Many things such as the development of iron and steel and the invention of the diving suit influenced both of them. Both focused mainly on the decoration of buildings. This is very clear when looking at their buildings. Gaudi has bright, vibrant colors that make his pieces stand out. When you walk down the street and see the Casa Batlló, it stands out. It is clear that the ornamentation of the building was important to the architect of that specific building. Looking at the staircase in the tassel house you would notice the same thing. You can tell that it was important for Horta to show his love for iron and steel through the stairs. The curved lines and railing really draw you in and make you want to see more space. From the outside it may seem like a rather ordinary town house, but on the inside it really is