Architectures — Season 1, Episode 22: The Auditorium Building in Chicago
Documentary • 26 min • 1 season, 67 episodes • ★ 9.5/10
Episode synopsis
At the end of the 19th century, Louis Henry Sullivan, the father of American architecture, built the world's largest opera house, a "democratic" auditorium which was revolutionary in its very conception.
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An ongoing series of films devoted to the most remarkable achievements in modern architecture, from the works that heralded the birth of the modern style at the end of the 19th century to the latest designs from today's top architects. By examining each building in detail, the series brings to light the role each has played in the history and evolution of architecture.