right|250px|thumb|Bruno Taut's Glass Pavilion
The first Werkbund Exhibition of 1914 was held at Rheinpark in Cologne, Germany.
History
The Deutscher Werkbund, was a group of architects, designers, artists, and industrialists whose aim was to promote the collaboration of art, industry, and craftsmanship through education, publications, lectures, and other means. Founding members included Hermann Muthesius, Peter Behrens, Theodor Fischer, Fritz Schumacher, and Heinrich Tessenow.
The Werkbund exhibition of 1914 in Cologne was the first exhibition of the Deutscher Werkbund. It opened to the public on May 15, 1914. The exhibition lasted only three months and was prematurely shut down due to the outbreak of World War I.
Facilities
Glashaus
The innovative Glass Pavilion was built by German architect Bruno Taut in 1914. Glashaus has been identified as an early example of the Expressionist architecture movement.(financed by the German glass industries
to promote the use of glass in building)
Werkbund Pavilion
The Werkbund Pavilion was a model factory and office building designed by Walter Gropius and Adolf Meyer.
Farbenschau Pavillon
The Farbenschau Pavilion by Hermann Muthesius was a neoclassical style. The building features a large dome and paired columns along the front facade. This pavilion showcased exhibits for chemical dyes.
Festive Hall
The Festive hall by Peter Behrens was also a of neoclassical style with resemblance to Palladio's designs.