The Miesian Modern home
Pioneered by architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe (most often referred to as "Mies") the Miesian home style usually features a steel structure supporting the roof. This strong central framework allows for sweeping floor-to-ceiling windows and doors. This blurring of the lines between inside and out is a hallmark of this home style.
Essential design elements
Miesian Modern homes feature floor-to-ceiling windows or glass doors used as transparent barriers between indoors and outdoors. Windows and doors have narrow frame and sash profiles, making them disappear as much as possible. These homes utilize simple rectangular form, usually with a raised floor plane and flat roof plane.
