Adolf Loos

1870–1933 (age 63)

Biography

Adolf Loos was a pioneering figure whose photographic eye and architectural vision rejected ornament in favor of honest materials and simple lines. His provocative essays and built work challenged conventions and ushered in a new era of modern design in Vienna and beyond.

Loos’s quiet confidence still resonates with contemporary architects and designers who admire his insistence on clarity, and he rests in the Vienna Central Cemetery among those who respect his artistic courage.

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