Despite being over-referenced as an icon, it still manages to take your breath away upon seeing it first time up close.
What I find typical with Pei’s work are his huge atriums, definitely made possible by his keen understanding of structure.
A gem tucked in at the side, this is nice hidden surprise showcasing his landscape solutions.
There’s just too much to see, I now understand the need for monthly membership. We went to the famous ones, like the Aphrodite (Venus de Milo), Winged Victory of Samothrace (Nike), Slave Boy by Michaelangelo, Code of Hammmurabi…
Including the most famous resident of the Louvre.
Our first architectural pilgrimage is pretty amazing, considering it was finished in 1977. There was no water in the surrounding pools + fountains, which is bummer because that was something I was looking forward to see in real life.
I.M. Pei’s “Star Wars” elevator
a young capricious architect chronicling an itch to backpack around the world and discover the deeper qualities of architecture, food and people.