We should attempt to bring nature, houses, and human beings together in a higher unity.
Ludwig Mies Van Der RoheRead
Wherever technology reaches its real fulfillment, it transcends into architecture.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Technology finds its ultimate expression in architecture.
This quote by Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe suggests that when technology is fully realized, it becomes embodied in architectural forms. It implies that architecture is not just about constructing buildings but also about the innovative use of technology to enhance human experiences and environments.
Themes
TechnologyArchitectureInnovationDesignFulfillment
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about modern architecture, one could say, 'As Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe famously stated, wherever technology reaches its real fulfillment, it transcends into architecture.'
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