Chris Meister, Author and Albert Kahn Expert, Talks to WDET-FM’s Sam Corey About the Preservation of the Belle Isle Aquarium & Conservatory, Kahn’s Legacy and the Role of Beautiful Buildings in Civic Life

Chris Meister, Author and Albert Kahn Expert, Talks to WDET-FM’s Sam Corey About the Preservation of the Belle Isle Aquarium & Conservatory, Kahn’s Legacy and the Role of Beautiful Buildings in Civic Life

by | Feb 8, 2026 | Uncategorized

Chris Meister spoke with WDET-FM’s Sam Corey about his new book (“Albert Kahn’s Daylight: An Architect Reconsidered”), the role of Belle Isle Aquarium in the evolution of Kahn’s use of natural light to create more human spaces, the role of beautiful buildings in civic...