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The Barcelona Pavilion became a staple of Modernism and the modern movement. Designed by Ludwig Mies Van De Rohe a German architect. The pavilioned was commissioned by Germany for the Barcelona International Exposition. Spain challenged Germany to build a small pavilion representative of their country. This exposition was to show the world that after the loss of World War I that it was becoming a power house for the coming century. The Barcelona pavilion was made using glass, steel, and various marbles. The pavilion was to accommodate the reception of King Alfonso XIII of Spain. The Barcelona Pavilion was very well received as it used modern design of a flat roof and a harmonious grid system. The marble that was used was Roman travertine, Green Alpine, Ancient Greek from Greece, and Golden Onyx from Atlas Mountains. Rohe choose marble not for their novelty but their purpose for the modern geometric styles of each marble type. One of many innovations that came from the Barcelona Pav...

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 ...