Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe born Maria Ludwig Michael Mies (27 March 1886-17 August 1969) was a German architect.
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, with Walter Gropius and Le Corbusier, is widely regarded as one of the pioneering masters of modern architecture. Mies, like many of his contemporaries, after the First World War, sought to create a new architectural style that could represent modern times just as Classical and Gothic did for their own eras. He created an influential group of twentieth century architectural style, stated with extreme clarity and simplicity. Maturity buildings made use of modern materials such as steel plates and glass to define austere but elegant spaces. He developed the use of exposed steel structure of glass and join the space and define, for an architecture with a minimal framework of structural order balanced against the implied freedom of space open.
He called his buildings “skin and bones” architecture. He sought a rational approach that will guide the creative process of architectural design, and is known for his use of aphorisms “Less is more” and “God is in the details”.
Mies designed modern furniture using new industrial technologies that have become popular classics, such as table and chair, Barcelona, Brno and the chair. His furniture is known for fine craftsmanship, a mix of traditional luxurious fabrics like leather combined with modern chrome frames, and a clear separation of structure and sustained support surfaces, often using consoles to increase the sensation lightness created by delicate frame. During this period he worked closely with interior designer and companion Lilly Reich.
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