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In this issue, a special feature on the Kimbell Art Museum in Forth Worth, Texas. Completed in 1972, the building was designed by Louis I. Kahn. The magazine reproduces a set of construction drawings from Preston M. Geren, the architect who collaborated with Kahn’s office from the early design period, and give an impression of how Kahn’s vision was realised. Along with many photographs from today, they tell the story of how the design team shaped the museum into a modern-day masterpiece. With essays by Lawrence Speck and Carlos Jimenez, plus an interview with Frank H. Sherwood and Dewayne Manning, two architect’s from Geren’s office who worked on the project.

Feature: Kimbell Art Museum – Drawing Collection

Photos of Kimbell Art Museum

Essay: Architecture is a Team Sport
Lawrence Speck

Preston M. Geren Drawings

Plans

Vaults and Walls

Interview: Collaborating on the Making of the Kimbell Art Museum
Frank H. Sherwood, Dewayne Manning,
Katie Pierce Meyer (interviewer)
 
Interior Light
Light Courts
Library
Auditorium
Shop Area and Offices
 
Essay: Ancient and future images of the present: Impressions of the Kimbell Art Museum
Carlos Jimenez

Miscellaneous Drawings