Acknowledgments & Gratitude A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this project possible
Family Memory, Collaborators, and Experts
Reconstructing the history and architectural legacy of Domènec Balet Nadal has not been a solitary journey. Behind every discovery, every unpublished photograph, and every recovered piece of historical data, there is an enormous collective effort. This project of research and dissemination regarding his work is born from the deep conviction that our cultural heritage and historical memory must be preserved, documented, and shared with future generations.
Bringing to light the career of an architect of his era requires delving into countless archives, cross-referencing data, analyzing historical buildings, and, above all, listening to those who keep the memory alive. Therefore, this space is dedicated to paying sincere tribute to all the institutions, experts, media outlets, and, most especially, the descendants and family members who have opened their doors to us. Their generosity, documentary rigor, and passion for local history have been the true driving force that has made this initiative a reality.
Family & Oral Histories
Montserrat Balet Gil, Alberto Duran Biosca, and Montserrat Vilaseca Balet: Descendants of the Balet family, for providing unprecedented family photographs and oral histories.
Graciela Roger: For the personal delivery of the biography of her grandfather, José Roger Balet, nephew of the architect.
Institutions & Archives
Maria Meseguer (Arxiu Històric de Barcelona): For her steadfast dedication and willingness to assist throughout the research process.
Sergio Sanvicente (Arxiu Contemporani de Barcelona): For his excellent cooperation and archival management.
Silvia Suñer Lázaro (ETSAB): Head of the Graphic Archive, for sharing Domènec Balet’s final degree project.
Marta Bilbeny (Ateneu Barcelonès): For her invaluable research within the association’s historical records.
Àfrica Tiñana (RACBA de Sant Jordi): For her expert technical guidance and scholarly recommendations.
Carina (Biblioteca de Catalunya): For the record-time digitization of historical audio archives.
Sandra Garcia Ronda (Cementiris de Barcelona): For her essential collaboration in funerary architecture research.
Dolors Grau i Ferrando (Arxiu de Cassà de la Selva): For her commitment to the investigation of the Can Trinxeria estate.
Enric Costa Argemí (Ajuntament de la Garriga): For his diligent efforts in retrieving heritage documentation.
Experts & Academic Collaborators
Txema Romero (Director, Museu d'Art de Cerdanyola): For his significant documentary contribution regarding the Torre Vermella.
Valentí Pons Toujouse (ArquitecturaModernista.cat): For sharing key data concerning Balet’s professional trajectory.
Josep Masabeu i Tierno (Author): For his expertise and insight regarding the Santa Maria de Montalegre church.
M. Mercè Compte i Barceló (UB / ICEA): For her academic and professional advisory.
Ignasi Busquets: For granting us access to the Casa Josep Portabella.
Núria Solé (Museu de Cera de Barcelona): For her outstanding coordination efforts.
Father Francesc (Parroquia de Vallromanes): For providing access to the parish’s documentary archives.
Media & Communication
Victor Llopart and Marc (Betevé): For highlighting the history of the Auto Garage Términus on the program "Va passar aquí!".
José Alejandro Adamuz (National Geographic): For providing a platform for this project within a globally renowned publication.
Antón Rosa (Tot Barcelona): For his professional rigor and dedication in publishing articles on Balet’s work.
Eugènia Oliveras (Ràdio Vallromanes): For her generosity in bringing local architectural history to the community.
We would like to thank the following for providing access to their archival collections and for their commitment to historical accuracy:
Historical Archive of the City of Barcelona (AHCB)
Barcelona School of Architecture (ETSAB)
UAB Documentary Repository
Sant Jordi Royal Catalan Academy of Fine Arts
Ateneu Barcelonès
Municipal Contemporary Archive (AMCB)
Academic & Archival Institutions
Museums & Heritage Sites
Busquets Gálvez - Casa Portabella
Hotel Praktik Èssens - Casa Pere Llibre
Museo de Arte de Cerdanyola (MAC)
Museo de Cera de Barcelona
Archivo del Ayuntamiento de Cassà de la Selva
Newspaper Archives and Distribution
Hemeroteca de La Vanguardia
Arca
Mediactiu
Civitatis
Headquarters and Companies in Balet Buildings
Research Network and Partner Entities
The reconstruction of Domènec Balet i Nadal’s catalogue raisonné is made possible by the support and documentation provided by leading academic, historical, and corporate institutions:
The legacy of Domènec Balet Nadal and the richness of the architecture of his time remain alive thanks to the collective memory and the tireless work of the professionals and institutions that protect our documentary archives. To all those mentioned on this page, and to those who have anonymously supported this research and dedicated their time to the preservation of heritage: thank you for helping us build this bridge between the past and the present.