HOLABIRD and ROOT

In a group of 3 we came up with different templates for our poster. We ended up combining ideas from all templates to make a contextual investigation poster of architects (one each) of our choice during the time period 1890-1930. The architect firm I chose was Holabird and Root, a firm located in Chicago, Illinois. The original firm started out as Holabird and Roche, but a new partner was brought in in the 1920's and it became Holabird and Root. This firm is still practicing today. Designers are one part of a visual culture that includes art, architecture, and design, and it is very important to have an understanding of what has happened in the past to influence designers. This will not only help you understand styles, but will also aid as inspiration for projects.