The Monadnock Building

Paper Summary:

This paper discusses the architectural features and style of the Monadnock Building in Chicago. The author provides a description of the building and discusses the vision for the structure that the architects involved had for it. The paper also talks about the problems that plagued the massive office complex, such as settlement of the surface footings.

Outline:
Architect, Patron, Historical Context
Physical Context
Movement and Style
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"The current structure is clearly split in its style, reflecting the break in construction, as no one could entirely reconstruct the deceased Root's 'feel' for the work (his partner was too busy with other projects to continue alone). The southern half was the work of the architectural firm Holabird & Roche, but still under the commission and control of the Brooks brothers. This is why the two halves of the building are similar in size, material, and color, but quite different in style."

Sample of Sources Used:

• "The Building." Monadnock Building. http://www.monadnockbuilding.com/building.htm. Accessed 21 Apr 2008.
• "History." Monadnock Building. http://www.monadnockbuilding.com/history.htm Accessed 21 Apr 2008.
• "Monadnock Building." Archinform. http://eng.archinform.net/projekte/6406.htm. Accessed 21 Apr 2008.
• "Monadnock Building." Emporius.com.http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=monadnockbuilding-chicago-il-usa. Accessed 21 Apr 2008.
• Roth, Leland M. A Concise History of American Architecture. Excerpted at Great Buildings Online. http://www.greatbuildings.com/buildings/Monadnock_Building.htmlAccessed 21 Apr 2008.

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