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Adolf Loos (1870-1933) was a pioneering architect whose work greatly contributed to the evolution of modern architecture. Born in Brno, now in the Czech Republic, Loos spent significant years in the United States, which shaped his future architectural philosophy. He championed simplicity and functionality over ornamentation, clearly articulated in his groundbreaking essay “Ornament and Crime.” Among his many works, the Looshaus in Vienna (1909-1911) stands out for its stark, minimalist design, which sparked controversy during its time. Loos’s principles of clear, unadorned design and efficient spatial planning have had a profound and lasting impact on 20th-century architecture.
In the world of architecture, few buildings have managed to cause as much of a sensation or controversy as the Looshaus in Vienna, built by Adolf Loos, one of the…
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