Master of Architecture

Theory of Architecture 2

LOUIS HENRI SULLIVAN Master of Architecture – Theory of Architecture 2

LOUIS HENRI SULLIVAN

LOUIS HENRI SULLIVAN Master of Architecture – Theory of Architecture 2

Born on September 3, 1856 in Boston

Died on April 14, 1924

Son of

LOUIS HENRI SULLIVAN

Louis Henry Sullivan in year1893

LOUIS HENRI SULLIVAN Master of Architecture – Theory of Architecture 2

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

◦ One year at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris

LOUIS HENRI SULLIVAN

LOUIS HENRI SULLIVAN Master of Architecture – Theory of Architecture 2

LOUIS HENRY SULLIVAN’SDICTA/ DESIGN

PRINCIPLES

LOUIS HENRI SULLIVAN Master of Architecture – Theory of Architecture 2

The shape of a building or object should be primarily based upon its intended function or purpose.

Function is the objective of the design whether it is a sign giving directions or a book that entertains with a story.

Form is the element that make up our designs, our pages.

“FORM FOLLOWS FUNCTION”

LOUIS HENRI SULLIVAN Master of Architecture – Theory of Architecture 2

The

“WHATEVER IS BEAUTIFUL RESTS ON THE FOUNDATION

OF THE NECESSARY.”

LOUIS HENRI SULLIVAN Master of Architecture – Theory of Architecture 2

The

“ORNAMENT, WHEN CREATIVE, SPONTANEOUS,

IS A PERFUME.”

LOUIS HENRI SULLIVAN Master of Architecture – Theory of Architecture 2

LOUIS HENRY SULLIVAN’SFAMOUS WORKS

LOUIS HENRI SULLIVAN Master of Architecture – Theory of Architecture 2

Year:Location: Concept: A building

that grows organically.

THE GUARANTY BUILDING

LOUIS HENRI SULLIVAN Master of Architecture – Theory of Architecture 2

Year:Location: Concept: A building

that grows organically.

THE WAINWRIGHT BUILDING

LOUIS HENRI SULLIVAN Master of Architecture – Theory of Architecture 2

Year:Location: Concept: A building

that grows organically.

MERCHANTS' NATIONAL BANK

LOUIS HENRI SULLIVAN Master of Architecture – Theory of Architecture 2

Year:Location: Concept: A building

that grows organically.

MERCHANTS' NATIONAL BANK

LOUIS HENRI SULLIVAN Master of Architecture – Theory of Architecture 2

Year:Location: Concept: A building

that grows organically.

AUDITORIUM BUILDING

LOUIS HENRI SULLIVAN Master of Architecture – Theory of Architecture 2

Year:Location: Concept: A building

that grows organically.

THE GAGE BUILDING

LOUIS HENRI SULLIVAN Master of Architecture – Theory of Architecture 2

BRADLEY HOUSE

LOUIS HENRI SULLIVAN Master of Architecture – Theory of Architecture 2

LEARNINGS / CONCLUSION

FROM LOUIS HENRY SULLIVAN

LOUIS HENRI SULLIVAN Master of Architecture – Theory of Architecture 2

Year:Location: Concept: A building

that grows organically.

NATIONAL FARMERS' BANK

LOUIS HENRI SULLIVAN Master of Architecture – Theory of Architecture 2

Year:Location: Concept: A building

that grows organically.

NATIONAL FARMERS' BANK

LOUIS HENRI SULLIVAN Master of Architecture – Theory of Architecture 2

Year:Location: Concept: A building

that grows organically.

NATIONAL FARMERS' BANK

LOUIS HENRI SULLIVAN Master of Architecture – Theory of Architecture 2

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 MinnesotaPress, 1956),