Key Architects of the Modern Movement

Frank Lloyd Wright: Organic Architecture

The Philosophy of Organic Architecture

Frank Lloyd Wright’s philosophy centered around organic architecture, which emphasized harmony between human habitats and the natural world. He believed in designing structures that were in complete unity with their surroundings, thus creating buildings that ‘belonged’ to their environment.

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe: Less is More

Ludwig Mies van der Rohe is renowned for his minimalist approach and the famous dictum “less is more”. He stripped architecture to its essential forms, using materials like steel and glass to create open, light-infused spaces that conveyed both elegance and simplicity.