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Modern Masters Series: Louis Kahn

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When speaking of the foremost modern architects of the 20th century, it’s impossible not to mention Louis Kahn. Born in Estonia in 1901, Kahn immigrated to the United States and forged an architectural career and body of work that is nothing short of grand and enviable. Kahn is most notable for his simple, yet highly intimate architectural and design comp[...]

Modern Masters Series: Walter Gropius

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Twentieth century architecture and design would never have been what was if it weren’t for the genius of German-born architect Walter Gropius. Founder of the epic Bauhaus School in Germany – the world’s most famous monument to modernism – and one of the most influential designers and preeminent tastemakers of the movement, his contribution to the field is [...]

Modern Masters Series: Walter Gropius

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Twentieth century architecture and design would never have been what was if it weren’t for the genius of German-born architect Walter Gropius. Founder of the epic Bauhaus School in Germany – the world’s most famous monument to modernism – and one of the most influential designers and preeminent tastemakers of the movement, his contribution to the field is [...]

Modern Masters Series: Marcel Breuer

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In the great pantheon of outstanding modern architects and furniture designers of the 20th century, Marcel Breuer stands out for his inspired works that exude an international flair. Born in Pecs, Hungary in 1902, Breuer first studied art in Vienna before eventually becoming a student at Bauhaus – Germany’s famed school founded by modern architectural pio[...]

Modern Masters Series: Frank Lloyd Wright

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Frank Lloyd Wright is the greatest figure in 20th-century architecture. There, we said it; and we don’t hear anyone disagreeing with us. A revered and renowned architect, a pioneer of modernism and the creator of the principle of organic architecture – maintaining that a building should develop out of its natural surroundings – Frank Lloyd Wright displaye[...]

Modern Masters Series: Alvar Aalto

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Among the visionaries who pioneered modern architecture and design, Alvar Aalto set himself apart from many of his contemporaries by not relying on industrialized processes, but rather forging a style based on a wide array of interests and concerns. Born in Finland and a pioneer of the Scandinavian modern movement, Aalto came to prominence in the early 20[...]

Modern Masters Series: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

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Widely regarded as the “father of modern architecture,” Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was an original thinker, a passionate worker and not only designed impressive and groundbreaking structures, but also dabbled in interiors and furniture. A German-American, Mies came to prominence during the first half of the 20th century and brought clarity and simplicity to[...]

Modern Masters Series: Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

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Widely regarded as the “father of modern architecture,” Ludwig Mies van der Rohe was an original thinker, a passionate worker and not only designed impressive and groundbreaking structures, but also dabbled in interiors and furniture. A German-American, Mies came to prominence during the first half of the 20th century and brought clarity and simplicity to[...]