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Title
Louis I. Kahn / Robert McCarter.
Author
McCarter, Robert, 1955-
ISBN
0714840459
9780714840451
9780714840451
Imprint
London ; New York : Phaidon, 2005.
Language
English
Description
485 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm
Call Number
NA737.K32 M38 2005
Dewey Decimal Classification
720.92
Summary
"Louis I. Kahn (1901-74) was one of the single greatest influences on world architecture in the second half of the twentieth century. This book provides a comprehensive critical overview of Kahn's architecture, examining his works chronologically and exploring key themes and their evolution throughout his career. Including both built and unbuilt projects, each of the architect's major buildings is analysed, beginning with the design process and ordering ideas, followed by the methods and materials of construction, and finally a 'walk-through' of the spaces themselves - recognizing that Kahn's primary concern was interior space and its experience. Each project is extensively illustrated with photographs that convey the spirit of Kahn's work and a concept development portfolio documents the inspirations and ideas that led to the finished design."
"Robert McCarter's authoritative text explores how Louis I. Kahn redefined modern architecture. Featuring a selection of original drawings and photographs from the Louis I. Kahn Archives and newly redrawn plans, this book also includes selected writings by Kahn and the first publication of the complete chronology of Kahn's buildings and projects, compiled by William Whitaker, Chief Curator of the Louis I. Kahn Archives. This monograph is an indispensable reference work on this renowned architect."--Jacket.
"Robert McCarter's authoritative text explores how Louis I. Kahn redefined modern architecture. Featuring a selection of original drawings and photographs from the Louis I. Kahn Archives and newly redrawn plans, this book also includes selected writings by Kahn and the first publication of the complete chronology of Kahn's buildings and projects, compiled by William Whitaker, Chief Curator of the Louis I. Kahn Archives. This monograph is an indispensable reference work on this renowned architect."--Jacket.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Table of Contents
1. Development of an architectural philosophy
2. Rediscovering an architecture of mass and structure
3. Shaping an architecture of light and shadow
4. Inspired compositions in the poetics of action
5. Precise experiments in the poetics of construction
6. Unbuilt offerings : in the spaces of eternity
Selected writings by Louis I. Kahn
List of projects 1926-73.
2. Rediscovering an architecture of mass and structure
3. Shaping an architecture of light and shadow
4. Inspired compositions in the poetics of action
5. Precise experiments in the poetics of construction
6. Unbuilt offerings : in the spaces of eternity
Selected writings by Louis I. Kahn
List of projects 1926-73.