If Gaudi's Casa Batllo has been interpreted in Christian key - Saint George's slaying of the dragon, his other project, La Pedrera, could be understood as the biblical journey of Johah into the giant fish's belly, especially when you see yourself inside the curved space of the loft - there you get the feeling of being swallowed by the mythical fish, trapped inside, between its ribs...These Christian elements are also present on the roof, where the skies are guarded by guardian-shaped chimneys and by a prominent cross.
It is also a war declared by the architect to the straight-line tradition of building - everything is curved, rounded, or curled. As the movement of the swimming fish, the facades, balconies, and the two inner courtyards (shaped into an asymmetrical 8) are vibrating with life. Paradoxically, although massive, this building is floating, defying gravity.
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| The curved floor of the patio |
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| Courtyard |
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| Soldier-shaped chimneys |
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| Rooftop and courtyard |
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| Sagrada Familia Cathedral as seen from Casa Mila's rooftop |
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| Rooms from Casa Mila |
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| Furniture designed by Gaudi |
