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La Pedrera Balconies: Ironwork and Marine Motifs

Meet the artisans and techniques behind Casa Milà’s expressive balconies.

12/25/2025
14 min read
Detail of La Pedrera’s wrought iron balconies with marine motifs

Wrought iron is heated, hammered, and composed like music. Artisans shape scrolls, tendrils, and nets; then pieces are assembled onto the façade.


Techniques

  • Forging: create curves and textures.
  • Riveting: join elements securely.
  • Patination: protect and tone the surface.

Reading Imagery

  • Sea plants, anchors, and storms animate the stone waves.

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I created this guide to make your La Pedrera visit simple, insightful, and stress‑free.

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Ironwork
Balconies
Artisans
Marine
Craft

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