“Architecture, more than any other art, images the character of a people. It is the mirror of the national consciousness and reveals the social tone of the Nation.”
— Albert Kahn
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The Albert Kahn Legacy Foundation honors the life, innovations, and global impact of architect Albert Kahn.
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- The KahnLocated in Detroit’s New Center/Midtown North neighborhood, The Kahn is an 11-story, 320,000 square foot Art Deco masterpiece. The restoration of The Kahn included the […]
- Albert Kahn Postage Stamp is ProposedAlbert Kahn is commonly referred to as the “Father of Modern Industrial Design.” The Albert Kahn Legacy Foundation, a nonprofit based in Detroit, has submitted […]
- June 2: Albert and Julius Kahn – The Invention of the Modern FactoryDon’t forget to register for our next virtual event! On June 2nd at 7 pm, we are thrilled to host a free virtual talk by […]
- Daily Detroit: Preserving the legacy of Albert KahnOur President Heidi Pfannes was a featured guest on Daily Detroit’s Podcast series. Heidi has long been a champion of preserving Albert’s legacy, which led […]
- Detroit News: Heidi Pfannes works to preserve Albert Kahn’s legacyThank you to The Detroit News for covering our visionary president, Heidi Pfannes. “Little could Heidi Pfannes have known that decades after she first learned […]