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29 de may. de 2020 · Learn about the design and legacy of the Phillips Exeter Academy Library, a masterpiece by architect Louis Kahn. See photos, plans, sections, and biography of Kahn and his work.
25 de jun. de 2024 · The library of the prestigious boarding school offers print and electronic resources, research guides, and programs for the community. Designed by Louis Kahn, the library is a modern architectural masterpiece and a cultural center for the Academy.
Phillips Exeter Academy Library is a library that serves Phillips Exeter Academy, an independent boarding school located in Exeter, New Hampshire. It is the largest secondary school library in the world, containing 160,000 volumes over nine levels with a shelf capacity of 250,000 volumes.
9 de jun. de 2010 · In 1965 Louis I. Kahn was commissioned by the Phillips Exeter Academy to design a library for the school. The Academy had been planning the new library for fifteen years but were consistently...
25 de jun. de 2024 · Learn about the history, design, collections, and programs of the library that serves the students, faculty, and alumni/ae of Phillips Exeter Academy. Explore the rare books, manuscripts, films, and exhibits that reflect the academic and artistic achievements of Exeter's community.
Learn how the renowned architect Louis Kahn designed the largest secondary school library in the world, using Exeter bricks, concrete, and light. Explore the features, history, and significance of this iconic building that opened in 1972.
25 de jun. de 2024 · Learn how the Class of 1945 Library was planned and built over 15 years, from the first ideas to the final form. Explore the architectural features, functional requirements, and design details of this modern masterpiece.
