Very Tiny Palazzo (2022)
Designed by: Fala Atelier
Location: Portugal
Photography: Ivo Tavares Studio

The originality in the use of materials for the #MiesPavilion lies not in their novelty but in the ideal of modernity they expressed through the rigor of their geometry, the precision of their pieces, and the clarity of their assembly.

👉 Reconstruction (1986) of the German pavilion for the 1929 Barcelona International Exhibition conceived by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich, who at the time laid the foundations of #ModernArchitecture .

→ Photo courtesy of simonelectric.

#miesbcn #MiesPavilion #miesvanderrohe #lillyreich #Architecture #barcelona #bcn #barcelonapavilion

Barcelona Pavilion by Mies Van der Rohe at Barcelona, Spain
Year of Original Construction: 1929
Reconstruction: 1983-1986
The Photography is by Gill Merin, Greg Kristo, Wojtek Gurak, etc.

So far ahead of his time: way back in 1936, Modernist master Richard Neutra designed this home for Joseph Kun, a native of Hungary and publisher of the Los Angeles Examiner newspaper. The Hollywood Hills home was one of the first "all-electric" houses in Los Angeles. The antique 1930s-era cars look wildly out of place next to the architecture that still looks modern today.

Photo: Julius Shulman 1937; digital restoration by Modernist Collection; © J. Paul Getty Trust. Getty Research Institute, Los Angeles

#richardneutra #midcenturymodern #artdeco

Midcebtury chic lifestyle. By John Matthias, 1959, photo Ernest Braun.

Walden 7, Ricardo Bofill, Sant Just Desvern, Spain, 1970, photo Romain Laprade.

In 1964, architect Richard Neutra designed the Stone-Fisher Platform Houses in Los Angeles for a developer who supervised the construction. Because of poor construction techniques, the Neutra office disavowed the Stone-Fisher Platform Houses. Thirty years later, in 1994, the Northridge earthquake revealed the hazards of these structural faults when three houses became unmoored from their foundations and tumbled down the hillside.

Photo: Julius Shulman, 1965; ©J. Paul Getty Trust. Getty Research Institute, Los Angeles; digital restoration by Modernist Collection

#richardneutra #midcenturymodern #losangelesarchitecture

The multi-building Toronto–Dominion Centre was built in the mid-1960s and is considered an icon of rationalist Modernism. Mies van der Rohe's refined, minimalist design was a declaration of grandeur and marked Toronto’s arrival on the world stage.

Photo: Balthazar Korab, circa 1968; Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division

#miesvanderrohe #torontoarchitecture #ModernArchitecture

Sino-french Science Park Church | Shanghai Dachuan Architects 💒

One of southern California's most prominent modernist architecture firms was A.C. Martin, who designed the 1965 Ivy Lawn Memorial Park Building in Ventura.

Photo: Julius Shulman, 1966; ©J. Paul Getty Trust. Getty Research Institute, Los Angeles; digital restoration by Modernist Collection

#midcenturymodern #breezeblocks #losangelesarchitecture

Zibo OCT Art Center, designed by Studio Zhu-Pei, is a cultural hub in Zibo, Shandong, China, inspired by the traditional Chinese "Heyuan" layout. This contemporary interpretation features a central courtyard surrounded by multiple buildings, fostering community engagement and cultural exchange.

The permeable, overhanging eaves and annular form reflect local cultural identity and address regional climatic conditions. The courtyard hosts gatherings and semi-outdoor activities, while the tactile roughness of concrete roofs and masonry stone walls enhances its regional relevance. This design creates dynamic, column-free spaces that encourage immersive experiences.

