Miesing it up Since 1886
Preserving Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s legacy on Illinois Institute of Technology campus and beyond.
“Architecture is the will of an epoch translated into space. Living, Changing, New.”
— Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Happy Birthday, Mies!
Honoring Vinci | Hamp Architects
We are pleased to spotlight John Vinci (B.ARCH ’60), Philip Hamp, and Vinci | Hamp Architects in recognition of their pioneering restoration work, historic preservation advocacy, and architectural contributions to Chicago’s cultural landscape and built environment. Amongst the several alumni from Illinois Tech whose work has contributed to this illustrious firm is our Mies Society Board Member, Alex Krikhaar (B.ARCH ’91, M.S. ’94). The firm was honored by the Richard H. Driehaus Museum in December 2025. Congratulations to Vinci | Hamp!
What is the Mies Society?
The Mies Society is a giving society devoted to strengthening architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s legacy by preserving his buildings on Illinois Institute of Technology campus and promoting engagement and fresh interpretations of his design principles in Chicago and beyond.