Louis I. Kahn (1901-1974),
architect, has been acclaimed as one of the great masters of the twentieth
century. Active as an architect, urban planner, and teacher from the 1930's
to his death, Kahn's independent vision set in motion a new direction for
architecture.
Below is a list of sources on the work, life and philosophy of Louis Kahn.
It is not intended to be a comprehensive list but rather to provide a starting
point for research.
BEGINNINGS: LOUIS I. KAHN'S PHILOSOPHY OF ARCHITECTURE. Written by Kahn's
daughter, traces the development of Kahn's philosophy of architecture
from the 1930's to his death in 1974. Photos, floor plans, drawings.
DAAP Reserves NA737.K32 T96 1984
BETWEEN SILENCE AND
LIGHT: SPIRIT IN THE ARCHITECTURE OF LOUIS I. KAHN. The words of Louis
Kahn, discussing tangibles (materials, institutions, the wall) and intangibles
(knowledge, order, singularity). Includes descriptions, photos, and floor
plans of major buildings.
DAAP Stacks/Reserves NA737.K32 L62
LOUIS I. KAHN. by
Klaus-Peter Gast : Translation from German by Susanne Schindler. An introduction
and guide to the work of Louis I. Kahn.
DAAP Stacks NA737.K32 G36 1999
LOUIS I. KAHN. by
Romaldo Giurgola : Writings on the architecture and philosophy of Louis
Kahn: silence and light; man; sense of place; human institutions. Buildings
indexed by function. Includes floor plans, drawings, and models.
DAAP Stacks NA737.K32 G58
LOUIS I. KAHN. by
Vincent Scully : Over 100 illustrations, plans, drawings, and photos together
with a selection from the writings of Kahn; complete bibliography and
chronology.
DAAP Stacks NA737.K32 S38
LOUIS I. KAHN: COMPLETE
WORK(S),
1935-1974. Over 1,400
photos, drawings, floor plans.
DAAP Elephant NA737.K32 R66 (sometimes on reserve)
DAAP Rare Book Oversize
NA737.K32 R66 1987
LOUIS I. KAHN: IN
THE REALM OF ARCHITECTURE. Comprehensive documentation and analysis of
the complete architectural works of Louis Kahn. Includes 160 page color
portfolio of illustrations.
DAAP Reserves Oversize NA737.K32 B76
WHAT WILL BE HAS ALWAYS
BEEN: THE WORDS OF LOUIS I. KAHN. Text of lectures, quotations, and conversations
with Louis Kahn. Includes recollections by family, friends, and colleagues.
DAAP Reserves NA737.K32 A35 1986
MY ARCHITECT [videorecording].
DAAP Video NA712.M9 2005 c.2