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!
A Special Thanks
With special thanks we acknowledge the efforts and support of Barbi and Tom Donnelley. Through their generosity, fundraising efforts, and preservation knowledge, the Donnelleys have been instrumental in supporting our Mies Society goals.
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.