Louis Henry Sullivan
- proper noun
- /ˈluːɪs ˈhɛnri ˈsʌlɪvən/
- Louis Henry Sullivan is often called the 'father of skyscrapers' for his pioneering work in American architecture.
Examples
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The phrase 'form follows function' is famously attributed to Louis Henry Sullivan.
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The famous architect Louis Henry Sullivan changed the skyline of Chicago.
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Many modern architects cite Louis Henry Sullivan as a major influence on their design philosophies.
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Did you know that Louis Henry Sullivan is often called the father of skyscrapers?
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Louis Henry Sullivan is often called the 'father of skyscrapers' for his pioneering work in American architecture.
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Many modern architects cite Louis Henry Sullivan as a major influence on their design philosophies.
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The phrase 'form follows function' is famously attributed to Louis Henry Sullivan.
Synonyms
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An American architect who designed early tall buildings with steel frames and said 'form follows function'
An American architect best known for early steel-framed skyscrapers and the phrase form follows function
Surface Forms
Morphology
Louis + Henry + Sullivan
This item is a proper name (a full personal name) whose biographical meaning (that he was a U.S. architect, his dates, and contributions) cannot be derived from the constituent name parts. Knowing the individual names 'Louis', 'Henry', and 'Sullivan' does not let a learner infer the referent's profession or significance, so the expression is referential and idiomatic rather than compositionally transparent.
Etymology
Louis Henry Sullivan was an American architect who helped make the first tall buildings using steel frames. He is famous for the saying 'form follows function' because he believed a building's shape should come from what it needs to do, so people remember him for clear, useful design.