Barcelona Pavilion

Barcelona Pavilion

Introduction

A 3D massing model helps to learn a building's architecture. In this project I decided to model the Barcelona Pavilion at the 1929 International Exhibition in Spain, representing Germany. Two reasons for choosing this building: it is an easy building to learn Building Information Management (BIM) and it is a canonical example of Modern Architecture.

  • Architect: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
  • Built: 1928-1929
  • Status: demolished 1930, rebuilt 1986
  • Location: International Exposition of 1929, Barcelona, Spain
  • Client: German Republic

Inside

Inside the Barcelona Pavilion is a light-filled room with Barcelona chairs.

Barcelona Pavilion Inside - 3D Rendering
Barcelona Pavilion Inside - 3D Rendering
Barcelona Pavilion Inside - 3D Rendering
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Small Pool

Inside the Barcelona Pavilion is a small courtyard with pool and statue.

Barcelona Pavilion Small Pool
Barcelona Pavilion Inside Pool
Barcelona Pavilion Back Pool
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Outside

In the large courtyard of the Barcelona Pavilion is a long bench for sitting. The bench faces a shallow pool, partially enclosed. To the end of the Pavilion is an office and restrooms.

Barcelona Pavilion Back Office
Barcelona Pavilion Back Office

Sketches

Floor Plan

Barcelona Pavilion Grundriss

Flyover

Barcelona Pavilion Behind the Building
Pavillon de Barcelone
Barcelona Pavilion Floor Plan in 3D
Barcelona Pavilion Flyover Sketch

References

Barcelona Pavilion on Wikipedia

Floor plan of the Barcelona Pavilion

Various Google image photos

Disclaimer

Reconstructed based on photos and drawings. I haven't visited the rebuilt Barcelona Pavilion. Some original objects are swapped with similar objects, e.g., statue, column.