Neue Nationalgalerie, Berlin, Germany
Project Information Architect: Mies Van der Rohe Year: 1965-68 Our Comments This building is a classic of the modern movement. It is characterised by large glass surfaces allowing light into the gallery. The horizontal roof gives a visual impression of enormous weight, and the paradox that it apparently rests on a glass wall on theContinue reading
Farnsworth House, Plano, USA
Project Information Architect: Mies Van der Rohe Year: 1946-51 Our Comments During his professional life the architect Mies Van der Rohe fought to achieve an architecture with universal character and simplicity, which was honest in the use of materials and structures. His creed is exemplified in the maxim “less is more”. See the rest ofContinue reading