TY - JOUR AU - Desbrisay, Lloyd L. PY - 2018/06/01 Y2 - 2024/03/29 TI - What Decides “Heritage”? Lessons from a Comparison of Louis Kahn's Commercial and Institutional Projects JF - Docomomo Journal JA - docomomo VL - IS - 58 SE - Essays DO - 10.52200/58.A.09IB6G5G UR - https://docomomojournal.com/index.php/journal/article/view/305 SP - 6-11 AB - <p>In the quest to save recent-past, mid-century modern buildings, it is important to recognize how symbolic and commercial considerations influence the likelihood that some buildings are preserved while other buildings are demolished. Simply put, why does one building survive and another not? This article compares two of Louis I. Kahn’s projects — one a commercial building and the other institutional. The comparison examines how various dynamics facilitate or hinder the preservation of modern buildings. Further analysis considers steps that preservation-minded individuals and organizations might consider to retain and restore more modern buildings.</p> ER -