Mies van der Rohe Society

View
The desktop homepage features a large, black-and-white hero image of a modern glass building with a central walkway. The headline 'Miesing it up Since 1886' is overlaid in large white text, followed by a brief mission statement and a 'Get Involved' call-to-action button. A navigation menu at the top includes links for About, Mies, Restoration, News, Events, and Contact, alongside a 'Donate Now' button.The mobile version presents a vertically stacked layout with the same black-and-white architectural hero image. The 'Mies van der Rohe Society' title and a hamburger menu icon are at the top, while the main headline, mission statement, and 'Get Involved' button are centered over the image.

The Mies van der Rohe Society website serves as a dedicated digital hub for a non-profit organization committed to preserving the architectural legacy of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Focused on the Illinois Institute of Technology campus and the broader Chicago landscape, the site facilitates community engagement, news dissemination, and fundraising efforts to support the restoration and study of Miesian principles. The visual identity is a masterclass in architectural restraint, mirroring the 'less is more' philosophy of its namesake. Utilizing a sophisticated monochrome palette and high-contrast black-and-white photography, the design emphasizes structural lines, transparency, and geometric precision. The typography is bold and unapologetic, creating a striking hierarchy that feels both modern and timeless, perfectly catering to an audience of architects, historians, and preservationists.

Industry
Credits

Design

Styles
Typefaces
  • Poppins
  • Social Icons
  • Squarespace UI Font
Colors
Buckets
Palette
#161616
#AEAEAD
#323232
#909090
#E1E1E1
#5D5D5D

Technology

CDN
  • Google Hosted Libraries
  • jsDelivr
JavaScript frameworks
JavaScript libraries
Security
  • HSTS
Pagespeed
Desktop
93
Performance
96
Accessibility
73
Best Practices
92
SEO
Mobile
52
Performance
96
Accessibility
73
Best Practices
92
SEO
View
Related websites
Advertisement

Websites on Display is an independent web design inspiration gallery and archive. All website designs, screenshots, logos, and trademarks featured on this platform remain the exclusive intellectual property of their respective original creators, agencies, and brands. If you are a copyright holder and wish to have your work credited, or removed from the archive, please contact us and we will promptly accommodate your request.