Louis Isadore Kahn was an Estonian-born American architect based in Philadelphia. After working in various capacities for several firms in Philadelphia, he founded his own atelier in 1935. While continuing his private practice, he served as a design critic and professor of architecture at Yale School of Architecture from 1947 to 1957. From 1957 until his death, he was a professor of architecture at the School of Design at the University of Pennsylvania.
Kahn created a style that was monumental and monolithic; his heavy buildings for the most part do not hide their weight, their materials, or the way they are assembled. He was awarded the AIA Gold Medal and the RIBA Gold Medal. At the time of his death he was considered by some as "America's foremost living architect."
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Some of their strengths
Louis Kahn has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Creative, Loyal, Intense, Curious, Energetic, Resilient, and Selfless.
Soulful and Understanding
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Louis Kahn is someone who is a soulful, understanding, and conscious person, who combines smarts with a deep talent for creativity and imagination. A person who sees life as a journey not a destination.
Helpful and Supportive
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Louis Kahn well know them as someone who can be accepting, supportive, and productive, like a garden.
Inventive and Clever
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Louis Kahn as someone who is flexible, intelligent, and quick-witted.
A person who likes to be creative, and to be recognized for their artistic talents. Who possesses intelligence, mental discipline, and ambition, and who does well in relationships and partnerships.
Courageous and Strong
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Louis Kahn is someone who is a risk-taker and a pioneer who only gets stronger through the hardships that are encountered in life.
They are also someone who is active, giving, optimistic, and cheerful, and who possesses a charisma that attracts friends and admirers.
Creative and Imaginative
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Louis Kahn tends to be someone who is sensitive, imaginative, creative, and somewhat of a dreamer. Who is intuitive and compassionate, and who has a friendly, easygoing, calming and relaxing effect on people and for whom friends and family mean the world.
Some of Louis Kahn's challenges
While Louis Kahn has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Louis Kahn can be Indecisive, Emotional, Unrealistic, Standoffish, Unfocused, Unemotional, and Serious.
Indecisive and Unrealistic
One of Louis Kahn's key challenges is that they are someone who can come across as indecisive and unrealistic.
Louis Kahn must also exercise caution as they can be short-tempered and aggressive.
Unfocused and Indecisive
Louis Kahn is someone who can be scattered, restless, and insensitive, be distracted by fluctuating professional interests, be a workaholic, and who can be arrogant and have difficulty accepting advice.
Lethargic and Unrealistic
Finally, Louis Kahn also can be too soft, lazy and lethargic, and who can have difficulty finding others who share a similarly dreamy outlook on life.
