Ludwig Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1March 27th, 886-1August 969 17) was born in Aachen, Germany, and died in Chicago, USA, with the original name of Maria Ludwig Michael Smith, a German architect.
-02- Architectural concept
Mies van der Rohe's architectural thought: "Less is more" also reflects his architectural thought and viewpoint, which has a great influence on later generations. In college, our class collectively copied paintings and the works of architectural masters. Our group chose Miss farnsworth's house. Today, I will briefly introduce you to the classic works of this master.
-03- Farnsworth House
Fansworth House was designed by Miss Smith in 1945 for Fansworth, an American single female doctor, and was completed in 1950. Different from other residential buildings, farnsworth residential buildings have replaced the wall blocking the view with large pieces of glass, becoming a veritable "room with a view". The whole structure is like an overhead transparent box, simple and clear. At the same time, the exposed steel structure is painted white. Corresponding to the surrounding landscape.
Transparent glass blends with the surrounding environment, which broadens people's horizons in the house. In Smith's view, this kind of transparent house space and air can circulate with each other, while residents think that this undoubtedly exposes their privacy in public, so this kind of house was also controversial at that time.
"Less is more", "mobile space" and "all-round space" ... Miss's architectural concept has been perfectly interpreted in architecture.
-04- Summary
Mies has many representative works, such as 1929 Barcelona's design of the German Pavilion of the World Expo, which made his architectural career reach its peak. Judging from Smith's design style, less is more, which reminds me of the splash-ink painting of modern masters. It is not full of ink, but deliberately leaves blank space, giving people endless leisure. This is not a pity for ink, but an artistic conception. Less is not blank but concise, more is not cumbersome but perfect. Furniture designed from Miss, such as Miss chair. Completely streamlined. His famous saying has influenced us for more than 70 years.
Less is more. Simple things often bring people better enjoyment. In life, strive for simplicity and perfection.