Crown Hall

Crown Hall is an iconic modernist building designed by architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, located at the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago. Completed in 1956, it serves as the home for the College of Architecture. The building is renowned for its minimalist design, featuring a large open interior with a glass and steel structure that creates a sense of spaciousness and transparency. Its emphasis on simplicity and functional beauty exemplifies Mies van der Rohe's philosophy of "less is more." Crown Hall is considered a masterpiece of modern architecture and continues to influence architectural design worldwide.