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InArch
07-03-2006, 04:07
The Library at Phillips Exeter Academy by Louis Kahn is one of the most impressive buildings I have seen. Years ago I lived within a 20 mile drive of the library and would spend countless hours reading books and sketching design. Perhaps one of the most inspirational places I admire. Relatively, New England is where brick is mostly used for all buildings, because of it's durability, color selection and historic relevance. The masonry at the Phillip Exeter Library is a work of art, clearly implemented with a true understanding of the material and its properties. However, it is the combination of concrete, wood and brick that creates a timeless harmony and distinguishes this building as an architectural icon.

Phillips Exeter Academy
20 Main St.
Exeter, New Hampshire 03833-2460
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Bsherrard
07-03-2006, 05:32
InArch...
Thanks for posting the photos :rock on: .... He sure did know how to work the light didn't he? :not worth
sigue2000
07-03-2006, 08:23
Thank you for posting InArch! :rock on:
I envy you for being able to study books there.
Have you seen 'My Architect'? If not, try get it someplace.
MICHEL
07-03-2006, 10:03
Nice set of pictures InArch! Thx :clap:
Now all we need is a street map on how to get there and a GE kmz.
primocordara
07-03-2006, 10:21
location, location... is this correct?
primocordara
07-03-2006, 10:24
this would be it, (low res..)
BTW love this building, thank you! :cheers:
InArch
08-03-2006, 03:53
this would be it, (low res..)
BTW love this building, thank you! :cheers:

Primo, thanks for including the map. I noticed it was one of the few "low res" places on the planet these days, very grateful you found a useful image of this location.

Thank everyone for the enthusiasm and appreciation. This building has a place in history and shares many aspects of Architecture, with a capital "A", that are lacking in today's developer society. We should be looking at Architecture as a way to enhance the human experience.
takesh h
08-03-2006, 04:13
I was in New York for six years and I didn't visit this building.
I must have been heavily doped or something.
Thanks for posting photos InArch, now I feel a little better. :craqueur:
InArch
10-03-2006, 01:01
I would like to dedicate this post in memory of Paul Arris, a friend I met in college whom spoke avidly of Louis Kahn as a great architect and also incorporated Kahn’s principles in his academic projects. Because of Paul’s persistence, this work is meaningful to me in multiple terms.

"Endowed Scholarships:

Paul L. Arris Memorial Scholarship Fund:
Established in December 1990 in memory of Paul L. Arris, third-year student, School of Architecture, Art and Historic Preservation. This scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in architecture based on need and merit. "

www.rwu.edu/Admission/Financial+Aid/Scholarships
InArch
17-04-2007, 18:08
Recently, I was asked by a member of the Google SketchUp modeling team to submit the Phillips Exeter Academy Library photos to help with their efforts to model the AIA 150 favorite buildings for Google Earth.


They have completed the model (along with interior) and it is now available at the 3DWarehouse (http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=6e3f666c69da10fbebd451a5d6eebdae).


-enjoy!
sigue2000
07-10-2008, 09:51
Some wonderful renderings over at {E}vermotion by 3seventh (http://evermotion.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=69004). He has left the bookshelves empty, giving you an impression of the raw space.
takesh h
07-10-2008, 10:20
Some wonderful renderings over at {E}vermotion by 3seventh (http://evermotion.org/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=69004).
Some amazing stuff. :craqueur:
This guy understands construction and structure... which is not always true with super-renderers.
behhl
07-10-2008, 10:31
Some amazing stuff. :craqueur:
This guy understands construction and structure... which is not always true with super-renderers.

I'm beginning to worry ... not talking of future but now ... when we see pictures of buildings; which is Real and which is Rendered?

that is a really a fine job by evermotion, phew! Definitely a :craqueur: is in order!