Never talk to a client about architecture. Talk to him about his children. That is simply good politics. he will not understand what you have to say about architecture most of the time. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe architecturechildclient Change image and 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
It must be understood that every architecture is bound to its time and manifests itself only in vital tasks and through the materials of its age. It has never been otherwise. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe agearchitecturebind 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
Our utilitarian structures will mature into architecture only when, through their fulfillment of function, they become carriers of the will of the age. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe agearchitecturecarrier Change image and share on social
You can use up all the slums for new development. In all the cities of the world, there are large areas of these. Also, you can avoid the spread of these silly suburban houses. Chicago has thousands of them all over the place. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe areaavoidchicago 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
Architecture starts when you carefully put two bricks together. There it begins. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe architecturebeginbrick 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