Casa Navàs has been featured in an extensive report published in Indicador de Economía, which analyzes in depth the reconstruction process of the tower that crowned the Modernist building and that was destroyed in 1938 during the Spanish Civil War. The article highlights the historical rigor, specialized craftsmanship and technical innovation that define this heritage intervention, considered one of the most significant currently being carried out in the city of Reus.
The report explains that Casa Navàs is one of the most important works of Catalan Modernism, designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner and conceived as a building deeply connected to its urban surroundings. In this context, the tower was not a secondary ornamental element, but an essential part for understanding the architectural composition of the building and its symbolic presence in Mercadal Square.
The disappearance of the tower occurred on March 26, 1938, as a result of the bombings that affected the center of Reus during the Civil War. This event marked the history of the building and explains the current intention to recover this element with maximum accuracy, avoiding reinterpretations and relying on original documentation, historical photographs and preserved remains.
The article points out that the decision to rebuild the tower is based on historical, compositional and documentary criteria. The intervention is not conceived as a simple recreation, but as an architectural restitution supported by precise information that allows the faithful reproduction of the original geometry, materials and details.
From a technical point of view, the project combines traditional craftsmanship with contemporary structural solutions. The new structure incorporates an internal stainless-steel framework that guarantees stability and meets current regulations, while the exterior elements faithfully reproduce the original appearance thanks to the work of stonemasons, blacksmiths, glassmakers and other specialized artisans.
The report emphasizes that the objective of the intervention is not to erase history, but to understand it and recover an essential part of the architectural language of Casa Navàs. The completion of the project is scheduled to coincide with the Sant Pere festivities in Reus in 2026, when the building will finally recover its original silhouette.
The publication in Indicador de Economía confirms the growing interest generated by this project, both from a cultural and economic perspective, and reinforces the role of Casa Navàs as one of the most important architectural landmarks in the region.
