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Louis I.Kahn: In the Realm of Architecture (Architecture/Design Series)
This was the man, and this was the place, and this volume, no doubt, provides the ultimate insight into his work. Treading gently around personal issues, thus concentrating exclusively on built and never published drawings, the authors have assembled a timeless piece, which through a superb high quality layout, tells the story of Kahn. And it is a touching story - an inspiring one. Unlike so many great epics, the ending is, of course, tragic, though may symbolise the beginning for many... Louis I. Kahn (1901-1974).
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A True Legacy
Review date: 2001-01-08 Rating: 10 out of 10
To be read in one go, cherished and reread when in need... The opening sentence in the Preface, by Julia Moore Converse reads: "Architect, philosopher, artist, and teacher, Louis I. Kahn inspired students through his work and teaching, drawing followers to Philadelphia from all over the world. In the last twenty-five years of his life, he redefined architecture for his generation."
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Reviews
A great overview of Kahn's career.
Review date: 1999-01-01 Rating: 10 out of 10
A beautiful book...It's filled with so much information about Kahn's major projects. Interesting, well-written text and dozens of sketches and model photos accompany each major project. I'd never heard of Grant Mudford, but his big, color photos are beautiful. There's a list of all of Kahn's projects and buildings from the 1920s until his death in 1974, and a section of Kahn's travel sketches and artwork. The pages are large, the print quality is impressive, and the impeccable graphic design, by Massimo Vignelli with Abigail Sturges, suits Kahn's style perfectly. And it's a good buy, too.
Product Details/Specifications
Authors:
David B. Brownlee
David G. De Long
Recording label: Thames & Hudson
Manufacturer: Thames & Hudson
EAN: 9780500280256
Binding: Paperback
Dewey decimal number: 725
ISBN: 0500280258
Number of pages: 272
Publication date: 2005-10-31
Language: English (Unknown)
Language: English (Original Language)