Whale’s Attic
The massive roof at Casa Mila (La Pedrera) in Barcelona, Spain is supported by the equally gorgeous and architecturally brilliant structures in the attic without adding much weight.
Gaudi constructed the attic on the floor slab of the top floor to support the rooftop. Inspired by skeletal structures of animals, he used 270 catenary arches made with brick, resemble a whale’s skeleton as they extend in long tunnels into the attic. It is a perfect example of a technical and mechanical solution: insulation, lighting, and ventilation.
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Whale’s Attic
The massive roof at Casa Mila (La Pedrera) in Barcelona, Spain is supported by the equally gorgeous and architecturally brilliant structures in the attic without adding much weight.
Gaudi constructed the attic on the floor slab of the top floor to support the rooftop. Inspired by skeletal structures of animals, he used 270 catenary arches made with brick, resemble a whale’s skeleton as they extend in long tunnels into the attic. It is a perfect example of a technical and mechanical solution: insulation, lighting, and ventilation.
♥ Thank you very much for your visits, faves, and kind comments ♥