Friday, November 25, 2016

Barcelona Pavilion

A few weeks ago on Facebook I observed that over the last few years I've been lucky enough to see several of the world's great architectural gems.  This ranks up there with the best, German/American architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's Barcelona Pavilion.

Designed for the 1929 International Exposition this iconic structure features marble, onyx and travertine extensively.  It's a very open and perfectly proportioned structure - being there one has a feeling of perfect order and calmness.  Interestingly, there are no light fixtures, fire extinguishers, exit signs, thermostats or other 'architectural acne' on any wall surfaces.  There is no need for any artwork because the building is work of art in itself.  It's a simple and quite perfect building.

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