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	In 1991, the Institute was designated as a historical landmark, and has been deemed eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.		In 1991, the Institute was designated as a historical landmark, and has been deemed eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.

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	* Developments in cement products.		* Developments in cement products.
	* Fallingwater.		* Fallingwater.
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	* Manual of Section - review.		* Manual of Section - review.
	* Rockefeller Center.		* Rockefeller Center.
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	The Salk Institute for Biological Studies is a scientific research institute in San Diego, USA, established in 1960 by Dr. Jonas Salk as a means for improving health. Designed by architect Louis Kahn it is now considered one of the world’s best buildings.		The Salk Institute for Biological Studies is a scientific research institute in San Diego, USA, established in 1960 by Dr. Jonas Salk as a means for improving health. Designed by architect Louis Kahn it is now considered one of the world’s best buildings.

−	The Institute is set in a dramatic location, resting 350 ft above the Pacific Ocean on coastal bluffs in La Jolla, San Diego. Evolving out of the International Style, Khan’s approach was to create a building that would be both monumental and spiritually inspiring. He ~~approached~~ the project as though it were an ‘intellectual retreat’, and drew inspiration from the design of monasteries.	+	The Institute is set in a dramatic location, resting 350 ft above the Pacific Ocean on coastal bluffs in La Jolla, San Diego. Evolving out of the International Style, Khan’s approach was to create a building that would be both monumental and spiritually inspiring. He tackled the project as though it were an ‘intellectual retreat’, and drew inspiration from the design of monasteries.

	Khan’s design has a symmetrical plan, with two buildings mirroring each other as they flank an open travertine-paved courtyard with a central stream of flowing water. The buildings have 6-storeys, although due to local zoning codes, the first two storeys are underground. Protruding towers of study space jut into the courtyard, connected to the main buildings by bridges.		Khan’s design has a symmetrical plan, with two buildings mirroring each other as they flank an open travertine-paved courtyard with a central stream of flowing water. The buildings have 6-storeys, although due to local zoning codes, the first two storeys are underground. Protruding towers of study space jut into the courtyard, connected to the main buildings by bridges.
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−	Salk instructed Kahn to create a welcoming and inspiring environment for scientific research, with laboratory spaces capable of adapting to changing needs.	+	Salk instructed Kahn to create a welcoming and inspiring environment for scientific research, with laboratory spaces capable of adapting to changing needs. Kahn designed open-plan laboratories that they would be flooded with natural light, taking advantage of the coastal location. A series of lightwells on both sides of each building that measure 40 ft long and 25 ft wide bring natural light to the underground levels.
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−	Kahn designed open-plan laboratories that they would be flooded with natural light, taking advantage of the coastal location. ~~Kahn designed a~~ series of lightwells on both sides of each building that measure 40 ft long and 25 ft wide to bring natural light to the underground levels.	+

	Kahn used materials that would be strong and durable while requiring only minimal maintenance; concrete, teak, lead, glass and steel. He examined the type of concrete used by the ancient Romans to achieve high durability and waterproofing. This involved the use of ‘pozzolanic’ concrete made with volcanic ash that achieves a warm, pinkish glow.		Kahn used materials that would be strong and durable while requiring only minimal maintenance; concrete, teak, lead, glass and steel. He examined the type of concrete used by the ancient Romans to achieve high durability and waterproofing. This involved the use of ‘pozzolanic’ concrete made with volcanic ash that achieves a warm, pinkish glow.

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−	The Salk Institute for Biological Studies is a scientific research institute ~~located~~ in San Diego, USA~~. It was~~ established in 1960 by Dr. Jonas Salk as a means of improving ~~the~~ health ~~of humankind, and he commissioned the~~ architect Louis Kahn ~~to design what~~ is now considered ~~by critics to be~~ one of the world’s best buildings.	+	The Salk Institute for Biological Studies is a scientific research institute in San Diego, USA, established in 1960 by Dr. Jonas Salk as a means for improving health. Designed by architect Louis Kahn it is now considered one of the world’s best buildings.

−	The Institute is set in a dramatic location, resting 350 ft above the Pacific Ocean on coastal bluffs in La Jolla, San Diego.	+	The Institute is set in a dramatic location, resting 350 ft above the Pacific Ocean on coastal bluffs in La Jolla, San Diego. Evolving out of the International Style, Khan’s approach was to create a building that would be both monumental and spiritually inspiring. He approached the project as though it were an ‘intellectual retreat’, and drew inspiration from the design of monasteries.

−	~~Evolving out~~ of ~~the International Style~~, ~~Khan’s approach~~ to the ~~project was that it should be both monumental and spiritually inspiring~~. ~~He approached~~ the ~~project as though it were an ‘intellectual retreat’~~, ~~and drew inspiration from~~ the ~~design of monasteries~~.	+	Khan’s design has a symmetrical plan, with two buildings mirroring each other as they flank an open travertine-paved courtyard with a central stream of flowing water. The buildings have 6-storeys, although due to local zoning codes, the first two storeys are underground. Protruding towers of study space jut into the courtyard, connected to the main buildings by bridges.

