MIES

This is the most readable, beautiful, and comprehensive book ever published on one of the twentieth century's most influential archi tects. Known for the beauty and purity of his work, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe built remarkable houses, skyscrapers, museums, and mult ibuilding campuses. The clarity of his architecture belies the diversity of Mies's interests, which included philosophy and science as well as design, and Mertin's rigorous and accessible text gives the reader a clear description of all of the most important build ings as w...[Read more]