Mies Van Der Ro·he (m z v n d r r , r, fän, ms), Ludwig 1886-1969. German-born American architect considered a founder of the International Style. His steel-frame and glass buildings include the Seagram Building in New York City (1956-1959) and the Chicago Federal Center (1963-1968). Mies i·an (ms-n) adj. |
Mies van der Rohe [ˈmiːz væn də ˈrəʊə]
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(Biographies / Mies van der Rohe, Ludwig (1886-1969) M, USnational of birth: German, ARCHITECTURE: architect) Ludwig. 1886-1969, US architect, born in Germany. He directed the Bauhaus (1929-33) and developed a functional style, characterized by geometrical design. His works include the Seagram building, New York (1958)
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| Noun | 1. |  Mies Van Der Rohe - United States architect (born in Germany) who built unornamented steel frame and glass skyscrapers (1886-1969) |
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