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Theory of Architecture 2

Master of Architecture

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Louis Henri Sullivan


2/7/13 Louis Henri Sullivan Master of Architecture Theory of Architecture 2

Louis Henri Sullivan


Born Died Son

on September 3, 1856 in Boston 1924 on April 14,

of

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Louis Henry Sullivan in year1893

Louis Henri Sullivan


Early

Training:

One year of architecture studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Worked for architect Frank Furness in Philadelphia Worked for architect William LeBaron Jenney in Chicago des Beaux-Arts in Paris

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Louis Henry Sullivans

DICTA/ DESIGN PRINCIPLES

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Form Follows Function


The

shape of a building or object should be primarily based upon its intended function or purpose. is the objective of the design whether it is a sign giving directions or a book that entertains with a story. is the element that make up our designs, our pages.

Function

Form

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Whatever is beautiful rests on the foundation of the necessary.


The

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Ornament, when creative, spontaneous, is a perfume.


The

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Louis Henry Sullivans

famous works

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The Guaranty Building


Year: Location: Concept:

A building that grows organically.

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The Wainwright Building


Year: Location: Concept:

A building that grows organically.

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Merchants' National Bank


Year: Location: Concept:

A building that grows organically.

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Merchants' National Bank


Year: Location: Concept:

A building that grows organically.

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Auditorium Building
Year: Location: Concept:

A building that grows organically.

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The Gage Building


Year: Location: Concept:

A building that grows organically.

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Bradley House

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Learnings / Conclusion
From Louis Henry Sullivan

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National Farmers' Bank


Year: Location: Concept:

A building that grows organically.

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National Farmers' Bank


Year: Location: Concept:

A building that grows organically.

2/7/13 Louis Henri Sullivan Master of Architecture Theory of Architecture 2

National Farmers' Bank


Year: Location: Concept:

A building that grows organically.

2/7/13 Louis Henri Sullivan Master of Architecture Theory of Architecture 2

2/7/13 Louis Henri Sullivan Master of Architecture Theory of Architecture 2

BIBLIOGRAPHY Louis H. Sullivan, The Autobiography of an Idea (New York: Dover Publications, 1956),325. Louis H. Sullivan, Kindergarten Chats and Other Writings (New York: Dover Publications,1979), 229. The Columbus Journal-Republican, Farmers & Merchants Union Bank 100th Anniversary Edition, August 31, 1961. Wainwright Building, The Idea of Louis Sullivan (Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press, 1956),

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