Josep Lluís Sert was a prominent Spanish architect born on March 1, 1902, in Barcelona. He is best known for his modernist designs and his role in the development of urban planning. Sert studied architecture at the Barcelona School of Architecture and later became a key figure in the International Congresses of Modern Architecture. Throughout his career, Sert worked on various significant projects, including the Harvard University Graduate Center and the Barcelona Pavilion. He was also involved in promoting modern architecture in Spain and was a founding member of the Group of Catalan Architects. Sert's work is characterized by its integration of art, landscape, and architecture.