Casa Milà, also referred to as La Pedrera, is the last private residence designed by Antoni Gaudí. It was built between 1906 and 1912 in the Catalan modernist style for the Milà family. Among many innovative features, Casa Milà featured the first underground parking garage in Barcelona.
Casa Milà facade
The walls of the entrance vestibule are painted in shades of green, giving the impression of entering a cave. The full first floor was used by the owner's family, while the upper four levels were for rent.
vestibule
dining room
The attic was used for laundry and ventilation. It contains 270 arches.
attic
Casa Milà is built around two large courtyards that improve the ventilation and lighting.
Casa Milá courtyard
Casa Milá courtyard
Casa Milá courtyard lookup at the blue hour
The roof terrace contains chimneys and ventilation towers, designed by Gaudí in curved forms.
Casa Milà roof terrace
Casa Milà ventilation tower
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