Leslie, Thomas, 1967-

Louis I. Kahn : building art, building science / Thomas Leslie.

1st ed.

New York : George Braziller, 2005.

xi, 274 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

"Philadelphia architect Louis I. Kahn (1901-1974) was one of the most influential American architects of the twentieth century. His work, widely recognized as a link between modern and classical traditions, is distinguished by its simple yet monumental design. In this book, Thomas Leslie shows that Kahn was also an extraordinarily gifted technologist and that his careful presentation of engineering principles set the stage for the high-tech movement in Europe and America."
"Because of its new approach to Kahn's work, this book will be a vital resource for architects and designers, both as a comprehensive analysis of these buildings and as a new interpretation of their constructed meaning. Students and educators will also benefit from the book's focus on the role of basic building science in the design and construction of four major monuments of late twentieth-century architecture.
Previously unpublished drawings, construction photographs, and sketches complement new diagrams, illustrating the profound technical poetry of Kahn's buildings."--Jacket.

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Kahn, Louis I., 1901-1974 Criticism and interpretation.
Kahn, Louis I., 1901-1974 Critique et interprétation.
Kahn, Louis I., 1901-1974
Kahn, Louis I. 1901-1974
Kahn, Louis I.
Architecture United States History 20th century.
Architecture États-Unis Histoire 20e siècle.
Architecture
United States

Criticism, interpretation, etc.
History

Kahn, Louis I., 1901-1974.

Building art, building science

Localisation: Bibliothèque main 240139
Cote: BIB 170064
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