I was supposed to focus on how he used concrete in his buildings. When I saw some of the works he did, I was really interested and it sparked some interesting thoughts about the materials that can be used to build buildings and create our living environment. Concrete is extremely difficult material to work with . . . trust me, I know. The toughest part is removing the mold or formwork. While researching Louis Kahn, I learned that he planned the Salk Institute in La Jolla, CA, which I have been to. It really is an amazing place. Here are a few pictures of the institute:
It's just amazing to think what one person, even with the help from tons of others (that's you contractors, builders, concrete mixers, etc.), can do. Louis Kahn didn't leave a mark on the world, he left it with works of genius, brilliance, creativity, and passion.
Now let me leave you with a few wise words of his, my favorites:
“A great building must begin with the unmeasurable, must go through measurable means when it is being designed and in the end must be unmeasurable.”
– The Brilliant Louis Kahn
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