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Louis Isadore Kahn (born Itze-Leib Schmuilowsky; March 5 [O.S. February 20] 1901 – March 17, 1974) was an Estonian-born American architect based in Philadelphia. After working in various capacities for several firms in Philadelphia, he founded his own atelier in 1935.
Feb 20, 2020 · Louis 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 ancient monuments.
Jan 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 (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.
Jan 11, 2019 · Written by Luke Fiederer. Share. This article was originally published on August 27, 2017. To read the stories behind other celebrated architecture projects, visit our AD Classics section. In 1959,...
Apr 23, 2013 · As Kahn describes the large open windows and doors of the Indian Institute of Management: “The outside belongs to the sun and on the inside people live and work. In order to avoid protection from...
Jun 14, 1992 · The first major retrospective devoted to the life and work of Louis Kahn (1901–1974), one of the great American architects of this century, Louis I. Kahn: In the Realm of Architecture shows a range of work from the architect’s formative years in Philadelphia to his international contribution to the design of religious and governmental ...
“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. Wendy Lesser. HUMANITIES, Spring 2017, Volume 38, Number 2. Photo caption. You say to brick, “What do you want, brick?”
Louis Isadore Kahn (born Itze-Leib Schmuilowsky; March 5 [O.S. February 20] 1901 – March 17, 1974) was an Estonian-born American architect based in Philadelphia. After working in various capacities for several firms in Philadelphia, he founded his own atelier in 1935.
Aug 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. He was also a master of material and light—a characteristic highlighted by his often simple forms and geometric moves.
