Form and Function
Wednesday 28th of July 2010 03:09:30 PM
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I've always been advocating the principle of form following function, coined in 1896 by American architect Louis Sullivan. I believe that the shape of a furniture piece should be based upon its intended function. Any interior filled by a purely decorative object the size of, let’s say, a dining room table, is for me a wasted space.
Architect Louis Sullivan Exhibition Opens at the Art Institu
Wednesday 28th of July 2010 03:09:30 PM
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| The Art Institute exhibition reveals facets of Louis Sullivan's Architecture through photographs, original Sullivan drawings and fragments. |
Robin Thicke & Nicki Minaj Arrive And Perform On David Lette
Wednesday 28th of July 2010 03:09:30 PM
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| Robin Thicke and Nicki Minaj perform “Shakin’ It For Daddy” live on The Late Show with David Letterman. You can watch their performance below, and also see some pictures of Nicki arriving to the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City holding a pink stuffed animal and a Louis Vuitton bag. |
LOUIS SULLIVAN RESTORATION! HOORAY! | Ruth Karel Chicago Rea
Wednesday 28th of July 2010 03:09:30 PM
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| Blair Kamin, architecture critic for the Chicago Tribune, published a wonderful article on the restoration of the old Carson, Pirie, Scott & Co. store at One South State Street. Because I am a rabid Chicagophile and because I used to be an architectural historian I was delighted to read the article describing a thoughtful, loving restoration |
ArchitectureChicago PLUS
Wednesday 28th of July 2010 03:09:30 PM
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| Louis Sullivan restored to splendor. |
designslinger: Is That A Sullivan I See?
Wednesday 28th of July 2010 03:09:30 PM
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| Are you familiar with the work of architect Louis Sullivan? You might not be to sure about a particular building he designed, but you are probably aware of the spectacular ornamentation he created for his projects. |




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