{"title":"Detlef Mertins","description":"\u003cp\u003eDelve into the influential world of modern architecture with the works of Detlef Mertins, a renowned scholar and author celebrated for his contributions to Arts \u0026amp; Culture. Mertins is best known for his extensive expertise on Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, one of the pioneering figures of modernist architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his acclaimed book \u003cem\u003eMies\u003c\/em\u003e, Mertins offers a comprehensive exploration of Mies van der Rohe’s prolific career and enduring architectural philosophy. The book is a must-read for architecture enthusiasts and students, shedding light on Mies’s innovative approaches and monumental works that defined 20th-century architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMertins’s rich narratives and analytical insights make his books compelling resources for anyone eager to understand the evolution of modern architecture and its key figures. His publications are treasured for not only their scholarly depth but also their accessible and engaging style, making complex architectural concepts understandable and intriguing for readers of all backgrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re a seasoned architect or simply curious about the art of building design, exploring Detlef Mertins’s works promises to enrich your appreciation for the transformative power of architecture. Discover our collection today and immerse yourself in the legacy of a masterful architectural thinker.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mies-by-detlef-mertins-9781838668174","title":"Mies","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the most readable, comprehensive, and beautiful book ever published on one of the twentieth century’s most influential architects, now available with a stunning new cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for the beauty and purity of his work, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe built remarkable houses, skyscrapers, museums, and multibuilding campuses. Accompanied by more than 700 drawings, photographs, plans, and diagrams, \u003cem\u003eMies\u003c\/em\u003e features a rich and highly readable text by Mertins that traces the aesthetic and intellectual context for all of Mies van der Rohe’s work. The book includes in-depth discussions of his most important buildings and projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe clarity of Mies’s architecture belies the diversity of his interests, which included philosophy and science as well as design. Mertin’s rigorous and accessible text offers readers a clear description of all the most important of Mies’s buildings, along with the intellectual contexts behind their design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes such buildings as: the Barcelona Pavilion in Spain; the Tugendhat House in Brno, Czech Republic; S. R. Crown Hall at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, USA; and the New National Gallery in Berlin, Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833304731884,"sku":"9781838668174","price":220.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/17666563482842.jpg?v=1758451593"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/detlef-mertins.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}