Diagram Studio
Diagram Studio
CASE STUDY
Trenton Bath House - Louis Kahn
The Trenton Bath House is a pivotal, influential design by the architect Louis Kahn, with the help of his associate, renowned architect Anne Tyng, at 999 Lower Ferry Road, Ewing Township, Mercer County, New Jersey, United States. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
SELECTED DIAGRAMS
Pattern of the roof indicating symmetry.
Square hollow columns.
Repetitive use of squares in the entire building.
The design principle Emphasis is being used. The building mainly consists of a square pattern whereas attention is being drawn towards the circular atrium.
Movement throughout the building.
Depicting private and public spaces.
Close lines: Private space.
Broad lines: Transition from the public to the private space and visa versa.