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modernista palace reconstructed into cannabis museum in barcelona
photo © antonio wijkmark
all images courtesy of hash marihuana hemp & cáñamo museum, barcelona

 

 

 

located in barcelona’s gothic quarter, ‘palau mornau’ dates back to the 15th century and originally consisted of two buildings, owned by the sancliment family and the mornau family. the latter bought the whole property in the late 18th century and had it entirely renovated by architect manuel raspall at the height of barcelona’s modernisme period.

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façade coated with faux stones
photo © antonio wijkmark

 

 

 

in 2002, dutch entrepeneur and philantropist ben dronkers purchased the building, which was at the time in a deplorable state. architect jordi romeu, together with a team of construction specialists and artists, needed 10 years to entirely refurbish the palace and give it back the grace and beauty it once had. as a result, the facility now accommodates the ‘hash marihuana cáñamo & hemp museum of barcelona‘.

hash marihuana hemp canamo museum modernisme palace cannabis museum barcelona designboom
stained glass bow window
photo © antonio wijkmark

 

 

 

with respect to the design principles of catalan modernism, the architecture is highly decorative. this heavily articulated ornamentation is present on both the interior and exterior. the façade is adorned with a repetitive use of faux stone and stained glass bow windows. on the inside, floral motifs are used in abundance throughout the ceilings, doorways, and floors.

hash marihuana hemp canamo museum modernisme palace cannabis museum barcelona designboom
exhibition room with modernista chimney
photo © antonio wijkmark

hash marihuana hemp canamo museum modernisme palace cannabis museum barcelona designboom
inside palau mornau
photo © antonio wijkmark

hash marihuana hemp canamo museum modernisme palace cannabis museum barcelona designboom
photo © antonio wijkmark

modernista palace reconstructed into cannabis museum in barcelona
modernista window
photo © antonio wijkmark

hash marihuana hemp canamo museum modernisme palace cannabis museum barcelona designboom
window adorned with floral motifs
photo © antonio wijkmark

hash marihuana hemp canamo museum modernisme palace cannabis museum barcelona designboom
view of one of the exhibition spaces
photo © antonio wijkmark

 

 

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