Overview

In 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. AUTHOR: Zhang Jing is a young architect from the Architectural Design and Research Institute of Tsinghua University. He graduated from Peking University where he studied in modern architecture design. SELLING POINTS: . 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 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 States 1050 b/w illustrations

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Author:   Zhang Jing
Publisher:   Images Publishing Group Pty Ltd
Imprint:   Images Publishing Group Pty Ltd
Weight:   1.376kg
ISBN:  

9781864708806

ISBN 10:   1864708808
Pages:   620
Publication Date:   01 March 2020
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction Another Way to Know Louis I.Kahn; Chapter One Analysis Based On The Re-established Drawings Of Kahn; Space Variation of Plans; Space Variation of elevations; Space Variation of Sections; Space Variation of Axonometric Drawings; Chapter Two Analysis Based On Building Category; Residential Architecture; Residence Architecture from 1933 to 1942; Residence Architecture from 1943 to 1950; Residence Architecture from 1951 to 1960; Residence Architecture from 1961 to 1971; Public Architecture; Public Architecture from 1924 to 1949; Public Architecture from 1949 to 1957; Public Architecture from 1958to 1973; Chapter Three Collection of the Re-established Drawings; (This chapter is somewhat like a case study chapter. Each case will include plans, sections, elevations, axonometrics of one work of Louis I.Kahn.)

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Zhang Jing is a young architect from the Architectural Design and Research Institute of Tsinghua University. He graduated from Peking University where he studied in modern architecture design.

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