We should attempt to bring nature, houses, and human beings together in a higher unity.
Ludwig Mies Van Der RoheRead
I think that an industrial process is not like a rubber stamp. Everything has to be put together and, as such, should have its own expression.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Industrial design should reflect individual expression rather than being uniform and mechanized.
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe emphasizes that the process of creating industrial products should not be mechanical or repetitive like a rubber stamp. Instead, each product should embody unique characteristics and expressions that highlight its individuality, promoting creativity and authenticity in design.
Themes
DesignExpressionCreativityIndividualityIndustrial
In practice
Example use cases
In a presentation on modern architecture, one might use this quote to emphasize the importance of unique design.
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