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9. La Pedrera
As one of the buildings designed by famed architect Antoni Gaudi, La Pedrera, also known
as Casa Milà, boasts a bold design that caused quite the controversy at the time it was built;
between 1906 and 1912.
The building is considered to be a true architectural innovation, for the fact that it has a solid
steel structure and curtain walls, along with a self-supporting façade. Several other innov-
ative features were built into the design, including underground parking. Separate elevators
and staircases for the owners and their staff were also included.
Now declared to be a World Heritage Site, La Pedrera was built to be the home of Roser Se-
gimon and Pere Milà. Gaudi is often remembered for his deep devotion to his Catholic faith,
and his designs very often included religious elements. This particular project was planned
to include numerous statues of Mary, St. Michael, St. Gabriel, and so many more. Local gov-
ernment officials however did not approve all of the plans, and in fact imposed fines upon
