Collection by Norah Eldredge
Salk Institute
The Salk Institute for Biological Studies in an independent, non-profit research institute in La Jolla, California built in 1962. Designed by Louis Kahn’s architecture firm with Jack MacAllister as the supervising architect, it is a coastal triumph of design and structure. With collaboration as the inspiration for the structure and layout, this theme can even be seen between the gently weathered wood and poured concrete walls.
Pallasmaa considers San Diego’s Salk Institute an architectural masterpiece for its spiritually inspiring vistas and poetic sense of monumentality. Designed by Louis Kahn, it was completed in 1965.
The courtyard of Louis Kahn's Salk Institute for Biological Studies.
Good to walk around or take a formal tour, the grounds overlook the Pacific Ocean.
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The weathered teak complements the deep blue La Jolla skies and smooth volcanic ash concrete.
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