According to official documents announcing the fair in 1924, it was open to anyone "whose production presents ... clearly modern tendencies. That is to say, any copying or counterfeiting of ancient styles is strictly forbidden." For the exposition, Le Corbusier designed the Pavillon de L'Esprit Nouveau as an example of his desire to make high-quality, avant-garde architecture and design available to the masses.
Submitted by Aimee Moore.