A bilingual (German and English) examination of light and space in the architectural works of Louis I. Kahn, focusing on 50 projects that demonstrate the extensive variety of techniques which he investigated and employed for the control and modulation of natural light. The author progresses chronologically through the projects, beginning with one of Kahn's student projects from 1924, and ending with the Dhaka (Bangladesh) capitol project in 1974. Profusely illustrated (b&amp;w) with plans, sketches, and photographs, and includes a typology of the various light control and modulation elements employed by Kahn. 9.25x8.75" Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Louis I. Kahn: Light and Space - Licht Und Raum (English, German and German Edition)

Arts & Photography

Kahn, Louis I.

Buttiker, Urs

Architecture

Birkhauser

One of the most powerful aspects of Louis I. Kahn's architectural space is his handling of natural light. Kahn believed that architecture began with the "making of a room," and that "a room is not a room without natural light." Throughout his career he endeavored to bring his interiors to light in the most imaginative ways. Kahn used passionate light and functional light, glaring light and indirect light, warm light and cold light, each working differently in his architecture. This book presents the best introduction to Kahn's ideas about light in architecture. Using drawings, photographs, analytical diagrams, and critical descriptions, author Urs Buttiker investigates, in chronological order, Kahn's lighting solutions in 49 of his best-known projects. The book contains a wealth of technical details covering the entire spectrum of light modulation employed by Kahn throughout his career: the ceiling-framed window, the lookout slot, the keyhole window, many variations of brise-soleil, sliding window shutters, double space envelopes, the light cylinder, light ports, and an endless variety of skylights.

Louis I. Kahn: Light and Space

Watson/Guptill

One of the most powerful aspects of Louis I. Kahn's architectural space is his handling of natural light. Kahn believed that architecture began with the "making of a room," and that "a room is not a room without natural light." Throughout his career he endeavored to bring his interiors to light in the most imaginative ways. Kahn used passionate light and functional light, glaring light and indirect light, warm light and cold light, each working differently in his architecture.This book presents the best introduction to Kahn's ideas about light in architecture. Using drawings, photographs, analytical diagrams, and critical descriptions, author Urs Buttiker investigates, in chronological order, Kahn's lighting solutions in 49 of his best-known projects. The book contains a wealth of technical details covering the entire spectrum of light modulation employed by Kahn throughout his career: the ceiling-framed window, the lookout slot, the keyhole window, many variations of brise-soleil, sliding window shutters, double space envelopes, the light cylinder, light ports, and an endless variety of skylights.

Watson-Guptill Pubns

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Louis I. Kahn: Light and Space - Licht Und Raum (English, German and German Edition)

Louis I. Kahn: Light and Space

Louis I. Kahn: Light and Space