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Kimbell Art Museum’s new building will open Nov. 27
are sympathetic consistencies between the original building designed by Louis Kahn in 1972 and design by Piano, who was once Kahn’s assistant. The size is similar, as are the materials. But Piano’s is a transparent counterpoint to Kahn’s more solid construction. from Fort Worth Star-Telegram Read more »
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Public Space Vulnerable in Marathon Bombing Aftermath
the September 11, 2001 attacks, which targeted architecture itself, the Marathon bombs went after the city’s streets, what Louis Kahn called “room[s] of agreement.” If the long-term effects of Monday’s attack include reversing the contemporary revival of public from Planetizen Read more »
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Ancient Modernism
October 2012. It is reminiscent of the plaza at the Salk Institute in its impressive austerity—and is a calm and reflective place to remember the rare qualities of Louis Kahn. Mr. Amery is an architectural consultant, critic and historian based in London. from Wall Street Journal Read more »
