By revisiting Louis I. Kahn's drawings, this study provides a new awareness of Kahn and his design variationProvides a valuable reference for students studying Kahn and his worksWith 1, 500 drawings, this book forms an important source of materialUser-friendly and accessible work on the heritage of one of the most important 20th century architects in the United StatesIn architecture, as in many fields, the best method of learning is to learn from the experts. Here, author Zhang Jing, using modern drawing software, has redrawn the plans, elevations, sections, and axonometric drawings from 138 architectural works by the renowned Louis I. Kahn, one of the most important architects of the 20th century in the United States. In so doing, the author arrives at a new and objective perspective to understanding Kahn and his work, and creating an invaluable resource for future study. By working through and observing the sketches in a chronological order, Kahn's spatial characteristics and variations can be seen in a holistic way. This book provides an innovative and intimate new look at Kahn and his architectural work. | Great Architects Redrawn: Louis I. Kahn by Zhang Jing, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters