German Pavilion, Barcelona
German Pavilion, Barcelona, Modernist pavilion in Sants-Montjuïc, Spain
The German Pavilion features glass walls, steel columns, marble surfaces, and water elements distributed across three distinct zones on a rectangular platform.
The structure, originally built for the 1929 Barcelona International Exhibition, stood for one year before being dismantled and later reconstructed in 1986.
The pavilion introduced functionalist architecture principles through its design, establishing new standards for twentieth-century architectural expression and spatial composition.
Visitors can access the pavilion daily at Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia Avenue, with guided tours available to understand its architectural elements.
The structure includes a reflecting pool containing Georg Kolbe's bronze sculpture Alba, which multiplies its reflection across the surrounding marble and glass surfaces.
Location: Montjuïc
Inception: 1928
Architects: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Official opening: May 1929
Architectural style: rationalism, modern architecture
Made from material: travertine, onyx, marble
Part of: 1929 Barcelona International Exposition
Address: Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia, 7
Website: https://miesbcn.com/ca/el-pavello
GPS coordinates: 41.37056,2.15000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:52
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe shaped modern architecture with buildings across Europe and North America. His structures feature geometric forms, steel, glass, and clean lines. The Farnsworth House in Illinois, Barcelona Pavilion in Spain, and Seagram Building in New York demonstrate his principles of reduction to essentials. His works include skyscrapers, museums, residences, and public buildings.
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