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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Louis_SullivanLouis Sullivan - Wikipedia

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   Louis Henry Sullivan (September 3, 1856 – April 14, 1924) was an American architect, and has been called a "father of skyscrapers" and "father of modernism." [3] He was an influential architect of the Chicago School , a mentor to Frank Lloyd Wright , and an inspiration to the Chicago group of architects who have come to be known as the ...

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3. www.britannica.com › biography › Louis-SullivanLouis Sullivan | American Architect & Pioneer of the Skyscraper

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   Apr 10, 2024 · Louis Sullivan (born September 3, 1856, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.—died April 14, 1924, Chicago, Illinois) was an American architect, regarded as the spiritual father of modern American architecture and identified with the aesthetics of early skyscraper design.

4. www.re-thinkingthefuture.com › know-yourLouis Sullivan: 15 Projects by “Father of Skyscrapers” - RTF

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   • Wainwright Building by Louis Sullivan. Location: St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Type: Mixed-use Building. Year:1891. The Wainwright Building is a 10-story, 41 m (135 ft) terra cotta office building.
   • Carson, Pirie, Scott and Company Building. Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA. Type: Commercial Building. Year:1899. The building’s signature features are marked by Sullivan’s organic ornament, whose design was inspired by plants.
   • Bayard–Condict Building by Louis Sullivan. Location: NoHo, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. Type: Office Building. Year:1899. The Bayard-Condict Building was his solo commission work in New York.
   • Krause Music Store. Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA. Type: Store. Year:1922. The Krause Music Store is the last of the 126 buildings designed by Louis. The store showcases his graceful style with terra cotta.

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6. www.archdaily.com › 544355Spotlight: Louis Sullivan | ArchDaily

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   Sep 3, 2018 · Published on September 03, 2018. Share. Known as Chicago 's "Father of Skyscrapers," Louis Sullivan (September 3, 1856 – April 14, 1924) foreshadowed modernism with his famous phrase "form...

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7. www.architecturelab.net › famous › louis-sullivanLouis Sullivan: Biography, Works, Awards - Architecture Lab

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   Jan 23, 2024 · Louis Sullivan was an American architect who pioneered the modern skyscraper design. He was born in 1856 in Boston, Massachusetts. Sullivan studied architecture at MIT before apprenticing with prominent Philadelphia architect Frank Furness.

8. www.khanacademy.org › humanities › art-americasLouis Sullivan and the invention of the skyscraper - Khan Academy

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   Louis Sullivan and the invention of the skyscraper. The Bayer Building, a 12-story skyscraper by Louis Sullivan, revolutionized architecture in the 19th century. Known for its terracotta facade and unique ornamentation, it's a testament to Sullivan's innovative design.

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9. www.popsci.com › how-louis-sullivan-madeRising high in 19th-century Chicago required nerves of steel

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   Aug 3, 2019 · Rising high in 19th-century Chicago required nerves of steel. How Louis Sullivan made skyscrapers happen. By Eleanor Cummins. Posted on Aug 2, 2019 9:49 PM EDT. 7 minute read. Louis...