Barcelona Pavilion , 1929, (Barcelona, Spain), Modernism

The Barcelona Pavilion, located in Barcelona, Spain, was designed by architect Mies van der Rohe. This building is a strong representation of how modernism is moving in the world. This building was originally named the German Pavilion, and after World War II it was the face of Germany. The modern culture was accelerating steadily yet still incorporated classical history. The sleek design alongside with natural materials were presented as a bridge to his future career and modernism.
Mies van der Rohe was commissioned to design the pavilion for the International Exposition in Barcelona, Spain. It was intended to represent the face of the German section that would host officials at the exposition. To Mies, the intent of the building was just simply a building. It would not hold art or sculptures, but it would rather be a tranquil area acting as an escape from the exposition.
The location of the pavilion reflects its purpose as well. It is located on a narrow site, in a corner that is secluded from the busy city of Barcelona. The pavilion creates atmospheric effects that also seem to occur in a void that deteriorates away from the developed city.
The design of the building was derived from a grid system, that serves for both the pattern of the flooring but also the framework for the wall systems within the project. It is a horizontal orientation with a flat roof that appears to float over both the exterior and interior. The low roof and horizontal orientation is designed by Mies to adjust the views that Mies framed. Occupants are forced under the low roof that captures the outdoor court and the interior spaces. It was designed as a proportional composition juxtaposing two reflecting pools. The pavilion incorporates marble, steel, chrome, and glass. Image result for barcelona pavilion


Works Cited

"AD Classics: Barcelona Pavilion / Mies Van Der Rohe." ArchDaily. February 08, 2011. Accessed May 01, 2018. https://www.archdaily.com/109135/ad-classics-barcelona-pavilion-mies-van-der-rohe.

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