Louvre Pyramid Paris : Architecture Information

The Louvre Museum Pyramid / Musée du Louvre - Pyramide, Paris Ie Architect: I.M. Pei Pyramide du Louvre / Louvre Pyramid Paris Ie 1989 I.M. Pei & Partners [Pei Cobb Freed & Partners], Architects The Louvre Pyramid by IM Pei was one of the most controversial of President Mitterrands´ Grand Projets: Entitled Le Grand Louvre, the design completed in 1981 involved a glass pyramid central to the courtyard allowing better access and circulation into these famous Parisian galleries. I M Pei & Partners were formed in 1966 and received the American Institute of Architects 1968 Architectural Firm Award. I M Pei & Partners have since become Pei Cobb Freed & Partners: their office is in New York. Other architecture featured online by I M Pei architect: Javits Convention Center Building and the Johnson Museum of Art - New York Architecture - and the Bank of China Hong Kong - Hong Kong Buildings Musée du Louvre / The Louvre Museum Paris Ie 1876; various architects Louvre Pyramid Architect : IM Pei Louvre Museum Pyramid : Ian Ritchie Scanned photos by Isabelle Lomholt in 1989 Louvre Pyramid