Live In-Person Event: Discussion with Author Chris Meister
LIVE EVENT!
in-person discussion with the author
Featuring a special open house in the historic Kahn Library, adjacent to the LTU Library
In this new authoritative biography, author Chris Meister brings a fresh perspective to the legacy of internationally renowned Detroit architect Albert Kahn.
In Detroit, Kahn’s daylight factories and commercial designs have shaped the distinctive workplaces and streetscapes of the city. Beyond Detroit, Meister addresses the complicated global impact of Kahn’s work by highlighting his pragmatic approach to architectural design and his involvement in fraught projects such as the plants designed for the USSR in Europe’s interwar period.
This exploration of Kahn’s dynamic career establishes the architect as a vital figure for the global development of architectural modernism and to 20th-century economic and political history.
6:30 PM Thursday, February 19, 2026
Lawrence Technical University Library
Buell Management Building (#5)
Basement Room M113
21000 West 10 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48705
Books will be available for purchase at $40; please bring cash or a check.
There is no charge for this event.
