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The pyramid was commissioned by French President Francois Mitterrand. It was designed by the architect I.M. Pei from New York, who also designed the Miho museum in Japan as well as others. It is 20.6 meters high (70 ft.) and the base is 35 meters (115 ft.) square. It has 603 Rhombus shaped and 70 Triangular Glass Segments.
The pyramid structure was engineered by Nicolet Chartrand Knoll Ltd. of Montreal (Pyramid structure / Design Consultant) and Rice Francis Ritchie, also known as RFR of Paris (Pyramid Structure / Construction Phase). Attribution is by Pei Cobb Freed and Partners.
It is an urban myth that the specification required 666 panels of glass (as quoted in the book "The Da Vinci Code" by Dan Brown). See also the related link, from which some of this information is taken.
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Is the Louvre pyramid an art gallery?
No, the pyramid is the main entrance to the museum.
Is the pyramid at louvre museum Paris France on water?
No
The entrance to which museum lies below a glass pyramid?
The glass pyramid is the main entrance to the Louvre Museum, France.
How many people go to see the louvre pyramid?
In 2012, more than 10 million people visited the Louvre. Which makes it the world most visited museum.By the way, the Louvre Pyramid is one of the entrance to the museum and not the museum itself.
Who desighned the louvre?
I.M. Pei, a Chinese architect. He designed the Louvre Pyramid. The palace is very old.
Who designded the glass pyramid outside of the Louvre Museum?
Architect I. M. Pei
Is the pyramide du Louvre on the left or right side of the Seine?
The Louvre museum and the pyramid built in its courtyard are on the right bank of the Seine river.
Which French President was responsible for the building of the Pyramid-like entrance to the Louvre museum?
It was Francois Mitterand.
Who designed the glass pyramid outside the entrance of the Louvre?
It is a smaller version of the pyramids of Giza
Is the louvre pyramid used for anything?
It provides a roof and lighting for the gallery underneath and it is a landmark for the outside of the museum.
Where in Paris is the big glass pyramid located?
It is the enterence to the Louvre Museum. It's located in the 1st arrondissment.
What structure is used for the entrance of the Louvre Museum?
Well, I don't know anything that happened in 1990, but I know that the Louvre Pyramid was completed in 1989. Hope that helps.
