18/07/2026
In this photograph, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe examines a model of the Farnsworth House. This photograph, like no other, embodies the "Less is More" philosophy with its emphasis on scale, detail, and clean lines, creating a glass and steel architectural model in harmony with nature. The photograph was most likely taken in 1949.
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe captured examining a scale model of his iconic Farnsworth House in Illinois with intense focus, c. 1947.
This iconic photograph serves as a reminder of how refined details and clean lines continue to shape the world of design today.
