Gaudí's creativity literally knew no bounds, resulting in the built volume of La Pedrera exceeding the council permit. The attic and rooftop also exceeded the maximums, and one of the facade pillars even encroached onto the pavement.

Such was Gaudí's renown that La Pedrera was officially declared a monument while it was still being built, so skirted these requirements. However, the Milàs had to pay a fine of 100,000 pesetas – money which they tried and failed to claw back from Gaudí in court.

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