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Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

1886 – 1969

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Wikipedia Summary

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was a German and American architect, academic, and interior designer. He was commonly referred to as Mies, his surname. He is regarded as one of the pioneers of modern architecture.

Biographical & Professional Details

Date of birth
March 27, 1886
Aachen
Date of death
August 17, 1969
Chicago
Citizenship

Germany · United States

Occupations & fields
architectdesignerteacher
Awards & honours
Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts orderRoyal Gold MedalErnst Reuter MedalPresidential Medal of FreedomBerliner KunstpreisCommander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
Notable works
Toronto-Dominion CentreWestmount SquareSeagram BuildingFarnsworth HouseGerman Pavilion, Barcelona
Field and occupation
nemecký architekt
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