Mies: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Monograph

Mies is a 544-page English-language monograph on architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, with text by Franz Schulze and Edward Windhorst. The listing describes coverage of his major projects and intellectual influences, accompanied by more than 700 drawings, photographs, plans and diagrams.

At a glance

Discusses Mies van der Rohe’s buildings and projects alongside aesthetic, intellectual and design contexts.
The listing says the book includes more than 700 drawings, photographs, plans and diagrams.
Named projects include the Barcelona Pavilion, Tugendhat House, S. R. Crown Hall and the New National Gallery in Berlin.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Combines architectural project coverage with discussion of philosophy, science and design influences.
The extensive visual material is useful for readers seeking plans, diagrams and photographs alongside the text.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Publication
Publisher	Phaidon Press
Publication date	June 19 2024
Language	English
Print length	544 pages
ISBN-10	1838668179
ISBN-13	978-1838668174

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	3.48 kg
Dimensions	24.77 x 5.08 x 32.77 cm

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers studying modern architecture and Mies van der Rohe’s work.
Architecture students, researchers or design enthusiasts interested in visual reference material.

Less suited to

Readers looking for a compact or lightweight book. The listed weight is 3.48 kg.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 32 ratings

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Aggregate customer ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the five-star category, but a smaller share of lower ratings means the overall score alone cannot explain what readers liked or disliked. No written feedback is supplied, so specific strengths and concerns from customers cannot be identified. For a substantial architectural reference, consider whether its broad project coverage and visual material suit your needs rather than treating the rating as evidence about particular content.

Frequently asked questions

What does this book cover?

The listing describes an account of Mies van der Rohe’s work, major buildings and projects, and the aesthetic and intellectual contexts behind them.

What visual material is included?

The listing says the book is accompanied by more than 700 drawings, photographs, plans and diagrams.

Which buildings are specifically mentioned?

The Barcelona Pavilion, Tugendhat House, S. R. Crown Hall at the Illinois Institute of Technology and the New National Gallery in Berlin are named.

Is this a small book to carry around?

The listed dimensions are 24.77 x 5.08 x 32.77 cm and its listed weight is 3.48 kg, so it is better suited to shelf or desk reference than frequent carrying.