Habitat 67, a pioneering residential project designed by Safdie Architects in Montréal, set a transformative precedent for urban housing with its modular prefabrication approach. Initially created as the centerpiece for the 1967 Montreal World Exposition, this project aimed to integrate the spatial qualities of suburban living into a high-density urban context. Comprising 365 prefabricated modules, Habitat 67 forms 158 unique residences, each featuring private roof gardens and open spaces, merging suburban amenities with urban convenience. Despite facing challenges related to scaling and costs, Habitat 67 has remained an architectural icon, significantly influencing global design trends and continuing to be a celebrated residential complex.

© Jerry Spearman

The General Motors Technical Center in Warren, Michigan, designed by Eero Saarinen, represents a milestone in modernist architecture. Completed in 1952, this sprawling campus features sleek glass and steel buildings that exemplify Saarinen's commitment to functional and aesthetic innovation. The layout includes a central design dome and various specialized laboratories, reflecting the era's industrial optimism. Saarinen's work here set new standards for corporate campuses, emphasizing collaboration and technological advancement in design.

#eerosaarinen #modernistarchitecture #GMTechnicalCenter

Hotel Traian (Now: Hotel Roman)

The hotel complex includes a museum entitled "Imperial Roman Thermal Baths" and functional Austrian Imperial Baths built in the 1850s on the roman thermal baths ruins, both located in the lower levels of the hotel.

Baile Herculane, România.
Built 1974-76.
Architects Sulamiţa Mureșan, A. Mureșan

© photo Dumitru RUSU via

#socmod

Does anyone do better rooflines than William Kessler? This futuristic building at Michigan's Olivet College was designed in the early 1960s. Kessler is one of the lesser-known 20th century modernists, but his beautiful work, mostly in and around Michigan, is getting renewed attention in the last few years.

Photo: Balthazar Korab, 1964; Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division; digital restoration by Modernist Collection

#midcenturymodern #olivetuniverity #googiearchitecture

Not only the visit to the Pavilion inspires! ✨ 📚 In the shop, the selection of books on contemporary architecture, books about the Mies van der Rohe Pavilion, the catalogues of the Eumies awards and artistic interventions at the Pavilion expand the experience!

Here you will also find, in addition to books, stationery, souvenirs and other inspiring articles related to the world of architecture and design.

Foto: annamas_photo
#shopmies #miesvanderrohe #lillyreich #pabellonbarcelona #barcelona #arquitecturabarcelona #Architecture #architectureshop #miesbcn

Peter Zumthor

The Noisy-le-Grand Car Park in Noisy-le-Grand, France, is a dramatic testament to brutalist architecture. Designed with imposing concrete forms and striking geometric patterns, the car park transcends its utilitarian purpose to become a sculptural icon in the suburban landscape. The raw, unadorned concrete emphasizes the structure's industrial aesthetic, creating a bold visual dialogue with its surroundings. This building not only meets the practical needs of parking but also serves as a piece of public art, reflecting the innovative spirit of its time.

#brutalistarchitecture #NoisyLeGrand #UrbanArt

Located on Fifth Avenue in New York, Frank Lloyd Wright's Guggenheim Museum opened to the public on October 21, 1959. These visitors take their first steps onto the spiraling ramp that leads through the atrium-style galleries. Note the repeating-circle patterns in the flooring.

Photo: Balthazar Korab; Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division

#franklloydwright #guggenheim #newyorkarchitecture

The McGregor Memorial Conference Center is a Modernist office building in Midtown Detroit. Completed in 1958, the building was the first commission of the Japanese-American architect Minoru Yamasaki that marked his shift from International Style architecture to a style known as the New Formalism. Furniture by Mies van der Rohe and Florence Knoll complements the space perfectly.

