German pavilion barcelona

The Barcelona Pavilion, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, was the German Pavilion for the 1929 International Exposition in Barcelona, Spain. It was an important building in the history of modern architecture, known for its simple form and extravagant materials, such as marble and travertine. Because this was planned as an exhibition pavilion, it was intended to exist only temporarily. The building was torn down in early 1930, not even a year after it was completed. However, thanks to…

Educational/Cultural Sites April 4, 2013 Barcelona Pavilion Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 7 Barcelona, Spain Mies van der Rohe

As we continue our Bauhaus 100 series, we profile modernism pioneer Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, the third and final director Bauhaus director.

This building, designed and built by Mies van de Rohe and Lilly Reich, was intended as the German Pavilion for the Barcelona International Exposition in 1929. It was built with the materials and construction techniques for it to last 6 months. It ended up becoming one of the most important buildings in architectural history.

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. German Pavilion, International Exposition, Barcelona, Spain, Floor plan. Drawn by the Mies van der Rohe Chicago office. c. 1928-29. Ink on illustration board. 30 x 39 3/4" (76.2 x 101 cm). Mies van der Rohe Archive, gift of the architect. MR14.27. © 2024 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn. Architecture & Design

In 1929, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created the German national pavilion, also known as ‘Barcelona Pavilion’ in Spain; one of the most influential buildings...

German Pavilion for the 1929 International Exposition, Barcelona

Completed in 1929 in Spain. As part of the1929 International Exposition in Barcelona Spain, the Barcelona Pavilion, designed by Mies van der Rohe, was the display of...

The Barcelona Pavilion, an emblematic work of the Modern Movement, which was designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886-1969) as the German national pavilion for the 1929 Barcelona International Exhibition. It built from glass, steel and different kinds of marble, the Pavilion was conceived to accommodate the official reception presided over by King Alfonso XIII of Spain along with the German authorities.