Van der Rohe was very specific about the materials that he utilized, incorporating bronze, chrome, glass, steel, and fine stone into his designs. This meant that his structures were both finely crafted and costly to build. His work on the Barcelona Pavilion drew worldwide acclaim and set the standard for a new architectural style globally. Its adoption was so widespread that it became known as the International Style. However, many subsequent architects would eschew this style in favor of less rigid aesthetics.