- By revisiting Louis I. Kahn's drawings, this study provides a new
awareness of Kahn and his design variation- Provides a valuable
reference for students studying Kahn and his works- With over 1,000
drawings, this book forms an important source of material- User-friendly
and accessible work on the heritage of one of the most important 20th
century architects in the United StatesIn architecture, as in many
fields, the best method of learning is to learn from the experts. Here,
the author, using modern drawing software, has redrawn the plans,
elevations, sections, and axonometric drawings from 138 architectural
works by the renowned Louis I. Kahn, one of the most important
architects of the 20th century in the United States. In so doing, the
author arrives at a new and objective perspective to understanding Kahn
and his work, creating an invaluable resource for future study. By
working through and observing the sketches in a chronological order,
Kahn's spatial characteristics and variations can be seen in a holistic
way. This book provides an innovative and intimate new look at Kahn and
his architectural work.