'Less is more' Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Born in Germany on March 27th 1886, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of modern architecture, accelerating the post-war shift from classical ideologies of architectural design and construction methods.

His influential ‘skin and bones’ style, which is renowned for its understated clarity and simplicity is now evident in metropolises around the globe. His use of new age materials such as industrial steel and plate glass was revolutionary and paved the way for modern building methods, moving towards a minimal framework of structural order balanced against the implied freedom of free-flowing open space.