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You say to brick : the life of Louis Kahn

by Wendy Lesser

This biography examines the life and career of architect Louis Kahn, from his childhood in Philadelphia to the design of celebrated public centres. It provides detailed analyses of his major works, including the Salk Institute and the National Assembly Building.

Accession 21890 ISBN 9780374537630 Publisher Farrar, Straus and Giroux
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