Louis Kahn as Teacher: A Conversation with Charles E Dagit

On October 16, as part of a day-long Celebration of Louis Kahn 120 in New York presented with Archtober, learn about the celebrated Estonian-born architect’s work as an educator! In this lively conversation with Kahn’s student Charles E. Dagit Jr. hosted by award-winning journalist Neeme Raud, we’ll take a close look at the important role Louis Kahn had as a teacher, in a talk presented at Scandinavia House in Volvo Hall. The talk will also celebrate Dagit Jr.’s commemorative book Louis I. Kahn—Architect, which has recently been translated into the Estonian language.

This event will take place at Scandinavia House in Volvo Hall at 12 PM ET and will also be live-streamed to virtual audiences; please check back on the event page for broadcast details closer to the date.

Other events in today’s Celebration of Louis Kahn 120 include Maria Faust’s MO(NU)MENT world-premiere at Four Freedoms Park on Roosevelt Island at 3 PM and Kahn Club at 6 PM in New York Estonian House; find more info at louiskahn.org.

All in-person attendees in Volvo Hall are required to present proof of vaccination upon arrival in compliance with New York State government.

The conversation event is co-presented by Scandinavia House, Louis Kahn Estonia Foundation and Consulate General of Estonia in New York.