The Pritzker laureate Renzo Piano is recognized worldwide as one of the most
renowned architects of our time. Central elements of his aesthetics include the
playful use of natural light, the transparency of his buildings and their fine detailing. Museum buildings are among his most important construction projects.
This publication documents nine museum buildings by Renzo Piano Building
Workshop, including Beyeler Foundation in Basel, the Jean-Marie Tjibaou Cultural Center in New Caledonia and the Broad Contemporary Art Museum in Los Angeles. The presentation pays special attention to the spatiality and detailing of these projects. The second part of the book systematically analyzes the careful use
of natural light in these museums.
Preface
Introduction
Space – Detail – Light
Part I: Nine Museums by Renzo Piano Building Workshop
The Menil Collection, 1982–1986
Houston, Texas, USA
Beyeler Foundation, 1991–1997
Riehen, Basel, Switzerland
Jean-Marie Tjibaou Cultural Center, 1991–1998
Nouméa, New Caledonia
Cy Twombly Pavilion, 1992–1995
Houston, Texas, USA
Nasher Sculpture Center, 1999–2003
Dallas, Texas, USA
High Museum Expansion, 1999–2005
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Zentrum Paul Klee, 1999–2005
Bern, Switzerland
Renovation and Expansion of the Morgan Library and Museum, 2000–2006
New York City, New York, USA
Broad Contemporary Art Museum, 2003–2008
Los Angeles, California, USA
Part II: Natural Light in Museums by Renzo Piano Building Workshop
General Considerations
Light and Space
Conservation and Light
Design Principles of the Daylight Systems
Shading Concepts – Daylight Control Systems
Definitions
Light Analyses of the Museums
Summary
ISBN
ISBN9783035614602Title
Renzo Piano. Space - Detail - LightAuthor
Edgar StachPublisher
BirkhäuserPublication year
2021Binding
HardcoverLanguage
English / German
