Kimbell Art Museum

Kahn's design for the Jewish Community Center in New Jersey, which he began in 1955, epitomizes the essential forms for which the architect is known. The Trenton Bath House, a built component of the design, shows Kahn's work at its most elemental. In this insightful study, Susan Solomon explores not only the formal aspects of the building, but also the political history of its construction and Kahn's personal relationship with his Jewish heritage.