Rome and Kahn. Rome and Kahn -- Travel notes -- My father and a day in Rome -- Letter from Rome -- Kahn and the Rome legacy -- Rome, the place of 'realization' -- Louis Kahn arrives in Italy -- Memories and reflection -- Kahn and Rome. Sun and shadow -- Rome before Kahn -- Kahn's legacy -- The revolution of memory -- A conversation with Franco Purini -- The presence of the past, conversation with Paolo Portoghesi -- The GRAU and Louis Kahn, five conversations.
Summary:
Louis I. Kahn was one of the most influential architects, thinkers and teachers of his time. This book examines the important relationship between his work and the city of Rome, whose ancient ruins inspired in him a new design methodology. Structured into two main parts, the first includes personal essays and contributions from the architect's children, writers and other designers on the experience and impact of his work. The second part takes a detailed look at Kahn's residency in Rome, its effects on his thinking, and how his influence spread throughout Italy. It analyses themes directly linked to his architecture, through interviews with teachers and designers such as Franco Purini, Lucio Barbera, Claudio D'Amato and the architects of the Rome Group of Architects and City Planners (GRAU). Rome and the Legacy of Louis I. Kahn expands the current discourse on this celebrated 20th century architect, ideal for students and researchers interested in Kahn's work, architectural history, theory and criticism.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.