Daniel Burnham
American architect (1846–1912), known for urban planning.
Biography
Led Chicago’s World’s Fair and city planning movement.
Architectural Philosophy
Emphasized grandeur and functional urban design.
Core Contributions
- Specialized in civic architecture.
- Notable works:
- Flatiron Building (USA, 1902, skyscraper).
Architectural Connections
- North American: American architecture.
- Commercial: Skyscrapers.
Influence and Legacy
Influenced Beaux-Arts and urban planning.