We are not curators of a static legacy, but pioneers of a living dialogue. As the Gaudí Research Centre, we challenge a fundamental question: What would Gaudí create today, armed with AI, bio-materials, and Eastern philosophy? Our vision is to be the world’s leading platform where Gaudí’s core principle — learning from nature — converges with the ancient Asian wisdom of harmony between heaven and humanity. We move beyond formal imitation to spiritual and methodological translation, fostering a new design language for the 21st century that is inherently sustainable, human-centred, and spiritually resonant. Our vision and mission are not preservation; it is evolution.

Our methodology is built on the belief that the most profound innovations occur at the intersection of disciplines. The Centre functions as an open laboratory, actively dismantling the silos between traditional craftsmanship, computational design, material science, and environmental philosophy. We unite master artisans with AI researchers, structural engineers with poets, creating a fertile ground for what we term "Speculative Heritage." Here, Gaudí’s principles of organic form, light, and structure are not copied, but are used as a springboard to invent new solutions for contemporary challenges — from carbon-neutral building systems to biophilic urban spaces.

Theory without action is obsolete. Our initiatives are designed to materialise our vision into tangible prototypes, spaces, and dialogues. Key programmes include the Digital Gaudí Lab, which uses advanced scanning and modelling to analyse the structural genius of his works; the Future Craft Series, workshops that pair Catalan artisans with Chinese craftsmen to explore new applications for bamboo, ceramic, and other natural materials; and the Symposium for Speculative Heritage, an annual gathering of global thinkers to project Gaudí’s ethos 100 years into the future. Each initiative is a live experiment in making heritage a proactive force for innovation.

Officially registered with the United Nations Civil Society Database as an INGO, our impact radiates globally from our base in Asia. We are building a network of "Gaudí Future Fellows" — practitioners and scholars who apply this evolved design logic worldwide. Our tangible work, from co-hosting the 2nd Gaudí World Congress to participating in the revitalisation of ancient Yellow River villages, informs the development of greener, more soulful buildings from Spain to China. By demonstrating that the deepest respect for a master lies in daring to continue his journey, we ensure Gaudí’s legacy remains a living, evolving force shaping a more beautiful and resilient future.