Ludwig Mies van der Rohe ( March 27, 1886 – August 19, 1969) was a German-American He is commonly referred to, and was addressed, as Mies, his surname.He is widely regarded as one of the pioneering masters of modern architecture.
He created an influential twentieth century architectural style, stated with extreme clarity and simplicity. His mature buildings made use of modern materials such as industrial steel and plate glass to define interior spaces. He called his buildings "skin and bones" architecture.
His Constructions:
1.Barcelona Pavilion:
2.Villa Tugendhat:
3. S. R. Crown Hall:
4. Farnsworth House:
5. 860–880 Lake Shore Drive Apartments:
6. Seagram Building:
7. Neue Nationalgalerie:
8.Toronto-Dominion Centre:
9. Westmount Square:
German commemorative stamp marking 100 years since Mies's birth.
Awards:
- Order Pour le Mérite (1959)
- Royal Gold Medal (1959)
- AIA Gold Medal (1960)
- Presidential Medal of Freedom (1963)
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