Louis I. Kahn

by Romaldo Giurgola

This book sets out to offer a historical and theoretical analysis of the work of Louis I. Kahn (1901-1974), at the same time seeking to formulate anew the poetic language of his architecture in a fresh context. In Kahn's professional career, marked by his constant pursuit of the essence of architecture, particular distinction must be accorded to the composition and the integrity of his buildings, his respect for materials, his treatment of light as a factor in construction, and the importance he attached to the spatial module and the relationships between the different architectonic elements.

Genres: Architecture

208 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1975

Reviews

[Paula B]

Various plans for the genocidal state of israel? Not cool.
Did not expect the Kenzo Tange mention.

[Emre Senoglu]

Good book with a lot of drawings, sketches, model photos and photography of Kahn's works. The comparisons between his projects and the thematic grouping of buildings is interesting, however sometimes a little weak. The book would have been stronger if there was 5-6 pages dedicated to each project, examining it in detail, and using the same layout for each project.

[AlePH505]

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