Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (1886–1969) was a pioneering German-American architect and designer, widely regarded as one of the masters of modern architecture. Known simply as Mies, he sought to express the spirit of the modern age through clarity, simplicity, and precision.

His design philosophy was defined by the famous phrases “less is more” and “God is in the details.” Mies emphasized open space, minimal structure, and the honest use of materials such as steel and glass.