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Louis Kahn: Architecture as Philosophy

John Lobell • The Monacelli Press • ISBN-13 978-1580935289

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Louis Kahn: Architecture as Philosophy

John Lobell • The Monacelli Press

ISBN-10: 1580935281 · ISBN-13: 978-1580935289 · 2020 · 1st Edition

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For everyone interested in the enduring appeal of Louis Kahn, this book demonstrates that a close look at how Kahn put his buildings together will reveal a deeply felt philosophy. Louis I. Kahn is one of the most influential and poetic architects of the twentieth century, a figure whose appeal extends beyond the realm of specialists.

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Publisher: The Monacelli Press
1st Edition2020
Pages: 240Language: English

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Contributor: John LobellMovement: Modernism

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Category: 20th Century ArchitectureCategory: Architectural PhilosophyCategory: Architectural TheoryCategory: Modern ArchitectureCategory: Monumental ArchitectureCategory: Structural DesignCategory: Urban PlanningCategory: Louis I KahnCornerstone of: Modern Architectural Philosophy

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