PPT ON AR.LOUIS ISADORE KAHN....

1. Ar . LOUIS ISADORE KAHN

2. INDEX
• PHILOSOPHY
• QUOTES
• BILBLOGRAPHY

3. Kahns philosophy
 Kahn works represent precise integration and assembly of
structure, a silent admiration for materials and lights, a
dedication to classical geometry, and a great deal of
concern for human values.
 Louis Kahn was considered an enigmatic thinker or more
like a philosopher who wanted to bring out change in the
field of Architecture.
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 Kahn wanted to redefine the bases of architecture through
a re-examination of structure, form, space, and light; since
his earlier work abstained from the international style
modernism.

4. Quotes …

5. Light Matters: Louis Kahn
and the Power of Shadow

6. Play of light and shadows
 Does shadow have the power to give form to
architecture?
 The increasing number of transparent
buildings and LED installations would enforce
the impression that light has eliminated the
relevance of shadow

7. Some of the examples…. Play of light inside Jatiyo Sangshad
Bhaban and salk institue

8. Geometry in kahn’s
structures

9. The City Tower, designed by Louis Kahn with Anne Tyng in Philadelphia
{1952–1957}

10. Short video on kahn’s life..

11. www.archdaily.com/362554/light-matters-louis-kahn-and-the-power-of-
shadow/
http://architect.architecture.sk/louis-isadore-kahn-architect/louis-isadore-
kahn-architect.php
http://designmuseum.org/design/louis-kahn
http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/l/louis_kahn.html
Bibliography

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