Casa Milà, Barcelona, Spain (built: 1905-1970 architect: Antonio Gaudi) Note: Beauty
The Casa Milà (or La Pedrera – Catalan for ‘The Quarry’), is a striking apartment building designed by Antoni Gaudi in his distinctive take on the Art Nouveau style. The building is unusual in that it does not have any straight lines, but rather has an ‘organic appearance’, finding inspiration in the forms of nature. Gaudi’s style is particularly difficult to emulate, but has been an important inspiration for a number of architects including Frank Gehry—notably for the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. Once again, the building was disliked went constructed but has become a greatly loved building—especially by those who live in the building.
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There was a fantastic series on the ABC by Robert Hughes a couple of years ago, which Hughes talking about his favourite architects. In the one of Gaudi he inverviewed this lovely old man who lived in the Casa Mila building. He was talking about what a lovely building it was, but then said, "But actually, my wife died a few years ago and I really miss her. I'm not that happy here."
It was a very tender moment,
Gaudi is promoted to #1 everytime in my opinion. Visiting Casa Batllo was one of the most exquisite experiences of my life. Love him!
I'm with you Rach. I'd love to see Gaudi's work in the flesh. It's worth getting hold of that Robert Hughes Doco on him if you've not seen it. It's great, and Hughes is very fond of Gaudi.
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