A Mies van der Rohe-Inspired Cottage in Johannesburg
A floating wall on a Johannesburg cottage draws inspiration from local mining moguls and Mies van der Rohe.
An Italian Apartment Riffs on a Mies van der Rohe Masterpiece
A block of deep green Verde Alpi marble and a glass-encased winter garden are all that divide the space.
Snag This Mies van der Rohe Townhouse in Detroit For $325K
It's not every day that a Mies van der Rohe-designed townhouse hits the market—and this one is priced to move.
Less Is More: 10 Buildings by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's International Style was the impetus for the midcentury modernism we know today.
Mies van der Rohe, Lafayette Park
High-rise superblocks and identical clusters of row houses set apart from the urban grid have been much maligned as some of the...
This Stunning Brazilian Residence Takes Cues From Mies van der Rohe
Calling to mind the iconic Barcelona Pavilion, this glass-encased home demonstrates the power of simple geometric forms.
A Pristine Bauhaus Villa by a Student of Mies van der Rohe Asks €1.6M
Designed by architect Jan Lippert, the midcentury bungalow in Germany is a cultural monument.
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe's Farnsworth House Gets New Beams
The Ludwig Mies van der Rohe masterpiece will be bathed in a grid of lasers for this year’s Chicago Architecture Biennial.
A Sleek Pool House Channeling Mies van der Rohe Grows From a Mountainside
Cedar, glass, and concrete combine in this minimalist pool house that draws inspiration from Mies van der Rohe’s 1929 Barcelona...
An Australian Family’s Dream Home Celebrates Mies van der Rohe Down Under
Nature, midcentury design, and a less-is-more mentality informed this family’s residence in Suffolk Park.
An Architect’s Elevated Family Home Channels Mies van der Rohe on a German Lakefront
With a heavy dose of inspiration from Mies van der Rohe’s Farnsworth House, architect Carlos Zwick designs an art-filled home on...
Peek Inside Floyd Cofounder Kyle Hoff’s Mies van der Rohe–Designed Detroit Home
A renowned midcentury community and a minimal footprint translate to a surprisingly green lifestyle for the cofounder of the...
A New York Transplant Remakes One of Mies van der Rohe’s Coveted Townhouses in Detroit
Calling it a “director’s cut,” designer Bryan Boyer reloads his Lafayette Park home with some bonus features.
It Took Seven Years to Build This Geodesic Dome by Hand—and it’s Now Listed For $889K
A family spent seven years handcrafting this geodesic manse lined with hidden messages—and it's now for sale for under a million.
Lighting Up Mies van der Rohe's Farnsworth House
Two Chicago multimedia artists want to flip the switch on a Mies masterpiece to create an immersive experience.
Here’s How to Pronounce the Names of 28 Famous Designers and Architects
The “Rohe” in Ludwig Mies van der Rohe is trickier than you might think.
What Lies Within America’s First Urban-Renewal Project
High-rise superblocks and identical clusters of row houses set apart from the urban grid have been much maligned as some of the...
A Marvelous Midcentury With a Bright Blue Door Hits the Market For $1.15M
This low-slung midcentury home integrates into its forested surroundings in the Pacific Northwest.
A Farnsworth-Inspired Contemporary Home in Dallas Asks $7.9M
Modeled after Mies van der Rohe's most famous design, this contemporary home is a work of art.
Own This Iconic Glass Home in Salt Lake City For $950K
Designed by a former disciple of Mies van der Rohe, this home boasts chic style and fascinating history.
Vans, Trailers, Campers, Oh My! Here’s All You Need to Know About #Vanlife
Van life is not just for ski bums and hippies.
Glass House on California's North Coast
C-Glass House is a minimal glass house located in Marin, California, designed by Deegan Day Design.
What’s the Right Fragrance for My Bathroom?
Matthew Herman, creator of the fantastically named fragrance company Boy Smells, tells us which scent he'd pair with some of our...
There's No Shortage of Glass in These 7 Homes Designed by Philip Johnson
It's safe to say that Philip Johnson was one of the most famous and influential American architects of the 20th century.
Life in This Verdant Home in Vietnam Is a Walk in the Park
Trees and vines create greenhouse-like interiors for Stepping Park House in Ho Chi Minh City.
Modern Prefab Cabins for California State Parks
Students dream up modular structures for camping around California parklands.
Once Covered in Mold, a Midcentury Gem Outside Chicago Is Reborn
An artist recasts the home of a Mies van der Rohe student as a minimalist haven.
This Chevy Camper Van’s Wondrous Wooden Interior Will Make You Look Twice
An Ecuadorian couple are taking their new traveling home to remote communities to raise awareness for sustainability.
Floods Threaten the Farnsworth House Every Year—Now, a Plan to Save It
We visit Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s famed residence to learn how we can help save a major piece of modernist architectural...
8 Postmodern Buildings That Proclaim “Less Is a Bore”
From a cat-shaped kindergarten to a robot-like skyscraper, these postmodern buildings have a hearty sense of humor.
At This Lush Colorado Home, Every Day Is a Walk in the Park
Built to commune with its scenic surroundings, this sustainable home embodies understated luxury.
A Sleek Resort in a Japanese National Park Reinterprets Tradition
Located in Ise-Shima National Park, Amanemu suggests a modern interpretation of traditional Edo-period farmhouses.
Snag Detroit Architect Gino Rossetti's Posh Art Moderne Residence For $1.99M
Located on the shores of serene Lake St. Clair, the 1977 home's asymmetrical layout creates a layered interior full of playful...
7 Vintage-Inspired Trailer Parks, Airstreams and All
Summer is coming, and even if you're not a fan of camping or road trips, you can still enjoy the experience of staying in a...
10 Backsplashes That Add a Touch of Flair to the Kitchen
These backsplashes—though obviously not an afterthought—are the cherry on top of these kitchen designs.
A Multi-Generational Australian Home Basks in Park Views
A Melbourne family home is renovated to include a granny flat for the husband’s parents and strengthen its connection to...

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