The glass pyramid which forms the entrance to the Louvre. For pictures see:
http://www.franceinpictures.com/louvre.htm
It was designed by Ieoh Ming Pei - an American architect of Chinese descent.
ieoh Ming Pei - an American architect of Chinese descent
The glass pyramid outside the Louvre Museum was designed by the Chinese-American architect I. M. Pei. Completed in 1989, it serves as the main entrance to the museum and is a modern architectural contrast to the historic buildings surrounding it. The pyramid has become an iconic symbol of the Louvre and a popular landmark in Paris.
Mussels, Potatoes
PEI is most famous for its potato industry and the classic story "Anne of Green gables". Some other attribute to PEI is its red dirt, the beaches, its many golf courses, seafood and horse racing. and of course the confederation bridge.
It was commissioned by President François Mitterrand in 1984 and it was designed by I. M. Pei. It was completed in 1989.
A famous site in Charlottetown is Province House, the birthplace of Canada!
The United States Postal Service headquarters can be found in Washington D.C. The Specific address is 475 L'Enfant Plaza SW. This plaza was designed by the famous architect I.M. Pei.
potatoes, anne of green gables, being the smallest province in canada.
The full name of IM Pei is Ieoh Ming Pei. He was a prominent Chinese-American architect known for his innovative designs and modernist style, including iconic structures like the Louvre Pyramid in Paris and the Bank of China Tower in Hong Kong. Pei was awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 1983, recognizing his significant contributions to the field of architecture.
I.M. Pei, a Chinese architect. He designed the Louvre Pyramid. The palace is very old.
The arch in front of the glass pyramid at the Louvre Museum in Paris is the Hôtel de Ville, which is the city hall of Paris. It is an impressive architectural structure that showcases the city's rich history and serves as a backdrop to the iconic glass pyramid, designed by architect I. M. Pei and completed in 1989. The pyramid itself serves as the main entrance to the museum, blending modern design with the historic surroundings.