SALK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL STUDIES

LOUIS I. KAHN SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA

“New approach to science in which scientists and artists would share ideas”. Jonas Salk main vision for the campus aligned with his approach to science, for collaboration of science and the arts.

The form was derived of the notion that science has 2 components, the Measurable (making of observations) and Unmeasurable (giving of meaning to the observations).

Kahn designed the campus to focus on wholeness. The original campus concept included laboratories, housing, a meeting house, and additional facilities. The combination of such was to represent work, residence, seeking knowledge, recreation, and immersion in a culture.

Body, mind, society, culture, and spirit.

SOURCES:

1. https://www.salk.edu/about/buildings-of-wonder/

2. https://archeyes.com/salk-institute-for-biological-studies-louis-kahn/