Louis I. Kahn The Idea of Order

Gast, Klaus-Peter

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ISBN 10: 3764356596 ISBN 13: 9783764356590

Published by Birkhäuser, 1998

Language: English

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33.5 x 24.5 cm. Folio. 198pp. Illustrated boards in dust jacket. Small closed tear to head of jacket. From the jacket flap: "This comprehensive and innovative study presents the fundamental features of Louis I. Kahn's architecture and describes his key buildings. It is based on drawings prepared specially for this book and on unpublished photographs." Near Fine in Very Good dust jacket.

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Louis I. Kahn The Idea of Order

Publisher

Birkh�user

Publication Date

1998

Language

English

ISBN 10

3764356596

ISBN 13

9783764356590

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

First edition.

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Dust Jacket Included

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This comprehensive and innovative study presents the fundamental features of Louis I. Kahn`s architecture and describes his key buildings. It is based on drawings prepared specially for this book and previously unpublished photographs and has been described as the "most rigorous and precise study so far attempted in the German language" Kurt W. Forster. Previously available in hardcover, it is now being published in softcover ensuring that it will be accessible to all who are interested in the legacy of Kahn`s work. �... I believe that this book should be read by all students of Kahn.� The Architect`s Journal

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... I believe that this book should be read by all students of Kahn. The Architect's Journal

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