U.S.A. - 20th Century Architecture, Business of Art & Careers in Art, U.S.A. - General & Miscellaneous Architecture, Brutalism, Formalism & Post-War Modernism - Architecture
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Overview
This book looks at Kahn's solutions for bringing natural light into buildings and his innovative applications of artificial lighting. Illustrations include sketches by Kahn, diagrams tracing the path of light into buildings, and line drawings of lighting details.Editorials
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A bilingual (German and English) examination of light and space in the architectural works of Louis I. Kahn, focusing on 50 projects that demonstrate the extensive variety of techniques which he investigated and employed for the control and modulation of natural light. The author progresses chronologically through the projects, beginning with one of Kahn's student projects from 1924, and ending with the Dhaka (Bangladesh) capitol project in 1974. Profusely illustrated (b&w) with plans, sketches, and photographs, and includes a typology of the various light control and modulation elements employed by Kahn. 9.25x8.75" Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
August 1, 1994
Publisher
Watson-Guptill Publications
Pages
184
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780823027729