Some of Kahn's most recognized work includes:
The Yale University Art Gallery in New Haven Connecticut (1951-53)
subtle, inward looking design, subtle effects of light falling over the triangulated web of the concrete ceiling, direct use of materials, cylinder volume which the stairs were contained in--rose through a series of triangular changes of direction, thus hinting at the architects later tendency to make strong normal distinctions between circulation and "areas served".The exterior--Miesian glass and a steel facade.
The Richards Medical Research Labs at the University of PA (1957)
The Indian Institute of Management
The Salk Biological Sciences in La Jalla CA (1959-65)
The Kimbell Art Museum in Fort Worth Texas (1966-72)
The National Assembly Building in Dacca (1962-75)
Kahn was known as the master of monumentality in the US. He also evolved a philosophy and system of forms extraordinarily well suited to the expression of honorific themes and moods.
He studied under Paul Cret at the Beaux Arts System at Philadelphia. Cret incorporated old lessons as well as noticing the need for new architecture.
He also studied Le Corbusier's Vers une architecture, learned from Sullivan, Wright, and Mies.
He was a slow developer. His house designs of the 40's were mostly unexpceptional extensions of the International style. In the 50's he traveled through Greece and Egypt, and stayed at the American Academy of Rome. During this time his sketchings suggested that he was trying to get back to basics.
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