Adolf Meyer

Adolf Meyer was a prominent German modernist architect active in the early 20th century. He is best known for his close professional partnership with the famous Bauhaus founder Walter Gropius.

Meyer served as Walter Gropius's chief assistant and co-designed the landmark Fagus Factory in Alfeld, Germany. The factory is widely considered a pioneering masterpiece of modern industrial architecture.

Yes, he worked closely with Walter Gropius during the foundational years of the Bauhaus movement in Weimar, Germany. He contributed significantly to modern industrial design and architectural instruction.

The Fagus Factory, co-designed by Meyer and Gropius, was completed in 1911. Its innovative glass curtain walls and lack of traditional corner supports revolutionized industrial building design.