Casa Milà - Sculptural Chimneys and VentilationGroundbreaking innovations in architecture of the time
Gaudí was a pioneer with Casa Milà. He not only built an underground car park but also a natural air conditioning system. The thoughtful ventilation of the building makes air conditioners unnecessary. Gaudí also planned for elevators, which were installed later. In the apartments, walls can be moved individually to adapt to the residents' needs. In addition, there are water reservoirs in the stairwells.Individuality
Not only is Gaudí's building very individual, but details such as the balcony railings are unique. Josep Maria Jujol, also a Catalan architect who worked on many projects with Gaudí, designed the windows of Casa Milà and improvised each individual wrought iron balcony railing.Let there be Light
Three interior courtyards allow almost all rooms of Casa Milà to receive sufficient daylight and fresh air. With this, Gaudí was also a pioneer, as it was not common during the Modernisme era to have many windows.La Pedrera Virtual Experience
Since 2022, the La Pedrera Virtual Experience has been available. With the help of mixed reality glasses, visitors travel through various eras and environments and become part of the history of this unparalleled house. Those who want to experience the latest technology live, can complement reality with spectacular holographic elements, making the Casa Milà experience something very special.Yay or Nay?
Locals used to mockingly refer to Casa Milà as La Pedrera (“the quarry”). Which side are you on? Do you think the house with its unusual façade, massive bulk and many protrusions is a monstrosity on Passeig de Gràcia No. 92, or do you see it as a special highlight of the city?