be interpreted as Neo-Romanesque influence that he probably developed during his journey across Europe, especially in Italy. It would be unattainable to comprehend his architecture practices without first understanding past influences. Montaner was not the only great architect of the modernismo movement to gather inspiration from the past, Josep Puig i Cadafalch has many medieval influences in his buildings. Cadafalch was born on October 17, 1867 in Barcelona. He was a major figure for the Catalan Modernismo movement and was even a member of "Els Quatre Gats". He even designed Casa Marti, which hosted the club gatherings. This club is famous for being a place for the exchange of ideas about mostly art and politics. Santiago Rusinol and Ramon Casas were also important members of this club. Like Montaner, Cadafalch was an important advocate of Catalan identity and freedom. In fact he was the president of Institut d'Estudis Catalans from 1942 until his death in 1956. Many of his works are influenced by past styles such as those prevalent during medieval age in Europe. For example, Casa Puig i Cadafalch, constructed in 1905, features an internal labyrinth, sharp simple shapes, and plain ornamentation, elements native to medieval styles. One of his major works, Casa Amatller, a house built along Passeig de Gracia for a chocolate industrial Antoni Amatller i Costa, finished in 1900 has a heavy Gothic influence. As such this building has prevalent Gothic elements such as the use of gargoyle statues, overall symmetry, and some pointed arches. Nevertheless it is a Modernismo wonder. The exquisite facade ornamentation and inner design are constructed with the help of the most important Modernismo sculptors of the time, Eusebi Arnau and Alfons Juyol. Another of important work by him is Casa Terrades, finished in 1905, this building almost looks like a medieval castle due to its towers with pointed tops, pointed arches for the windows, and general symmetrical design. This construction was commissioned by Angela Brutau for her three daughters. While many of his buildings are influenced by medieval elements, it is important to note that he was above all a modernismo architect, which means that he takes influences from many different styles, including Mudejar. This can be seen in the ornamentation of the exterior facade of building such as Casa Coll i Regas, finished in 1897. Commissioned by Joaquim Coll i Regas, .