Spain Trip #2: Amazing Labor-Intensive Architectural Detail!

note the curved brick

Today's blog about our trip to Spain focuses on Tom's forte: Architecture and the detail that went into some of the structures on Spain. 

Tom said: "This all-brick building anchors the Triana (city) side of the Puente Isabella Bridge. The other side of the bridge connects to the city of Sevilla, Spain. This structure was built in 1927. It is apparent that the cost of labor was not a factor in its construction.

TOM'S OBSERVATIONS - The facade is comprised of dozens of special shaped bricks. Each one requiring a wood mold. The wood would have to be carved in reverse of what is needed. They were carved with exacting precision to produce the desired outcome. Think of the knowledge, patience, measurements and talent it takes to carve out wooden blocks to make a mold to make each brick!

Amazing brick work

NEXT: Our Adventures in Traveling

The tower all made from handmade bricks

handmade bricks on the tower