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Louis Isadore Kahn (1901 – 1974) was an American architect based in Philadelphia whose proposals and teaching made him one of the most influential architects of the twentieth century. Kahn created a monumental and monolithic style. For the most part, his massive buildings do not hide their weight, materials, or how they are assembled.
Nestled at 204 Sunrise Lane in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia, the Margaret Esherick House is a modernist house designed by American architect Louis Kahn. Completed in 1961, the…
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Louis Kahn, one of the most influential architects of the 20th century, once said, “A great building must begin with the unmeasurable, must go through measurable means when it is…
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The mid-twentieth century saw a seismic shift in the architectural world, with the rise of Modernism replacing the classical, ornamented designs of previous eras. Amidst the bright minds that forged…
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Architecture, as a discipline, possesses a profound depth that draws upon a vast reservoir of research, theory and thought, often hidden beneath the surface of physical structures. Whether you’re a…
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Guided by the principles of ‘spirit’ and ‘silence,’ Louis Kahn’s visionary design of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, or National Parliament House, showcases a harmonious blend of form and function. Organized…
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The Richards Medical Research Laboratories, a groundbreaking project situated on the University of Pennsylvania’s campus, was conceived in 1957 by renowned American architect Louis Kahn and marked a significant turning…
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Louis I. Kahn was an influential American architect known for his unique approach to design and his mastery of form, light, and materials. A few months before his passing, he…
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The Fisher House also referred to as the Norman Fisher House, is a renowned architectural masterpiece designed by the architect Louis Kahn. Built in 1967 for Dr. Norman Fisher and…
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Envisioned and brought to life by American architect Louis I. Kahn, the Yale Center for British Art stands as a testament to Kahn’s genius and his enduring influence on modern…
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The Salk Institute for Biological Studies, located in La Jolla, California, was commissioned by Jonas Salk, developer of the first safe and effective polio vaccine in 1960. Salk, who envisioned…
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The Philips Exeter Academy Library, designed by the renowned architect Louis Kahn, was completed in 1972 and is considered one of his greatest achievements. The building is a testament to…
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The Olivetti Underwood Factory was designed by acclaimed American architect Louis Kahn in 1966 and completed in 1970. Olivetti, an Italian company, commissioned Kahn the building to manufacture their Underwood…
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Greek architecture taught me that the column is where the light is not, and the space between is where the light is. It is a matter of no-light, light, no-light,…
The Kimbell Art Museum, designed by Louis I. Kahn in 1972, is widely regarded as one of the modern era’s outstanding architectural achievements. Kahn’s innovative design philosophy, which aimed to…
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