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Louis Kahn in New Haven
August 17, 2016
Experiencing a Louis Kahn space is a special thing. The Yale Center for British Art was my first, soon followed by the Yale University Art Gallery across the street. While the earlier work set a precedent for what Modern design could feel like, it was the Center for British Art that used materials, light and […]
Bittersweet Breuer
August 15, 2016
Thus continues the tour of Marcel Breuer buildings across the U.S.. For this installment, we have two of his major works in New Haven, CT. Both of these Brutalist projects were completed in 1970 and are each prime examples of what is possible with pre-cast concrete. The latter is a testament to the importance of proper preservation […]
Modern MPLS
July 26, 2016
On my way back from St. John’s Abbey, I stopped in Minneapolis to see some noteworthy architecture from a few of my favorites. First up is Christ Church Lutheran by Eliel Saarinen (with an addition by the prodigal son, Eero). When it was completed in 1949 Saarinen’s church was immediately recognized as a simple and refreshing take […]
