View of La Pedrera (Casa Mila')

The rooftop of Casa Mila', showing its

wavy lines and undulating form.

This nighttime view of Casa Mila' was sent to me by

Jordi, who lives in Barcelona. Casa Mila' is also known

as La Pedrera (The Quarry). Built between 1906 and 1910,

it was originally designed for a married couple,

Rosario Seginon and Pere Mila'. Mila' was the second

husband of the extremely wealthy widow, Rosario. He loved

the lifestyle of the rich and opulent surroundings, so much

so that many felt he married Rosario for her 'guardiola',

or 'piggy bank' instead of for love for the widow. The building

was designed by a famous architect, Gaudi, who built it

with wavy lines and undulating forms rather than

with straight lines. Gaudi also put some unique chimney

stacks atop the building. There was also a sculpture which

he said was 'the Virgin', although his biographer said

it was really the primeval earth goddess, Gaia. Casa Mila'

is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Thank you, Jordi, for the really great postcard!

Jordi also drew some cute little figures on the

back of his card!