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A critical biography is a major rewriting and expansion of franz schulzes acclaimed 1985 biography, the first full treatment of the master germanamerican modern architect. The chair was first used in villa tugendhat, a private residence, designed by mies in brno czech republic. It is an important building in the history of modern architecture. It was originally designed for the german pavilion, that countrys entry for the international exposition of. Each barcelona piece is a tribute to the marriage of modern design and exceptional craftsmanship. This building was used for the official opening of the german section of the exhibition. See more ideas about barcelona chair, barcelona and home decor. He wanted to create pieces that represented modern times. In his 1981 book about modern architecture, from bauhaus to our house. The chair was first used in villa tugendhat, a private residence, designed by mies. The pavilion was the site of the inaugural ceremony for the german exhibits at the exposition, and the spanish king was to preside. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2. Coauthored with architect edward windhorst, this revised edition, three times the length of the original text, features extensive new research and commentary and draws on the best recent work of.