How Antoni Gaudí used math to make his basilica soar

Mathematicians, architects, and engineers admire Antoni Gaudí's works, including the majestic La Sagrada Família, for more than just aesthetics.The church's geometric shapes and curves elegantly balance form and function.Image credit: Shutterstock/ Alzay.The light that cascades into the central nave of the basilica moves through hyperboloid-shaped skylights in the stone.The curved sides allow light from more angles to illuminate the interior.