Mies

This definitive volume offers the most comprehensive and beautifully presented exploration of one of the twentieth century’s most influential architects. Now released with a striking new cover, it celebrates the enduring legacy of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe—renowned for the clarity and elegance of his designs. From iconic houses and soaring skyscrapers to museums and expansive campuses, his work is documented through more than 700 drawings, photographs, plans, and diagrams.

Author Detlef Mertins provides a richly detailed yet highly readable text, placing Mies’s architecture within its broader aesthetic, philosophical, and scientific contexts. With in-depth discussions of his most important projects, this book illuminates both the precision and the intellectual depth behind his work. A must-have reference for architects, designers, and admirers of modernism.

Dimensions: 305mm x 238mm.