?

[@alvarop9228]

i Preza yes, thats the right

[@kristimcgowandarkoscellard3126]

This building is spectacular!!! He was a visionary and a head of his time!! It looks as though it grew out of the ground instead of being constructed. Definitely on bucket list of places to visit before I die!!!! Cheers 🍻

[@FriendlyMarmot]

16:05 The moment you said that, I started nodding furiously and involuntarily. I've felt that overwhelming sense from the building too. I've visited Sagrada Familia, and thought Gaudi's appreciation of the natural world really captured a thread of something that's been missing from more cut and dry, dogmatic expressions of faith. A thread that someone like me might trace from Genesis to Tolkien. I am also scientifically-minded, and I wholeheartedly agree with your later statement as well that knowing how the universe works enhances, not diminishes, my wonder at it all. Sagrada Familia is a truly moving place to visit in light of all of this, and its wonder is accessible from every physical and philosophical angle. It's a place where anyone can go and be overwhelmed by the preciousness of our own existence.

[@Kobs.A]

Oldest engineering projects Ants:Hold my mandibles

[@aneeshprasobhan]

too bad no one knows about it.

[@franzferdinand2240]

@@aneeshprasobhan nah we just don't check AntTube much.

[@CommodoreFluffy]

hold my mandibles is like saying "hold my hands", while this is adorable i think "hold my honeydew" would be closer to "hold my beer"

[@dustman96]

Termite to ant: "What is that disheveled maze you've created? Look at this beautiful tower I've created! By the way, it is passively evaporatively cooled, and the important chambers maintain their temperature to within 1 degree."

[@Kobs.A]

@@dustman96 😂😂😂

[@tomatosoup44]

The shape is described by a hyperbolic cosine, not a parabola.

[@lukehennessy3006]

Yep. Otherwise known as a catenary. Parabolic is wrong unfortunately

[@stephenn1056]

Probably used the term parabolic to get the general concept through to the lowest common denominator

[@tomatosoup44]

@@stephenn1056 The thing is, the channel is about 'real' engineering so using the real name of things would be more appropriate

[@lebullee8815]

MrStephan246 Aww😥😥

[@charmerci]

The whole building is quite a sight but the pre-WWII darker part of the basilica is so amazingly fluid and artistic.

[@traktorworks3200]

i have just watched this vid and i have to say the commentator is quite the gifted one at his task. also i felt throughout the session he has quite the salesmans gift for getting the listener in and very engrossed in the whole subject. so quite the excellent effort on his behalf.

[@justinpyle3415]

This literally almost made me weep at the magnitude and magnificence of this endeavor. Thank you...

[@pawe1816]

True. This building really is something quite special

[@havoc467]

I dont know the man, this is the 1st time hearing of him, but learning his models were destroyed along with the replicas made me nearly start crying.

[@noodengr3three825]

I toured this just days before the world shut down. It was a couple of hours of walking around in awe. What an amazing place. I look forward to returning in a few years to watch the progress

[@Ivaneck_]

This video is outstanding. In every aspect. The realization, the accuracy in the data offered are excellent. Thank you very much from the country del senyor Gaudí.

[@ryantruax4635]

La Sagrada Familia is quite possibly the most beautiful man made structure in the world imo. It is truely awe-inspiring and a work of art

[@maxvanvijfeijken2699]

I've been here. By far the most beautiful building that I've ever had the pleasure of seeing.

[@popefrancis8153]

Try seeing the St. Peter’s basilica

[@maxvanvijfeijken2699]

@@popefrancis8153 I've been there too. Sagrada Familia >>>

[@maxvanvijfeijken2699]

@@popefrancis8153 nvm I only just got the joke 😂

[@harryt5878]

Such an amazing cathedral, when walking inside I was shocked by the bombardment of light as it doesn’t seem like there are many windows from the outside

[@iceman1146]

Mate, this is the first architecture & engineering video that made me cry. Such an emotional and inspirational story

[@svwtsvfcb]

It's amazing to think how many brilliant minds in architecture spent their entire lives to building huge cathedrals in the name of Jesus.... Believer or not, it is truly inspiring!

[@svwtsvfcb]

Random Stuffs if you say so

[@altaroffire56]

@Random Stuffs Like it or not, religion can give a sense of purpose to people's lives. In particular, it can unify large populations with a common purpose. That's how it can put together the manpower to achieve feats like these. It's similar to how war can lead to great developments in technology.

