Mies van der Rohe

Architecture German-American 1886 – 1969 94 quotes

A German-American architect, he was one of the pioneers of modern architecture, known for his minimalist designs and the aphorism 'less is more'.

Quotes by Mies van der Rohe

The problem of our time is not to find a new style, but to find a new way of building.

G: Material zur elementaren Gestaltung 1923

We must accept the facts of our time.

Die Form 1924

Architecture is a battle, a battle against the forces of nature, a battle against ignorance, a battle against prejudice.

Interview 1950

The more technology advances, the more it becomes clear that architecture is not about technology, but about man.

Interview 1950

We must build for our time.

Die Form 1924

The building is the expression of the spirit of the age.

Die Form 1924

I don't make beautiful buildings. I make good buildings.

Interview 1950

The future of architecture is the future of mankind.

Interview 1950

We must be true to our time.

Die Form 1924

Architecture is a statement of our time.

Interview 1950

The essence of architecture is to create order.

Interview 1950

We must build with the materials of our time.

G: Material zur elementaren Gestaltung 1923

The new architecture is not a question of style, but of attitude.

Die Form 1924

I am not interested in inventing new forms, but in developing existing ones.

Interview 1950

The building must be clear, simple, and strong.

G: Material zur elementaren Gestaltung 1923

Architecture is the art of building.

Interview 1950

We must build for the future.

Die Form 1924

The task of architecture is to express the spirit of the age.

Die Form 1924

I believe in the power of simplicity.

Interview 1950

The building must be honest.

G: Material zur elementaren Gestaltung 1923