Louis Sullivan
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- proper noun
- /ˈluːɪs ˈsʌlɪvən/
- Louis Sullivan is often called the 'father of skyscrapers' for his innovative designs in Chicago.
Examples
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The famous phrase 'form follows function' was first articulated by Louis Sullivan in his architectural philosophy.
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Did Louis Sullivan really coin the phrase ‘form follows function’?
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Many architects today are influenced by the ideas of Louis Sullivan regarding building design.
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The architect Louis Sullivan changed the skyline of Chicago.
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Louis Sullivan is often called the 'father of skyscrapers' for his innovative designs in Chicago.
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Many architects today are influenced by the ideas of Louis Sullivan regarding building design.
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The famous phrase 'form follows function' was first articulated by Louis Sullivan in his architectural philosophy.
Synonyms
An American architect who designed early steel skyscrapers 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 + Sullivan
This is a proper name composed of two personal-name elements; knowing the words 'Louis' and 'Sullivan' does not allow a B1 learner to infer the historical identity, profession (architect), or dates. Proper names are arbitrary labels without compositional semantics, so the meaning cannot be derived from the constituents.
Etymology
Louis Sullivan was an American architect who helped create the first tall, steel framed skyscrapers in Chicago. He believed a building's shape should show its use and said 'form follows function', so people call him the 'father of skyscrapers' and remember him for simple, practical design.