Louis Sullivan: An American Architect

Louis Henry Sullivan (1856–1924) is a foundational figure in American architecture. Long considered the founding architect of the skyscraper, he first came to wide attention in 1889 with the completion of the Auditorium Building in Chicago. Here, for the first time, every remaining structure designed by Louis Sullivan is captured in striking color by award-winning architectural photographer James Caulfield and is accompanied by highlights of his life and accomplishments, detailed by Patrick F. Cannon.

Sullivan became famous for his dictum “form ever follows function,” and his genius shines here in stunning photographs that establish his place among the greatest of the world’s architects.

Distributed for Glessner House.

  • ISBN

    9781517918859
  • Title

    Louis Sullivan: An American Architect
  • Author

    Patrick F. Cannon
  • Publisher

    Glessner House
  • Publication year

    2024
  • Binding

    Hardcover
  • Language

    English

Louis Sullivan: An American Architect

Cite: "Louis Sullivan: An American Architect" 24 Jun 2024. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1018020/louis-sullivan-an-american-architect> ISSN 0719-8884

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