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OverviewI. M. Pei's glittering addition to the Louvre Museum in Paris has already become an iconic emblem of France's past and future. It is as immediately recognisable 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 pyramid's highly polished glass to its intricate system of girders and cables. This volume also features a preface by the architect himself. AUTHOR: Philip Jodidio is the author of numerous books on architecture, including Architecture: Art, Architecture: Nature, Under the Eaves of Architecture, and the Aga Khan Museum Toronto (all with Prestel). ILLUSTRATIONS 100 images Full Product DetailsAuthor: Philip JodidoPublisher: Prestel Imprint: Prestel Weight: 0.726kg ISBN: 9783791343419ISBN 10: 3791343416 Pages: 96 Publication Date: 01 March 2009 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: In Print Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationPHILIP JODIDIO is the author of numerous books on architecture, including Architecture: Art, Architecture: Nature, Under the Eaves of Architecture, and The Aga Khan Museum Toronto (all by Prestel). He lives in Grimentz, Switzerland. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |