We should attempt to bring nature, houses, and human beings together in a higher unity.
Ludwig Mies Van Der RoheRead
Modern buildings of our time are so huge that one must group them. Often the space between these buildings is as important as the buildings themselves.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The spaces between modern buildings are as significant as the buildings themselves.
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe emphasizes the importance of the spaces that separate modern architecture, suggesting that these areas play a crucial role in the overall experience and functionality of urban environments. In contemporary architecture, the relationship between structures and their surrounding spaces can greatly influence how we perceive and interact with our surroundings.
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ArchitectureUrban SpaceDesignModernismBuildings
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech on urban planning, one might quote Mies Van Der Rohe to highlight the significance of thoughtful design.
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