The poured in-place concrete is a major architectural feature in the design of the Salk Institute. This unique concrete provides both the structure of the building and the finished surface of the…
Retired architect Randall Mower shares fascinating insights on Louis Kahn's unique use of poured-in-place concrete at the Salk Institute in La Jolla, CA.
The Salk Institute courtyard is flanked by 36 individual studies housed in study towers. These provide a quiet place for scientific contemplation for the principal investigators or visitingl…