[@inspiration_5877]

Random Stuffs Man, i’m not the most religious person and could honestly give less of a damn on what you believe, but being an asshole is just a plain no go

[@santiagoe.5217]

Random Stuffs bro Jesus is literally a historic figure, it’s a fact that he existed

[@andresferrer9890]

This is why I love being part of the Catholic Church ✝️💪🏼🇻🇦

[@MrJames_1]

I can’t believe the colour of some of the decorations, it’s just beautiful, thank you for this video I’m now looking forward to visiting one day

[@kimberlykrieg3955]

Look up SigaMiga Barcelona when you go and see the city with a local friend!

[@rensvanderhoeven9440]

A-MEN, that was an incredible conclusion. The video in general was amazing. I'd love to see more like this about architecture

[@AkSonya1010]

Thank you so much for sharing this amazing architect with me. He is amazing and I am sad I haven't herd about him before.

[@williamredding8953]

"Nature is the ultimate form of intelligent design" (4:04) Me: **Laughs in wisdom tooth removal**

[@williamredding8953]

Don't forget disk herniation, appendicitis, hip replacement, knee replacement, kidney stones, and cancer.

[@Isgolo]

@@williamredding8953 Well, nature is the greatest designer... If you give it enough time to reiterate and improve its designs for millennia

[@laststand6420]

You are a Multi-trillion celled self replicating machine whose processes have not stopped for Millennia, and you are complaining bad design because you have a tooth that is half a centimeter off?

[@speedy01247]

Design is design, it's not always accurate but constantly changing with every iteration.

[@guilemaigre14]

@@speedy01247 No, design imply intent, which is not the cas with evolution. Nature doesn't intent to go one way or the other, it just happen through selection.

[@AlbinAhlskog]

This is the best video i've ever seen from you, and i'm been a long time viewer. Thank you for your exceptional vids!

[@Yadayadayada117]

Took a walking and listening tour of it a few years ago. It was gorgeous. It has a cool history. Even the colors of the windows are made to shine a specific color on the walls of the basilica. Super cool.

[@Rice_Cake_]

how have I not seen this before?! Amazing coverage of this project, well done. I dream of visiting this masterpiece someday

[@marcgras9064]

Amazing video that made my cry over the remeberences of my city of brith. I could feel Barcelona with it. My childhood ran under the columns of Park Guell. Thank you!

[@terryhalsteadgamer]

I love the contrasts of the old and new stones and designs. It defines the whole project. A mix of inputs over time.

[@himynameissam]

This was such a great video! Could easily have been shown on a TV network

[@mdtorres_76]

I had the privilege to visit Sagrada Familia in October 2019 and attend mass at the basement chapel, Gaudi's crypt. What an amazing church, 2 hours is not enough for me to look at each corners, as in Wow. Outside, showing the 3 Facade, another extraordinary work of art. The church will be completed in 2026, for the 100th year death anniversary of Gaudi, and I have plans to return/re-visit again to be part of it. God bless.

[@Travoid]

I had no idea the complexity and scale of this project. Now my favorite video of yours. Fascinating!

[@fenrirgg]

Damn, I'm here admiring and crying with such beautiful creation of devotion, that's an amazing project and I can't imagine it being finished, I believe it will never be a finished job.

[@Erick_Cuevas]

I got the opportunity to witness La Sagrada Familia in person this past February, for a day, briefly. It's one of those buildings that's never left my bucket list and for good reason. I, unfortunately, didn't get to go inside the church, since I didn't have a ticket to go in, but even just viewing the outside was breathtaking. Photos don't do it justice, especially if you can't fit it into frame haha. I plan on heading to Barcelona again sometime in the future to see it again as it's one of the few religious works of art that has my undying respect.

[@monkeeseemonkeedoo3745]

By the way, I think the outlook your put forth at the end, on science and spirituality, is really thoughtful and I wish more people shared it. I think it leaves open the possibility for combining science and religion in some way in the future, almost hinting at a purpose, to understand and delve deeper into every aspect of reality with an open and rational mind, with humility and awe.

[@adogswimming1474]

That was the smoothest transition to an ad I have ever seen. Thank you for that.

[@oscarjohansson79]

This must be One of your best videos. The atmosphere was simply amazing in this video

[@EMHcustom]

Brilliant. Loving these videos. Very informative

[@mattrishton]

I read that they are using sandstone from Withnell Quarry, a stone's throw from where I live {between Chorley and Blackburn, Lancashire, England) It is a lovely even grained stone in warm yellow hues. I went there 20 years ago... Great stuff. 👍