An eclectic architect prior to the Modernista period, he is mentioned here for the use he made in some of his works of Neo-Arabic architectural idiom, such as on the bullring Las Arenas (1902; Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 373-385), and Neo-Gothicism, such as the façade of Barcelona cathedral, together with Josep Oriol Mestres (1887-1913).

He qualified as an architect at the Madrid School of Architecture in 1869 and was a student of the architect E. Rogent. He later became one of the first lecturers at the Barcelona School of Architecture where he remained until the first quarter of the 20th century.

Other works of his deserve mention, such as the decoration of the Maison Dorée café (1903; Plaça de Catalunya; no longer in existence), which won the prize awarded every year by Barcelona City Council to the best establishment.

Throughout his professional career he worked on many renovation and restoration projects.