Tradition as Mediation: Louis I. Kahn

Name: Tradition as Mediation: Louis I. Kahn
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The Dominican Motherhouse & The Hurva Synagogue

By Dana Margalith

Series: Routledge Research in Architecture

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Tradition as Mediation: Louis I. Kahn explores the architect's unique approach to tradition through two significant unbuilt projects: the Dominican Motherhouse of St. Catherine de Ricci in Pennsylvania and the Hurva Synagogue in Jerusalem. Dana Margalith reveals how Kahn critically engaged with historical rituals and beliefs to create innovative designs deeply rooted in human culture, addressing contemporary concerns while thoughtfully reinterpreting the past.
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Ideal for readers interested in architecture, arts and culture, as well as scholars seeking a nuanced understanding of tradition's role in modern design.

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This book explores Louis I. Kahn's approach to tradition as revealed in two of his important, unbuilt projects. Focusing on Kahn's designs for the Dominican Motherhouse of St. Catherine de Ricci, Media, Pennsylvania (1965-1969), and the Hurva Synagogue, Jerusalem, Israel (1967-1974), the book challenges prevailing aesthetic and methodological assessments of Kahn's use of tradition.

It reveals how an authentic and critical theoretical-historical and humanistic study of tradition nourished Kahn's designs, enabling him to mediate historical rituals, ideas, and beliefs – and to develop innovative designs rooted deep in human culture while addressing real modern concerns.

The book evaluates Kahn's works as a creative recreation and reinterpretation of the past, shedding light on the potential value of the meaningful consideration of tradition in modern times.