Louis I. Kahn : the idea of order

Author(s)

• Gast, Klaus-Peter
• Thies, Harman H.
• Tyng, Anne Griswold
• Pobinson, Michael

Bibliographic Information

Louis I. Kahn : the idea of order

Klaus-Peter Gast ; with forewords by Harmen H. Thies and Anne Griswold Tyng ; [translation from German, Michael Robinson]

Birkhäuser, c2001

Note

Bibliography: p. 197-198

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This comprehensive and innovative study presents the fundamental features of Louis I. Kahn`s architecture and describes his key buildings. It is based on drawings prepared specially for this book and previously unpublished photographs and has been described as the "most rigorous and precise study so far attempted in the German language" Kurt W. Forster. Previously available in hardcover, it is now being published in softcover ensuring that it will be accessible to all who are interested in the legacy of Kahn`s work. "... I believe that this book should be read by all students of Kahn." The Architect`s Journal

by "Nielsen BookData"

Details

• NCID: BA53924668
• ISBN:
  • 3764364009
• Country Code: sz
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Original Language Code: ger
• Place of Publication: Basel
• Pages/Volumes: 198 p.
• Size: 34 cm
• Classification:
  • DC21 : 720/.92
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Kahn, Louis I., 1901-1974 -- Criticism and interpretation