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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...
22 de abr. de 2024 · A library for the Class of 1945 and other users of the Academy, with books, articles, videos and more. Learn about the library's hours, e-resources, services, programs and architecture.
29 de may. de 2020 · The Philips Exeter Academy Library, designed by the renowned architect Louis Kahn, was completed in 1972 and is considered one of his greatest achievements. The building is a testament to Kahn’s unique approach to architecture, combining materials, light, and form to create a truly exceptional space. The 80-foot high structure ...
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.
1965-1972. Ubicación. New Hampshire, Estados Unidos. Introducción. En 1965, Louis Kahn recibe el encargo para diseñar la Biblioteca y el comedor para la comunidad de la escuela preparatoria de la Phillips Exeter Academy. Esta Biblioteca es uno de los edificios más importantes y visualmente austeros de Kahn para una universidad norteamericana.
22 de abr. de 2024 · Learn about the history, design, collections, and programs of the Class of 1945 Library at Phillips Exeter Academy. Explore the rare books, manuscripts, films, and exhibits that reflect the academic and artistic achievements of the Exeter community.
Built in. 1965-1972. Location. Exeter, New Hampshire, United States of America. Introduction. In 1965, Louis Kahn was called on to design a library and dining area for the high school community in the Phillips Exeter Academy. This library is one of the most important and visually austere buildings Kahn built for an American university.
