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A number of additional halls were planned to house exhibits by Spanish and foreign industry. Although the original general plan prepared by Pig y Cadafalch called for buildings of uniform design, a number of competitions for the world exposition resulted in orders being placed with several architects. The client preferred monumental facades, although they left architects a free hand in the design of details. The ultimate result was a conglomerate of diverse styles, lacking any sense of harmony.
Reflecting the fact that throughout the planning of the world exposition a special electrical industry show was also intended, the up and coming power companies were granted particularly generous exhibition areas. The German electrical sector set up its own pavilion to showcase its strength and capacities, also amply demonstrated by the nightly illuminations on the grounds.
In keeping with the first world expositions in the middle of the 19th century, foreign participants were offered the opportunity to present their products in theme palaces in competition with Spanish products. At the same time, entire palaces were reserved for the presentations of the nations. As a result most of the national pavilions were free for representative purposes, festivals and receptions.
The exposition zone on the higher levels, behind the National Palace, provided room for the giant stadium designed by Pedro Domenech, the show place for the third exposition section: sport. The stands had a capacity of 60,000. Throughout the summer a series of high quality competitions took place, guaranteeing a continuous flow of visitors.
| Year: 1929 | City: Barcelona | Country: Spain |
| Duration: 20 May 1929 - 15 January 1930 | ||