Photo: Bill Engdahl, 1958; Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division; Digital restoration by Modernist Collection

#MinoruYamasaki #ModernArchitecture #DetroitHistory

The ACROS Fukuoka project by Emilio Ambasz offers a compelling answer by merging urban development with lush greenery. This unique agro-urban model fulfills both the developer's need for profitability and the public's desire for open green spaces. The north facade presents a sleek urban exterior, while the south side extends a park into a series of terraced gardens, topped with a stunning belvedere overlooking the harbor. Under these terraces lies a multifunctional space with an exhibition hall, theater, offices, and retail areas, ensuring the building serves diverse community needs.
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Emilio Ambasz masterfully balanced the commercial and public interests in Fukuoka's last large undeveloped plot. His design maximizes income potential for developers while doubling the adjacent Tenjin Central Park's size. The building steps up in terraced gardens, offering serene spaces for city dwellers and acting as a natural sound barrier. Reflecting pools and a glass atrium bring light and tranquility indoors. The facade on the financial street features angled glass floors, creating an awning effect and enhancing the urban landscape. This design ensures the park and building are intertwined, giving back the land it occupies and creating a harmonious urban space.
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Photographs: Suns Hung, Hiromi Watanabe – Watanabe Studios
#Sustainable #UrbanDesign #greenspaces #incities #UrbanForestCity #GreenArchitecture

Located in the the Hollywood Hills, the Chemosphere is a Modernist house designed by John Lautner in 1960. The flying-saucer shaped building, which the Encyclopedia Britannica once called "the most modern house in the world" is admired both for the ingenuity of its solution to its "unbuildable" site and for its unique octagonal design.

Photo: Julius Shulman, 1961; digital restoration by Modernist Collection; © J. Paul Getty Trust. Getty Research Institute, Los Angeles

#johnlautner #googiearchitecture #losangelesrealestate

Constructed in 1960, the National Congress Palace is a multi-building complex that serves as the meeting place of the Brazilian national legislature. It was designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer as part of Brasilia, the country's planned Capitol city of strikingly Modernist government buildings.

Photo: Gustavo Leighton
#brasilia #OscarNiemeyer #ModernArchitecture

In the late 1950s, Eero Saarinen designed the John Deere headquarters in Illinois, where this basement-level record-keeping space is a gridded study in minimalist precision. Each custom-designed desk seems to hover weightlessly on a central pillar, instead of standing on four legs. A hallmark of the era are the manual typewriters and ashtrays on each desk.

Photo: Balthazar Korab, circa 1962; Library of Congress Prints & Photographs Division; Digital restoration by Modernist Collection

#eerosaarinen #johndeere #officedesign

Stock Exchange, Félix Candela and Enrique de la Mora, Mexico City, Mexico, 1955.

The Johnson Wax Headquarters, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and completed in 1939 in Racine, Wisconsin, stands as a masterpiece of modern architecture. Notable for its "Great Workroom," the building features innovative dendriform columns that resemble lily pads, supporting a light-filled open space.

Constructed using materials like Pyrex glass tubing, concrete, and brick, Wright incorporated natural light and organic forms, emphasizing his philosophy of organic architecture. The building, along with its adjoining 1950 research tower, has been recognized as a National Historic Landmark since 1976, underscoring its significant impact on architectural design.

Maison Bordeaux le Pecq, designed by Claude Parent between 1963 and 1965, is a modernist gem located in Bois-le-Roy, Normandy. This unique house exemplifies Parent’s “fonction oblique” theory, featuring sloping roofs and minimal walls to allow space to dominate. The single-story home includes a reception area, mezzanine study/library, master suite, three bedrooms, and additional facilities. Set on 3.5 hectares, it offers views of the countryside, a tennis court, and is just 90 km from Paris.

#ClaudeParent #MaisonBordeauxLePecq #modernistarchitecture

Comprehensive Architectural Encyclopedia of CCTV Headquarters project (Beijing, China).

Design by architect Rem Koolhaas.

#RemKoolhaas #China

We love this Bauhaus-era police school, built in Berlin circa 1931. The industrial-functionalist design by architect Conrad Beckmann is perfectly complemented by Marcel Breuer's tubular chrome furniture.

Photos by Hugo Schmölz; digital restoration by Modernist Collection

#Bauhaus #marcelbreuer #minimalistdesign