ADOLF LOOS INSPIRATIONS

ANISHMETA MITRA
AKANKSHA SHARMA
ANEES KHAN
MAHIMA HARIT
AAKRITI RANI
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• Loos instead proposed a strict functionalism, which in turn derived from the theories of the great
German architect Gottfred Semper and from the rationalism of Otto Wagner, whom Loos regarded most
highly. At the same time Loos maintained the deepest respect for ancient architecture; this found
expression in the frequent use of classical architectural elements in his architectural designs. He even
went so far as to propose a tower in the form of a Doric column in his competition entry for the Chicago
Tribune Tower of 1922. It is important to note, however, that Loos' respect for antiquity was of a
functionalistic nature: he always considered the question, what would the ancients have accomplished
under the present conditions? In any event Loos' writings and architectural works provided great
inspiration to the architects of the following generation who brought about the International Style of
1925-1950.