Casa Milà
Antoni Gaudí · Barcelona, Spain · 1912
Casa Milà, also known as La Pedrera, is a Modernista building in Barcelona, Spain, designed by Antoni Gaudí and completed in 1912. It is notable for its self-supporting stone facade, where the walls bear no structural load, and for its undulating, organic forms that imitate nature. The building's innovative structure and naturalistic motifs exemplify Gaudí's unique interpretation of Art Nouveau. The residential building features a distinctive roof terrace adorned with whimsical, sculptural chimneys and ventilation towers, earning it the nickname "stone quarry." Its dynamic exterior and interior courtyards, like the Butterfly and Flowers courtyards, integrate natural light and ventilation, reflecting Gaudí's commitment to functional and aesthetic innovation. Casa Milà is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.