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Round 5


Louis I. Kahn, FAIA
La Jolla, Calif.
Louis Kahn designed the research laboratory campus, using concrete, teak, lead, glass, and structural steel. Kahn's innovative use of Vierendeel trusses allowed the labs to remain column-free, with structural members relegated to support spaces for the facility. The original buildings were designated as a historical landmark in 1991.
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E. Fay Jones, FAIA
Eureka Springs, Ark.
Inspired by St. Chappelle, a gothic church in Paris, this 48-foot-tall chapel consists of 425 windows and over 6,000 square feet of glass. Light and shadows infiltrate the wood framed sanctuary throughout the day, reflecting the surrounding forest and allowing it to blend seamlessly with the environment.
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