It is very rare to see a monument of architecture used as a living room, and at the same time it is perfectly preserved. Such an unusual exception to the rules is the House (Casa) Mila, a masterpiece by Antonio Gaudi, located in Barcelona. This unusual building is also known as the "Quarry", for its striking resemblance to it.
The History of the House of Mila
In 1906, Antonio Gaudi received from the rich builder of Pere Mila an order for the construction of a dwelling house. Peret and his wife wanted to get the building better and more interesting than the well-known Casa Batlló, that's why they turned to this architect.
The developer provided Gaudi with an empty area for the Casa Milà at Carre de Provence Street 261-265, so that he could calmly implement his plan. The most important problem during all 4 years of construction were officials who constantly interfered in the creative process, demanding something to be shortened or removed.
Despite all the difficulties, in 1910 an unusual house was handed over to customers, which he liked.
Architectural features of Mil House
The Mila House is a masterpiece not only within Spain, but all over the world. The main architectural features of this building include:
- a natural ventilation system that allows you to do without air conditioning, even in extreme heat in all rooms of this house there is always a lot of fresh air;
- asymmetrical supports and wavy facade, which does not have absolutely sharp angles;
- Beautiful fine forged gratings for windows and balconies;
- mobility of all internal walls, so that any tenant could change the layout of his apartment the way he likes;
- good lighting - Gaudi's goal was to create a very bright home, so each room has a window, as well as 6 light wells that give extra lighting from the inside;
- terrace on the roof of the house, made in the Art Nouveau style. Here, the most common chimneys and ventilation chimneys are represented in the form of fairy-tale characters, some of which were faced with majorka;
- the presence of an underground garage.
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Visit to Mila's House
Despite the fact that in 1984 this building was recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site, Catalans continue to live in it, and on the ground floor there are savings banks and the museum of the great architect Antonio Gaudi (by the way, another park of interest is also Gaudi) . Therefore, tourists can see only vacant premises on the 7th floor, a laundry and a roof, and then - just for a fee.
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Mil's house is especially beautiful in the evening, when the illumination of its facade turns on.