Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was a German-American architect and key figure in modernism. His buildings use open plans, clear spans, refined details, and industrial materials to create environments of clarity and restraint. Iconic works such as the Barcelona Pavilion, Farnsworth House, and Seagram Building define the International Style.
Mies’s dictum “less is more” captures his commitment to structural logic, material precision, and architectural calm.
Mies van der Rohe was a German-American architect known for minimalist steel-and-glass modernist buildings.
Mies van der Rohe was a German-American architect known for disciplined steel-and-glass modernism, including the Farnsworth House and Seagram Building.
