Technology is far more than a method, it is a world in itself. As a method, it is superior in almost every respect. But only where it is left to itself, as in gigantic structures of engineering, there technology reveals its true nature. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe engineergiganticleave share on social
After my time in Holland, an inner battle ensued in which I tried to free myself from the influence of Schinkelesque classicism. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe battleclassicismensue Change image and share on social
Not yesterday, not tomorrow, only today can be given form. Only this architecture creates. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe architecturecreateform 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
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 do not oppose form, but only form as a goal. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe formgoaloppose Change image and share on social
A chair is a very difficult object. A skyscraper is almost easier. That is why Chippendale is famous. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe chairchippendaledifficult 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
It must be possible to solve the task of controlling nature and yet simultaneously create a new freedom. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe controlcreatefreedom Change image and share on social
The unformed is not worse than the over-formed. The former is nothing; the latter is mere appearance. Real form presupposes real life. Ludwig Mies van der Rohe appearancebadlyform Change image and share on social
