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author: Jan Brennenstuhl
categories:
- Urbanism
cover:
  alt: 'Shapes & Colors - The Exeter Academy Library'
  height: 840
  src: https://www.urbanartcore.com/shapes-colors-kahn-exeter-academy-library/Kahn-Exeter-Short-Film.jpg
  width: 1880
credit: ''
date: '2009-08-21T13:17:54Z'
description: Do you know the Phillips Exeter Academy Library, designed by architect Louis Kahn? If not, take a look at this short film to understand, why it is a masterwork of architecture!
tags:
- Documentary Film
- Light Art
- Architecture
- Louis Kahn
title: 'Shapes & Colors - The Exeter Academy Library'
url: https://www.urbanartcore.com/shapes-colors-kahn-exeter-academy-library/
---

# Shapes & Colors - The Exeter Academy Library

The Phillips Exeter Academy Library at Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, New Hampshire is among the renowned masterworks of architect **Louis Kahn**. It is a prime example for modern, characterized by decorative concrete architecture.

This short film by [Alex Roman](http://vimeo.com/user1337612) gives an impressive insight into the fantastic building. It tells the story of various shapes and colors, which interacts with each-other.

Via [farbwolke](http://farbwolke.de/formen-und-farben-der-architektur/) (ger)