Louis Sullivan
The Auditorium Building is of steel frame an idea advanced by William Jenney. (Britannica)
Jenney and fellow coworkers were unable to have an visual idea of suitable a historical style to such a tall building.
Sullivan took the problem and made his design a proud and beautiful piece.
Sullivan was the man behind the ability to create the modern skyscraper but was able keep the historical style within.
Jenney and fellow coworkers were unable to have an visual idea of suitable a historical style to such a tall building.
Sullivan took the problem and made his design a proud and beautiful piece.
Sullivan was the man behind the ability to create the modern skyscraper but was able keep the historical style within.
“Sullivan was the first to realize that the new function of the walls required a new form. Instead of repeating a pattern known from earlier buildings, he emphasized the vertical and allowed facades to soar from street level to cornice."(pbs)
Sullivan was very familiar with the idea and design of skyscrapers. His work with old boss Jenney, gave him the chance to be well trained and have enough understanding for further improving his design of building; even earning firsts. The experience and the knowledge he had gained during his work with Jenney, allowed him to have skills that only few architects had access to at the time. For this, Jenney is partially credited for Sullivan’s success in architecture.
Sullivan was very familiar with the idea and design of skyscrapers. His work with old boss Jenney, gave him the chance to be well trained and have enough understanding for further improving his design of building; even earning firsts. The experience and the knowledge he had gained during his work with Jenney, allowed him to have skills that only few architects had access to at the time. For this, Jenney is partially credited for Sullivan’s success in architecture.