MIES VAN DER ROHE : SPACE, MATERIAL, DETAIL A6 which also showcases a slipcase

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MIES VAN DER ROHE : SPACE, MATERIAL, DETAIL A6 which also showcases a slipcaseIt is understood that Mies van der Rohe is one of the most important architects of the modern movement. But how do Mies's ideas about architecture and the logic of construction relate to his built and sometimes unbuilt work? This book explores this question on the basis of 14 projects, with an emphasis on the choice of details and materials. Specially produced three dimensional drawings allow for an easy to understand analysis of Mies's building