a+u 538. 15:07 Kimbell Art Museum - Drawing Collection

a+u 538. 15:07 Kimbell Art Museum - Drawing Collection

Publisher:a+u

  • Paperback
  • English, Japanese
  • 136 Pages
  • Jun 26, 2015

This issue of a+u magazine features the Kimbell Art Museum in Forth Worth, Texas. Completed in 1972, the building was designed by Louis I. Kahn


The magazine reproduces a set of construction drawings from Preston M. Geren, the architect who collaborated with Kahn’s office from the early design period, and give an impression of how Kahn’s vision was realised. Along with many photographs from today, they tell the story of how the design team shaped the museum into a modern-day masterpiece.

With essays by Lawrence Speck and Carlos Jimenez, plus an interview with Frank H. Sherwood and Dewayne Manning, two architect’s from Geren’s office who worked on the project.

This issue of a+u magazine features the Kimbell Art Museum in Forth Worth, Texas. Completed in 1972, the building was designed by Louis I. Kahn


The magazine reproduces a set of construction drawings from Preston M. Geren, the architect who collaborated with Kahn’s office from the early design period, and give an impression of how Kahn’s vision was realised. Along with many photographs from today, they tell the story of how the design team shaped the museum into a modern-day masterpiece.

With essays by Lawrence Speck and Carlos Jimenez, plus an interview with Frank H. Sherwood and Dewayne Manning, two architect’s from Geren’s office who worked on the project.

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