I thought a lot and I controlled my thoughts in my work - and I controlled my work through my thoughts. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe controllotthink Change image and share on social
Reinforced concrete buildings are by nature skeletal buildings. No noodles nor armoured turrets. A construction of girders that carry the weight, and walls that carry no weight. That is to say, buildings consisting of skin and bones. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe armourbonebuilding share on social
It is much better to have just one idea, and if the idea is clear, then you can fight for it. That is how you can get things done. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe clearfightidea Change image and share on social
Industrialization of the building trade is a question of material. Hence the demand for a new building material is the first prerequisite. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe builddemandindustrialization Change image and share on social
I don't want to be interesting. I want to be good. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe goodinterest Change image and share on social
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 aimassureconcern Change image and share on social
Nothing can express the aim and meaning of our work better than the profound words of St. Augustine - 'Beauty is the splendor of Truth.' Ludwig Mies van der Rohe aimaugustinebeauty Change image and share on social
I especially remember that on All Souls Day, when so many people wanted new monuments for the graves, our whole family pitched in. I did the lettering on the stones, my brother did the carving, and my sisters put the finishing touches on them, the gold leaf and all that. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe brothercarveday share on social
You cannot save wonderful towns. You can only save wonderful towns by building new ones. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe buildsavetown Change image and share on social
