Preston Tech Design: I.M.PEI

I. M. PEI
His full name is Ieoh Ming Pei. He was born in Canton, China on April 26, 1917. At the age of 18 he left china to study architecture at Harvard and MIT. I. M. Pei creates buildings with an abstract form and uses materials such as concrete, glass, steel, and stone. In general I. M. Pei designs complicated glass-clad buildings that can be related to the high-tech movement. His original designs ideas result in many of his designs. He has been called a follower of Walter Gropius. In his work, I. M. Pei shows very little concern with theory. His work is recognized by its sharp geometric designs. One of his best known designs is the Pyramide De Louvre. This is the pyramid outside the Louvre museum in Paris, France. This piece is demonstrates his style as it showcases his geometric designs. The pyramid itself is constructed of 673 pieces of glass; there are 603 rhombi and 70 triangles (according to the Louvre museum). The building is a pyramid and is constructed out of glass, steel rods and cables. This building and the lobby underneath it form the main visitor entrance to the Louvre. This building was created for the purpose of having a greater number of visitors at the louver at one time. Visitors enter through the pyramid, and then descend to the roomy lobby below. To gain admittance to the actual museum visitors must re-ascend into the main louver buildings. This amazing architect has created some incredible buildings and has contributed ideas for the future.