William Kessler: Olivet College
William Kessler: Olivet College
A feeling of structural weightlessness, walls of glass, and a dynamic roofline are recurring characteristics of William Kessler's innovative architectural designs. This futuristic building at Michigan's Olivet College was designed in the early 1960s, and Balthazar Korab's atmospheric 1964 photo shows its gleaming newness glowing like a lantern in the twilight, nestled in a cluster of oak trees as the sun sets in the stillness of evening.
Photographer: Balthazar Korab
Date: 1964
Image: IA-006C
THE ARCHITECT: Working mostly in Michigan and surrounding parts of the Midwest United States, William Kessler created an array of thoughtfully designed single-family houses, public housing, university buildings, and hospitals. Combined, they are the impressive legacy of a prolific, innovative talent whose work continues to delight and inspire to this day. Learn more about William Kessler.
THE PHOTOGRAPHER: One of the brightest talents of modernist architectural photography, Balthazar Korab's photos are true works of art that hang in some of the world's most prestigious galleries and museums. Korab created dazzling images of architectural masterpieces by the most celebrated architects, including Eero Saarinen, Mies van der Rohe, and Frank Lloyd Wright. Learn more about Balthazar Korab.
Framed Print Sizing Details
SMALL
Dimensions with frame: 11.75" x 15"
Dimensions of photo: 7.375" x 10.5"
MEDIUM
Dimensions with frame and mat: 18" x 23.25"
Dimensions of photo: 12.5" x 16"
LARGE
Dimensions with frame and mat: 21.75" x 28"
Dimensions of photo: 15.25" x 21.5"
