18 Years With Architect Louis I. Kahn

August E. Komendant

Edité par Aloray Publisher, 1975

Kahn created a style that was monumental and monolithic; his heavy buildings for the most part do not hide their weight, their materials, or the way they are assembled. He was awarded the AIA Gold Medal and the RIBA Gold Medal. At the time of his death, he was considered by some as "America's foremost living architect. (Wikipedia) Volume presents context and black and white photographs of some of Kahn's structures including Salk Institute for Biological Studies, La Jolla, California; Second Capital of Pakistan, Dacca; Palazzo Dei Congressi, Venice, Italy; Kimbell Art Museum, Ft. Worth, Texas and others. Introduction with photograph of Louis Kahn, Preface, Epilogue, 192. CONDITION: Hardbound black boards with blind embossed design, silver title on spine. Light shaded endpapers. Dust jacket features photograph of Kahn and graphic. Title front and spine. Wear to edges, small tear on upper back edge. Normal rubbing and soiling. Fine. Full refund if not satisfied. N° de réf. du vendeur 074857

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Titre : 18 Years With Architect Louis I. Kahn
Éditeur : Aloray Publisher
Date d'édition : 1975
Reliure : Hardcover
Etat : Fine
Etat de la jaquette : Very Good
Edition : First Edition.