Walter Gropius

Walter Gropius (1883-1969) was a pioneering German architect and educator renowned for founding the Bauhaus School in 1919, revolutionizing modern design and architecture. His innovative approach combined art, craft, and technology, influencing countless architects and designers. Gropius championed functionalism and simplicity, emphasizing the integration of form and function. Emigrating to the U.S. in 1937, he continued shaping architectural education and practice, notably at Harvard University, where he influenced the development of modern architecture worldwide.