Mies van der Rohe
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.
We must accept the facts of our time.
Architecture is a battle, a battle against the forces of nature, a battle against ignorance, a battle against prejudice.
The more technology advances, the more it becomes clear that architecture is not about technology, but about man.
We must build for our time.
The building is the expression of the spirit of the age.
I don't make beautiful buildings. I make good buildings.
The future of architecture is the future of mankind.
We must be true to our time.
Architecture is a statement of our time.
The essence of architecture is to create order.
We must build with the materials of our time.
The new architecture is not a question of style, but of attitude.
I am not interested in inventing new forms, but in developing existing ones.
The building must be clear, simple, and strong.
Architecture is the art of building.
We must build for the future.
The task of architecture is to express the spirit of the age.
I believe in the power of simplicity.
The building must be honest.