Mies van der Rohe: Space, Material, Detail

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe is widely regarded as one of the most influential architects of the modern movement. But how are Mies' ideas on architecture and the logic of construction expressed in his built -- and also unbuilt -- works? This book examines this question through a study of 14 projects with particular focus on the aspects of space, material and detailing. Three-dimensional drawings, prepared specifically for this book, explain his construction concepts

Among the works featured in this book are the Houses Lange and Esters (1927-1939), the Tugendhat House (1928-1930), the Barcelona Pavilion (1928-1929), the Farnsworth House (1946-1951), 860-880 Lake Shore Drive (1948-1951) and the New National Gallery (1962-1968), The study spans several decades of Mies' work and therefore his transition from Germany to America.