The Pavilion

    The architect Mies Van Del Rohe in 1929 created one of his first works, the Pavilion. This work went through many crises and this project was almost lost in Mies's memory. However, it is documented and because of that it is rebuilt. Likewise, it is rebuilt by the main idea, symbolizing the new democracy, in the 80s. It is rebuilt with the intention of representing economic development after World War II.

     Currently the reconstruction contains new ideas, but contains many of the main ideas. On the one hand, El Pabellón was created with the idea of symbolizing the new democratic order after the First World War, but it failed. However, the ideas that Mies was that the project had an adaptable, modern and natural space. This work shaped his career because it promoted modernist materials. These materials were used in several of his works such as onyx, steel and travertine.

    On the other hand, although it is modern architecture, due to the materials used, it contains features of the past. For example, the staircase in the main access area, its white and gray colors that provide an archaic detail and the classic statue. One of the modern movements that it had was the metal columns in the shape of a cross and it was seen in various of Mies's works. What made this project recognizable in architectural history was the dismantling trauma it suffered.

    In conclusion, I was surprised that even if it was created in another country it represented and symbolized the democracy of Germany after WW1. I feel sorry for the way it became important in the history of architecture because if it were said that it was intact, I wouldn't feel sorry for it. I understand that many of the works recognized today have had to be rebuilt and are being rebuilt, but I would consider it understandable if it were said that it was built 300 years ago or more.