Casa Navàs has recently been the subject of an in-depth report broadcast on TV3, as part of the 3Cat news service, analyzing the reconstruction of the turret destroyed during the Spanish Civil War. The audiovisual piece offers a detailed insight into the technical, historical and artisanal work currently underway to restore one of the most emblematic elements of this modernist building.
The report explains that the original turret was destroyed in 1938 following a bombing that directly affected the upper part of the building. That attack resulted in the loss of this distinctive architectural feature, which articulated the façade facing Plaça del Mercadal with the one on Carrer de Jesús and gave the building a unique urban presence. Since then, Casa Navàs has remained almost entirely preserved, becoming the only modernist building in the country that has survived virtually as it was inaugurated at the beginning of the 20th century, except for the damage caused by the war.
The reconstruction of the turret therefore represents a historically significant heritage recovery. TV3 highlights the work carried out since 2023 under the direction of the project’s technical team, involving architects and specialized artisans. Stonemasons, blacksmiths, glassmakers and structural technicians collaborate closely to ensure a reconstruction faithful to the original design by Lluís Domènech i Montaner, based on preserved historical documentation and original plans.
The report also emphasizes the incorporation of contemporary technical solutions, including an internal stainless-steel structure that guarantees the turret’s stability and safety without altering its exterior appearance. This balance between historical fidelity and compliance with current regulations is one of the project’s key pillars and ensures full structural reliability.
The broadcast on TV3 reinforces the public dimension of the project and brings the reconstruction process closer to the community. Completion is scheduled to coincide with the Sant Pere festivities in Reus in 2026, a symbolic milestone that will restore the building’s original silhouette to the Mercadal skyline.
