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),