I. M. Pei: The Louvre Pyramid

I. M. Pei: The Louvre Pyramid by Jodidio, Philip. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9783791343419.

Two decades after the structures appearance in the courtyard of the Louvre, this book tells the story of I. M. Pei s pyramid, from its conception and original designs to its construction and finished state. I. M. Peis glittering addition to the Louvre Museum in Paris has already become an iconic emblem of Frances past and future. It is as immediately recognizable as the Eiffel Tower and as mysterious as the Egyptian pyramids it references. This book looks at the Louvre pyramid, beginning with the earliest sketches by Pei and his lead design architect, Yann Weymouth, and includes photographs of the entire construction process. It contains details about the unique engineering and architectural considerations-from the pyramids highly polished glass to its intricate system of girders and cables. This volume also features a preface by the architect himself.