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  During the 1970's, Dean Kahn personally recorded audio interviews with noted architects around the world.  We are exceptionally grateful to his making them available to TMH and the public, here.

CHARLES HOWARD KAHN, FAIA

Kahn grew up in Salisbury.  He received his B.A. from North Carolina in 1946, his Bachelors of Civil Engineering from North Carolina State in 1948, his MS in Structures from MIT in 1949, and his Bachelors in Architecture from NCSU in 1956.  He served on the NCSU School of Design faculty from 1959-1968.  During that time, he designed Carter Stadium (later renamed Carter Finley Stadium), below.  He was also the project architect for Minges Coliseum at ECU, working under Carter Williams.

Kahn was recruited by the University of Kansas in 1968 to become the first Dean of their School of Architecture and Urban Design.  During Kahn’s tenure, the modernist, Bauhaus-based and cosmopolitan orientation of the program expanded with additional emphasis on social concerns and international relations. Kahn brought to KU the rationalism and scientific attitudes of MIT coupled with the strong Bauhaus-based design orientation of NCSU. After closing out his tenure in academia in 1991, he returned to Chapel Hill and still consults on architectural design and structural engineering projects.

1961 - The Robert W. and Ann Work Residence II, 214 Hillcrest Circle, Chapel Hill, designed with Robert Burns and Brian Shawcroft. The Works moved to Chapel Hill from Charlotte where they lived in a house designed by Odell. Kahn won an AIANC award for the house in 1962.  Built by Triangle Home Builders.  Sold to Chester and Edna Davidson in 1966.  Sold to current owners Teva Stone and Daniel Simpkins in 2002.  Bottom photo by Leilani Carter.

Early 1960's - The Robert H. and Pauline R. Helle Residence, 1822 North Lakeshore Drive, Chapel Hill.  Designed with Robert Burns and Brian Shawcroft. Located on Eastwood Lake.  Sold to Frederic and Barbara Cleaveland in 1966.  Sold in 1991 to Susan Claire Nasser and Yves de la Queriere. Sold in 2006 to current owners Martin and Sue Ulshen.

1990 - The Charles and Annette Kahn House, 25B Mount Bolus Road, aka 102 Weeping Cherry Court, Chapel Hill.  Designed by Kahn upon his return from Kansas.  Built by Barry Mooneyham.  3.37 acres.  5500 sf. The east end of the property abuts the Bolin Creek Park and Nature Preserve.  Vacant from 2010-2011.  Sold September 2011.