Adolf Loos
Adolf Loos was an influential Austrian architect and designer, born on December 10, 1870, in Brünn, now Brno, Czech Republic. He is best known for his modernist approach to architecture, emphasizing simplicity and functionalism. Loos believed that ornamentation was unnecessary and even detrimental to design, a philosophy he articulated in his famous essay, "Ornament and Crime."
Throughout his career, Loos designed several notable buildings, including the Loos House in Vienna and the American Bar in the same city. His work laid the groundwork for modern architecture and influenced many architects, including Le Corbusier and Mies van der Rohe. Loos passed away on August 23, 1933.