Renzo Piano Builds for the 21st Century

A subdued, low rise structure, it features a much admired roof and skylight system that admits natural light into the galleries in a controlled way.
Paul Hester

Menil Collection, Houston
Piano's design for this museum, which opened its doors in 1987, was very different from the Pompidou. A subdued, low rise structure, it features a much admired roof and skylight system that admits natural light into the galleries in a controlled way.

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