ARCHITECT- JOAN RUBIO I BELLVER (Reus, Baix Camp 1871 - Barcelona 1952). An architect graduated in 1892, he belongs to the final generation of Modernism and developed the most important part of his work starting in 1900. A disciple and collaborator of Antoni Gaudí, with whom he worked until 1905, he was one of the most important codifiers of his master's architectural ideas and promoted the trend that was later known as Gaudinism. On his own he built a remarkable series of buildings, including in Barcelona the Macari Golferichs Houses (1901) on Gran Vía, the Isabel Pomar House on Girona Street, the Frare Blanc on Dr. Andreu Avenue, the Manuel Dolcet House, on Av. De Vallvić Era, and the Churches of the Industrial University and the Promotion of Piety. Outside Barcelona he built a series of houses in Colònia Güell, in Mallorca, the Church of Sant Miquel de la Roqueta, in Ripoll, the Cellers Raventós in Raimat and the Nursery for the Elderly in Igualada. These are some of the most representative works of his style, which constitute an interpretation of traditional craftsmanship used in an expressionist and wisely technological line
Because of this, at the end of the armed conflict, the condition of the house was bleak, and ceilings, walls and floors had been damaged. The family, once the estate was recovered, decided to return the Barony to its original appearance, replacing, repairing and reforming whatever was necessary. The furniture, the old galas and the works of art returned to their rooms, adding valuable Romanesque and Gothic carvings, tapestries and paintings from different periods that are still part of and contemplate the Barony. Finally, in 1994, the grandson and founder made the decision, inspired by the French “Relais dusilence “, to create a unique and different space in the concept of the new hospitality industry in Catalonia.
The old Can Bosch farmhouse, with its privileged location, witness to the wonderful landscape that surrounds it, was the ideal location for its owner, Mr. Francisco Trinxet, to decide to build, in the 19th century, a superb modernist building. His involvement was total and he hired Joan Rubio and Bellver, one of Antoni Gaudí's best disciples. The execution of the work was perfect, leaving a high quality architecture. Furniture and handicrafts of the time were ordered, where cabinetmakers and blacksmiths gave more merit and pride to the house. The works of art exhibited there had an incalculable heritage value. Likewise, the structure of the old farmhouse was preserved in the lower part of the building, integrating local history and culture into the new landscape. Taking advantage of this space to house the service, the stable and the stables. During the troubled years of the Spanish Civil War, it was first used as a hospital, and finally used as a prison.
