Burnham & Root

Burnham & Root was a prominent Chicago architectural firm in the late 19th century, known for pioneering groundbreaking building designs during the city's rapid growth. Louis Sullivan and Daniel Burnham collaborated, creating innovative skyscrapers with classes and ornamental facades that combined function and aesthetics. Their work helped shape Chicago’s skyline and set standards for modern architecture, emphasizing clean lines, structural expression, and grandeur. They played a crucial role in developing the city’s identity as a center of architectural innovation during the Chicago Building Boom.