−	~~Khan’s design scheme became a symmetrical plan, with two buildings mirroring each other as they flank an open travertine-paved courtyard~~. ~~Running down the middle of the plaza is a stream of flowing water~~.	+	[[File:Salk2.jpg\|link=File:Salk2.jpg]]

−	~~The structures have 6-storeys, although due~~ to ~~local zoning codes~~, ~~the first two storeys had~~ to be underground. The first 3 storeys contain laboratories and the top 3 provide access to utilities. Protruding towers that jut into the courtyard are connected to the main structures by way of bridges. These towers contain study space for the Institute’s faculty.	+	Salk instructed Kahn to create a welcoming and inspiring environment for scientific research, with laboratory spaces capable of adapting to changing needs.

−	~~[[File:Salk2~~.~~jpg]]~~	+	Kahn designed open-plan laboratories that they would be flooded with natural light, taking advantage of the coastal location. Kahn designed a series of lightwells on both sides of each building that measure 40 ft long and 25 ft wide to bring natural light to the underground levels.

−	~~Salk had instructed~~ Kahn ~~to create a welcoming~~ and ~~inspiring environment for scientific research~~, ~~with laboratory spaces capable~~ of ~~adapting~~ to the ~~changing needs~~ of ~~scientific study. Accordingly, there are no walls~~ that ~~separate laboratories on any floor~~.	+	Kahn used materials that would be strong and durable while requiring only minimal maintenance; concrete, teak, lead, glass and steel. He examined the type of concrete used by the ancient Romans to achieve high durability and waterproofing. This involved the use of ‘pozzolanic’ concrete made with volcanic ash that achieves a warm, pinkish glow.

−	~~Kahn designed~~ the laboratories so that they would be flooded with natural light, taking advantage of the excellent coastal location of the site. As a means of bringing natural light to the two underground levels, Kahn designed a series of lightwells on both sides of each building that measured 40 ft long and 25 ft wide. The above ground floors utilised large double-strength glass panes for the exterior walls.	+	Other than the deterioration of the teak elements, the building’s exterior looks very much the same today as when construction was completed in 1965.
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−	Kahn decided to design using materials that would be strong and durable while requiring only minimal maintenance. He opted to use concrete, teak, lead, glass and steel. He examined the type of concrete used by the ancient Romans to achieve their durability and waterproof qualities. Inspired by their techniques, he used ‘pozzolanic’ concrete which was made with volcanic ash and achieves a warm, pinkish glow.	+
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−	Kahn allowed no further processing of the finish once the cast-in-place concrete was set, with it only being vibrated as needed structurally, leaving a lightly textured aesthetic. Similarly, the teak that was used to surround the towers was applied without sealer or stain. Being the weakest of the materials, the teak has aged the most quickly, prompting the Institute to partner with conservation experts to ensure the structures are restored effectively.	+
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−	~~Aside from~~ deterioration of the teak elements, the building’s exterior looks very much the same today as when construction was completed in 1965.	+

	In 1991, the Institute was designated as a historical landmark, and has been deemed eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.		In 1991, the Institute was designated as a historical landmark, and has been deemed eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.

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The Salk Institute for Biological Studies is a scientific research institute located in San Diego, USA. It was established in 1960 by Dr. Jonas Salk as a means of improving the health of humankind, and he commissioned the architect Louis Kahn to design what is now considered by critics to be one of the world’s best buildings.

The Institute is set in a dramatic location, resting 350 ft above the Pacific Ocean on coastal bluffs in La Jolla, San Diego.

Evolving out of the International Style, Khan’s approach to the project was that it should be both monumental and spiritually inspiring. He approached the project as though it were an ‘intellectual retreat’, and drew inspiration from the design of monasteries.

Khan’s design scheme became a symmetrical plan, with two buildings mirroring each other as they flank an open travertine-paved courtyard. Running down the middle of the plaza is a stream of flowing water.

The structures have 6-storeys, although due to local zoning codes, the first two storeys had to be underground. The first 3 storeys contain laboratories and the top 3 provide access to utilities. Protruding towers that jut into the courtyard are connected to the main structures by way of bridges. These towers contain study space for the Institute’s faculty.

[[File:Salk2.jpg]]

Salk had instructed Kahn to create a welcoming and inspiring environment for scientific research, with laboratory spaces capable of adapting to the changing needs of scientific study. Accordingly, there are no walls that separate laboratories on any floor.

Kahn designed the laboratories so that they would be flooded with natural light, taking advantage of the excellent coastal location of the site. As a means of bringing natural light to the two underground levels, Kahn designed a series of lightwells on both sides of each building that measured 40 ft long and 25 ft wide. The above ground floors utilised large double-strength glass panes for the exterior walls.

Kahn decided to design using materials that would be strong and durable while requiring only minimal maintenance. He opted to use concrete, teak, lead, glass and steel. He examined the type of concrete used by the ancient Romans to achieve their durability and waterproof qualities. Inspired by their techniques, he used ‘pozzolanic’ concrete which was made with volcanic ash and achieves a warm, pinkish glow.

Kahn allowed no further processing of the finish once the cast-in-place concrete was set, with it only being vibrated as needed structurally, leaving a lightly textured aesthetic. Similarly, the teak that was used to surround the towers was applied without sealer or stain. Being the weakest of the materials, the teak has aged the most quickly, prompting the Institute to partner with conservation experts to ensure the structures are restored effectively.

Aside from deterioration of the teak elements, the building’s exterior looks very much the same today as when construction was completed in 1965.

In 1991, the Institute was designated as a historical landmark, and has been deemed eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* Aquatecture - review.
* Building of the week series.
* Developments in cement products.
* Fallingwater.
* Manual of Section - review.
* Rockefeller Center.
* Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum.
* The Pentagon.
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* Willis Tower.

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