Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Quotes

A collection of quotes by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886-1969) was a renowned German-American architect and designer. He was one of the pioneers of modernist architecture and is known for his minimalist approach and the famous phrase "less is more." Mies van der Rohe's iconic buildings, such as the Barcelona Pavilion and the Seagram Building, perfectly embodied his philosophy of simplicity and elegance, characterized by the use of steel and glass. His impact on the architectural discipline has been profound, and he is considered one of the greatest architects of the 20th century.

It is not possible to go forward while looking back.

It is not possible to go forward while looking back.

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe


True education is concerned not only with practical goals bu

True education is concerned not only with practical goals but also with values. Our aims assure us of our material life, our values make possible our spiritual life.

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Education

Architecture starts when you carefully put two bricks togeth

Architecture starts when you carefully put two bricks together. There it begins.

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Architecture

A chair is a very difficult object. A skyscraper is almost e

A chair is a very difficult object. A skyscraper is almost easier. That is why Chippendale is famous.

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Famous

I don't want to be interesting. I want to be good.

I don't want to be interesting. I want to be good.

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Art