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Book Nook: 1944
Submitted by Dave on Sat, 01/24/2015 - 12:53pm.
May 4, 1944. "Jesse Oser residence in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. Living room to desk. Louis I. Kahn, architect." Gottscho-Schleisner photo. View full size.
Designed in 1940
Submitted by PersonFromPorlock on Sun, 01/25/2015 - 2:46pm.
Kahn's first residential commission. More pictures here.
Movie Recommendation
Submitted by shrink-to-fit on Sun, 01/25/2015 - 8:54am.
To learn more about Louis Kahn watch the movie My Architect: A Son's Journey. This is a moving and utterly fascinating film about Louis Kahn and his life and career.
20 Years Ahead of its Time
Submitted by 510Russ on Sat, 01/24/2015 - 8:31pm.
Until now, I have not been familiar with the work of Louis Kahn. It's hard to believe this photo was taken in 1944 and not 1964.
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