Louis Skidmore

Louis Skidmore was an American architect, best known as a founding partner of the architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM). Established in 1936, SOM became one of the world's leading architecture and engineering firms, renowned for designing iconic skyscrapers, commercial buildings, and urban planning projects. Skidmore's work helped shape modern architecture through innovative designs that combined functionality with aesthetic appeal. His contributions have had a lasting impact on the development of urban landscapes, especially in major cities like Chicago and New York.