An expanded edition of Robert McCarter’s esteemed monograph, Louis I Kahn (Phaidon, 2022) offers a definitive study on one of the most profound figures in 20th-century architecture. This updated tome explores Kahn’s enduring influence through detailed analyses of iconic works, like the Salk Institute and Kimbell Art Museum, as well as posthumous projects such as Four Freedoms Park. McCarter offers more than a catalog of Kahn’s work – brimming with drawings, plans, and photographs, it explores his processes, spatial strategies, and intellectual impulses, serving as a fundamental resource for architects and designers today.
An expanded edition of Robert McCarter’s esteemed monograph, Louis I Kahn (Phaidon, 2022) offers a definitive study on one of the most profound figures in 20th-century architecture. This updated tome explores Kahn’s enduring influence through detailed analyses of iconic works, like the Salk Institute and Kimbell Art Museum, as well as posthumous projects such as Four Freedoms Park. McCarter offers more than a catalog of Kahn’s work – brimming with drawings, plans, and photographs, it explores his processes, spatial strategies, and intellectual impulses, serving as a fundamental resource for architects and designers today.