Louis Kahn: Light and Architecture Nicolas Shepherd 100012622Contents Abstract Introduction Part i The Yale University Art Gallery Part ii The Kimbell Ari Museum Part iii The Yale Centre for British Art Conclusion References Bibliography nb 18 19Abstract A chronological study of three art galleries designed by Louis Kahn in order to understand how the light is controlled by the form, geometry and structure. In the first part, I analyse the Yale University Art Gallery, and find that there is a contradiction between the natural light and the geometrical structure. In the second part, I look at the Kimbell art Museum. I find that the gallery spaces are successful due to a relationship between daylight, structure, geometry and form. In the third part, I look at the Yale Centre for British Art, finding a hierarchal division between functionality and the type of daylight provided. I conclude that over time, Kahn becomes more sensitive and mature in his use of natural light, and its integration with elements such as structure, form and geometry.