In 1909, after having projected the first reinforced concrete factory in Detroit (Packard Building n. 10), Albert Kahn (1869-1942) is introduced to Henry Ford (1863-1947). From the joint work of those two self-made-men, an industrial capitalist and a promising architect, derives a revolutionary way of considering mass production and industrial architecture. The text examines the most innovative aspects of Albert Kahn work, that are the organization of designing following the hints given by Henry Ford in his factory organization. Federico Bucci, author of the book Albert Kahn: Architect of Ford (Princeton Architectural Press, New York 1994), inquires into the methods of work organization applied in the Albert Kahn Inc., that acquired enormous importance during the II World War climate.

«PUTTING ARCHITECTURE ON A BUSINESS BASIS»: ALBERT KAHN AND THE SCIENTIFIC MANAGEMENT OF DESIGN WORK

Federico Bucci
2021-01-01

Abstract

In 1909, after having projected the first reinforced concrete factory in Detroit (Packard Building n. 10), Albert Kahn (1869-1942) is introduced to Henry Ford (1863-1947). From the joint work of those two self-made-men, an industrial capitalist and a promising architect, derives a revolutionary way of considering mass production and industrial architecture. The text examines the most innovative aspects of Albert Kahn work, that are the organization of designing following the hints given by Henry Ford in his factory organization. Federico Bucci, author of the book Albert Kahn: Architect of Ford (Princeton Architectural Press, New York 1994), inquires into the methods of work organization applied in the Albert Kahn Inc., that acquired enormous importance during the II World War climate.
2021
LARGEST ARCHITECTURAL FIRMS: DESIGN AUTHORSHIP AND ORGANIZATION MANAGEMENT
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Kahn
USA
Architecture
Factory
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