Google search page UAE 126th birthday of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Thanks to a Google image the Famous Architect Mies van der Rohe has made headlines again. Today we celebrate the 126th Birthday of the German-American architectural genius. I could go on forever about the plethora of famous buildings he has designed. His legacy lives on forever through the beautiful buildings and architectural concepts that shape the work of many designers today.

Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe - my favorite chair!

Mies was the man who coined the term “God is in the details”. He also created arguably the most famous chair in history… the Barcelona Chair.

Arch Daily doodle

Archdaily.com also made an ode to the mastermind of modern architecture.

Illinois Institute of Technology college of Architecture

Illinois Institute of Technology Library and Administration Building Proposal by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

I had the pleasure to touring S.R. Crown Hall in the Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago in 2010 with a dear friend of mine who is now following the architectural path up the design hierarchy pyramid! I also made my pilgrimage to the Barcelona Pavilion in Barcelona this past October in a beautiful downpour.

Barcelona Pavilion by Mies van der Rohe

Happy Birthday Mies!

Laura of Arabia!