RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Island insights that go beyond the tram.

RI DAILY

Manhattan's little, quieter island and beyond

Reporting Roosevelt Island since sunrise.

Louis Kahn

Louis Kahn’s Legacy on Roosevelt Island: Heroes & Their Diminished Standing

The FDR Four Freedoms State Park stands as a serene sanctuary, yet reflects the fading eminence of American heroes. A new book by David Stone highlights architect Lewis Kahn’s unrealized grand vision for the park, echoing the diminished stature of heroism. This thought-provoking revelation prompts contemplation on the contemporary perception of heroes and their legacies.

Sexy Louis Kahn, the Famous Architect We Don’t Really Know

Sexy Louis Kahn? Really? It’s true, and another thing… this famous man was sometimes privately cruel and casually immoral. By David Stone Roosevelt Island Daily News “Kahn designed FDR Four Freedoms Park, a peaceful, sloping city retreat,” we reported, reviewing…