Barcelona was a chance to see the fantastic Mies van der Rohe Pavilion built in 1929 for the International Exposition in Barcelona. Originally dismantled after the event was over in 1930, but later rebuilt in its original spot in the South-Western end of Barcelona. Since the Shanghai Expo 2010 is currently out of the PN budget limits, this is never a poor substitute, but rather a relevant reminder.
The Pavilion is an open construction, much like a theatre where there is always one open side - out of six possible surfaces. Here it is either the top/roof or one wall. On the open terrace naturally more than one side. And with a decoration that is both simplistic and opulent at the same time. With thick red velour curtains, travertine, green marble on one side - and simple metal structures, glass frames and white surfaces on the other.
The Pavilion is an open construction, much like a theatre where there is always one open side - out of six possible surfaces. Here it is either the top/roof or one wall. On the open terrace naturally more than one side. And with a decoration that is both simplistic and opulent at the same time. With thick red velour curtains, travertine, green marble on one side - and simple metal structures, glass frames and white surfaces on the other.Still, the Pavilion breathes openess and ease with the outside terrace water basin with pebbles, surrounded by long-stretched benches in pale travertine which gives it a relaxing Mediterranean feel.