Louis Kahn - Wikipedia
WEBLouis Isadore Kahn (born Itze-Leib Schmuilowsky; March 5 [O.S. February 20] 1901 – March 17, 1974) was an Estonian-born American architect [2] based in Philadelphia. After working in various capacities for several firms …
Louis Kahn: Biography, Works, Awards - Architecture Lab
WEBJan 23, 2024 — Louis Kahn, an Estonian-born American architect, is celebrated as one of the 20th-century’s most influential modernists. His journey began with his immigration to Philadelphia and architecture studies at the University of Pennsylvania under Paul Cret.
Louis Kahn | Modernist Architect, Monumental Buildings
WEBLouis Kahn (born February 20, 1901, Osel, Estonia, Russian Empire [now Saaremaa, Estonia]—died March 17, 1974, New York, New York, U.S.) was an American architect whose buildings, characterized by powerful, massive forms, made him one of the most discussed architects to emerge after World War II.
Spotlight: Louis Kahn - ArchDaily
WEBLouis Kahn (February 20th 1901 – March 17th 1974) was one of the United States' greatest 20th century architects, known for combining Modernism with the weight and dignity of...
8 Revelations From Louis Kahn’s Last Sketchbook - The New ...
WEBJul 11, 2024 — When the architect Louis Kahn, who designed some of the 20th century’s most notable buildings, appeared in public, he could generally be seen carrying a dark red, hardcover Winsor & Newton...
The Architecture of Louis Kahn - 5 Works by the Master of ...
WEBAug 14, 2021 — The legendary modernist Louis Kahn was a highly influential designer and one of the most important architects of the 20th century. His work is often described as monumental because of its scale, geometries, and presence.
“You Say to Brick”: Louis Kahn Begins to Articulate the Ideas ...
WEB“You Say to Brick”: Louis Kahn Begins to Articulate the Ideas that Define His Architecture. An excerpt from Wendy Lesser’s recently published biography, You Say to Brick: The Life of Louis Kahn
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