David Chipperfield Architects

The British architect David Chipperfield is an exemplary exponent of modernism and its ongoing relevance. The confident elegance of his buildings expresses a belief in the discreet craftsmanship and clarity of early-twentieth-century architecture: «If you look at a building by Mies van der Rohe,» he observes, «it might look very simple, but up close, the sheer quality of construction, materials and thought are inspirational.