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Mies Van Der Rohe at Work

by Peter Carter
Mies Van Der Rohe at Work - Thryft
Mies Van Der Rohe at Work - Thryft

Architectural mastery and philosophy, through Mies' lens.

If you're an architecture aficionado or a design student, "Mies Van Der Rohe at Work" is essential reading. It's not just a glimpse into a genre-defining mind; it's a journey through the philosophy and teaching of a master. Think of it as your private tour through Mies' architectural evolution, peppered with crisp visuals and personal narratives that thread together his influential career.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Mies Van Der Rohe at Work

by Peter Carter
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ISBN: 9780714838960
Authors: Peter Carter
Publisher: Phaidon Press
Date of Publication: 1999-09-16
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Art, Architecture, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Architecture, Art History, Design, Biography, Architecture
Goodreads rating: 4.11
(rated by 37 readers)

Description

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886-1969) is a leading figure in twentieth-century architecture. This book embodies a unique document of his philosophy of architecture, his way of working, and his rigorous teaching methodology. Mies van der Rohe at Work is a new reprint of a classic title first published in 1974, featuring enhanced reproductions of original photography and a new foreword by Phyllis Lambert, Founding Director of the Canadian Centre for Architecture. Peter Carter, who studied and later worked with Mies, began the book while an associate in Mies van der Rohe's firm. Mies' structural and spatial concepts are analyzed through three building types: the skeleton-frame building, both in its high- and low-rise manifestations, and the clear-span building. 28 of his most important projects are examined in depth within the context of urban space. Mies also made a significant contribution to architectural education, first as Director of the Bauhaus between 1930 and 1933, and later in the USA at the Illinois Institute of Technology. This book devotes an entire section to the architect as an educator, illustrated with examples drawn from Mies' students at IIT. The final section traces his life from his early years as the son of a stonemason to his eventual emergence as the twentieth century's master architect of steel and glass, through a collection of statements by Mies
 

Architectural mastery and philosophy, through Mies' lens.

If you're an architecture aficionado or a design student, "Mies Van Der Rohe at Work" is essential reading. It's not just a glimpse into a genre-defining mind; it's a journey through the philosophy and teaching of a master. Think of it as your private tour through Mies' architectural evolution, peppered with crisp visuals and personal narratives that thread together his influential career.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.