We should attempt to bring nature, houses, and human beings together in a higher unity.
Ludwig Mies Van Der RoheRead
Create form out of the nature of the task with the means of our time. This is our work.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Emphasizes the importance of using available resources to shape work according to its inherent requirements.
This quote by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe underscores the concept that effective design and work should emerge naturally from the tasks at hand and the tools we have at our disposal. It reflects a philosophy that prioritizes the integration of form and function while adapting to the context in which one is operating, reiterating that the quality of our work is determined by how well we harmonize the nature of our tasks with the means available to us.
Themes
DesignFunctionWorkNatureTask
In practice
Example use cases
At an architecture seminar, this quote was used to inspire students to think about how to integrate their designs with their resources.
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