A couple of months ago when I was a little more active on steemit, @critday asked his followers of architecture students from around the world to reimagine the famous modernist design principle, Less Is More. The statement is an anthem for minimalist designers and most commonly associated with the vision of Mies van der Rohe.
However, Rohe credits his mentor, Peter Behrens, for coining the term. Apparently, during his stint at Behrens' office, Rohe brought forth many design ideas for the facade of a seemingly drab factory building to which his mentor replied 'Less is More'.
AEG Turbine Factory, Berlin 1907-1910. The building Mies van Der Rohe was working on when in Behrens' office. Source
The young architect adapted the phrase to his own work which has now become one of the most popular architecture aphorisms.
It's been more than 70 years since 'Less Is More' was first coined and we're wondering how the architects of today would adopt the phrase. Featuring @critday's followers, here is Less Is..
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The less is more and stripped down version of architecture is very Post Modern and it's amazing how it still is so relevant today, despite it being almost 100 years old. I suppose a philosophy can stand the test of time.
Agreed, @donnadavisart! And it's a philosophy that is popular with architects and designers but also with my parents when it comes to me bringing cartons to store in their home every time I move houses !
@manouche! Great work, super happy to have worked together on this.
Thanks, Dan! I loved the responses.
I have been looking for you, hoping you are well and your life is peaceful. Less is more--it is often true in writing, also. Rule of thumb for me is if you can express the same sentiment in less words, the writing is more effective. All those modifiers and compound sentences can eviscerate a piece.
However, sometimes you need more, I think. I've been looking at minimalist buildings since I first read this comment. I'm afraid some of them are so minimalist they seem sterile. The lines are clear and cold. There doesn't seem to be any room for inspiration.
Just a lay view of architecture. Nice to see you here.
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