SW Oregon Architect

AUGUST 27, 2023

On the other hand, full-sized, operational prototypes are impractical for one-off and program-specific architectural projects due to the unique challenges posed by the complexity, scale, and price tag associated with buildings. Both Corb and Kahn used successive projects as testing grounds for new ideas, materials, and concepts.

Building 191

Building Architecture Finances Industrial 191

Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 25, 2014

Despite having several others, including those with far higher price tags, this one is still my favorite and the one pen I have that never fails to receive some sort of comment of admiration. The Houses of Louis Kahn – $47 It’s a book of house by Louis Kahn … do I really need to say any more?

Sketching 111

Sketching Architect Residential Insurance 111

Life of an Architect

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

I know the price tag is steep – I almost left it off the list for that reason. Kahn: In the Realm of Architecture [1997] The only book on the subject with illustrations powerful enough to evoke the mystery of Kahn’s buildings. Carlo Scarpa [2013] $78 The newest and possibly best book on Scarpa by a gifted writer.

Architect 111

Architect Sketching IT Mining 111

Life of an Architect

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

For me, I think I am torn between the British Art Muesum at Yale by Louis Kahn or the Rare Book Library by SOM again at Yale. This shows me that they still teach European architecture when there are such great gems here in the USA. BAM struck me walking into the use of natural light against the concrete along with the wood.

Building 92

Building Architect IT Mining 92