Casa Mila

Casa Mila

Barcelona, Spain

Reviewed November 22nd, 2006

This architectural wonder, nicknamed La Pedrera or "The Quarry" due to it's rock-like facade, features expressionistic organic forms and curves. While the restroom is set on a very unique footprint, it features a much more linear and geometic design. Given the small amount of space, it is quite impressive that there was ample room for 2 sinks, 3 urinals and and 2 complete toilet stalls with solid independent doors. Perhaps playing on the quarry theme, the sink marble and square floor tiles lent a certain geologic component. A very pungent yet sweet smell carried well beyond the restroom and could actually be smelled some 50 feet away.

Also worth noting is the original two fourth floor bathrooms which are roped off but are a great example of early 20th century restrooms, complete with high-tank flush toilets, bidets, claw-foot tubs and small water heaters.

RESTROOM RATING: 8
Send this review to a friend