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Lucas Gil-Turner Imagines Branding for Mies van der Rohe Firm

architecture-design · 2026-04-24

Lucas Gil-Turner created a tribute project envisioning a brand identity for Mies van der Rohe's architecture firm. The concept embraces the 'less is more' principle through simplicity, geometric composition, and absence of ornament. The logo has two versions: full name and initials-only. Color palette uses three grays plus black and white. Typeface is Din Pro, originating from the 1931 German DIN 1451 standard for industrial and signage use.

Key facts

  • Lucas Gil-Turner created a branding concept for Mies van der Rohe's architecture firm.
  • The project is a tribute to one of his favorite architects.
  • The concept is based on 'less is more' with simplicity and geometric composition.
  • Logo has extended and reduced versions.
  • Color palette: three grays, black, and white.
  • Typeface is Din Pro, from the 1931 DIN 1451 standard.
  • Din Pro was designed for industrial and technical use.
  • The project was published on February 20, 2022.

Entities

Artists

  • Lucas Gil-Turner
  • Mies van der Rohe

Institutions

  • German Institute for Standardisation

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