1. Architects of 20th century.
Louis Kahn (1901 –1974)
AMERICAN ARCHITECT
style : MODERN
Vibhuti Pathare
Ty BArch
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2. ''Even A Brick Wants To Be
Something'' - Louis Kahn
Architect
Louis Isador Kahn
3. “ARCHITECTURE IS
THOUGHTFUL MAKING OF
SPACES “
~ LOUIS KAHN
Defined vernacular and modern
architecture in a functional yet
aesthetic way.
“THE SUN NEVER
KNEW HOW GREAT
IT WAS,UNTILL HE
HIT THE BUILDING.”
PHILOSOPHY
Vibhuti Pathare
4. 1959 1961 1961
Salk institute,
California
IIM Ahmedabad, Louis
Kahn and Bvdoshi as
chief architects
National parliament of
Dhakka ,Bangladesh
5. Flag of Bangladesh
National parliament by Louis Kahn
River map of bangladesh
Monumental style,
Represents culture of Bangladesh and
traditional architecture.
6. National Parliament Dhaka, Bangladesh
Architecture of voids
Plan of Dhakka
Louis
Kahn
Axial symmetry
Geometrical order, space and light,
as well as resonances with
traditional material.
7. Axial
geometric
layouts
Voids filter natural
light and ventilation
Triangular and circular openings as
glass fenestration
in Lik’s architecture there is
absence of rectangular openings
which are commonly used.
Modernist
abstraction
Ar.Louis Kahn
Circular openings
8. Planning of parliament
Public vs. private
Central space is accessed only
by authorities of parliament.
It is central most gathering
space
Expressive structural members with rough
concrete finish and white marble enclosing
passage
9. Use of exposed rough Concrete and
brick
As traditional material for Bangladesh
Parliament,dhakka.
Circular arches of
spanning along brick
arrangement
LOUIS KAHN
ARCHITECTURE
17. The Indian institute of management was intended as Centre for training
of Indian business leaders.
Concept of Kahn was monastic enclave as starting point of design . The
unity of teaching building ,dormitory and faculty housing. Orientation to
wind and shade has given architectural elements to composition.
Design was to produce a central ,square
courtyard and square masses at the corner.
Diagonal walls were paired to produce circular
openings to allow courtyard ventilated by
breezes.
GRAND STAIRWAY
TOWARDS IIM
18. Kahn believed
learning takes place
not only in classroom
or lecture hall but
rather in informal
discussions in foyers,
stair, courtyards.
COURT SPACES – With a idea
that arches can be reserved in
an earthquake condition
Corridor with light and
ventilation by openings
19. Circular void with triangular
solid mass as skylight
Triangular
stairwell