Burnham Brothers

The Burnham Brothers architecture studio was one of the most prominent Chicago-based firms of the late 19th and early 20th century. Both brothers, Daniel H. Burnham and John H. Burnham, had previously worked at their dad's studio D. H. Burnham & Company and decided to establish their own practice after he passed away.

The work of the newly formed family studio became key in the development of the city of Chicago taking the direction it took, and becoming what it is today.

The firm had a strong influence in the 1909 Plan of Chicago, which laid the foundation for the city's urban expansion. They were known for their innovative designs, as well as for their interest in the urban space and its relationship with architecture.