Louis Kahn: The World of Architecture

"The Architectural World of Louis Kahn"

author: Edited by David B. Brownlee and David G. DeLong, supervised by the Kayama Laboratory, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, The University of Tokyo

Publication: Delphi Institute

Size: 230mm x 300mm

Year of publication: 1992

Number of pages: 448p

Language: Japanese

Condition: C
The cover is slightly faded, the edges are slightly faded and there are small stains, and the book shows signs of use overall. It is readable but not affected.

Content

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A comprehensive and important book that comprehensively analyzes the entire work of Louis Kahn, one of the leading architects of the 20th century. This book carefully explains Kahn's career and architectural philosophy in six chapters. His representative works, including those at the Salk Institute, the Kimbell Art Museum, and the Yale University Art Gallery, are introduced with abundant color illustrations, and there is also a thorough analysis of architectural drawings and models. This book is not only a guide to Kahn's creative world, but is also highly regarded as a research book on architectural history.

A comprehensive and significant volume that thoroughly elaborated the complete works of Louis Kahn, one of the most prominent architects of the 20th century.
Divided into six chapters, the book carefully explores Kahn's career and architectural philosophy.
It features his major works—such as the Salk Institute, the Kimbell Art Museum, and the Yale University Art Gallery—accompanied by abundant color illustrations.
Detailed analyzes of architectural drawings and models further enrich the content.
More than just a journey through Kahn's creative world, this book is also regarded as a valuable scholarly resource in the field of architectural history.

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