Houston the kimbell art museum s original building was designed by louis kahn in 1972.
Museum renzo piano roof layers.
The steel roof structure gives continuous support for the various roof layers including the glass ceiling and internal louvers.
Multiplying the effects and vibrations of light and shade the entire structure is held together at the top by its large roof layers.
He also channels light and provides unexpected sight lines by slanting some of the building s walls including the wall of the deep concrete light well that provides a spectacular backdrop to the stage in the 289 seat auditorium.
As always in his museum designs piano continues to experiment with ways to animate and direct natural light here primarily with the complex roof system.
Completed in 2013 in fort worth united states.
Renzo piano building workshop engineered a unique and elaborate roof system for the new building.
Nov 21 2017 explore peter webster s board roof on pinterest.
Muse renzo piano building.
The roof would float above massive wooden beams arranged in doubles.
He also channels light and provides unexpected sight lines by slanting some of the building s walls including the wall of the deep concrete light well that provides a spectacular backdrop to the stage in the 289 seat auditorium.
The kimbell art museum s original building was designed by louis.
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