12K views · 318 reactions | Did you know that the 71-foot-high glass and stainless steel pyramid at the main entrance to Paris’ The Louvre was once greeted with hostility and ridiculed? But now, the pyramid designed by I.M. Pei, FAIA, rivals the Eiffel Tower as one of France’s most recognizable architectural icons. | The American Institute of Architects | Facebook

The Louvre Pyramid is a striking glass and metal structure in the main courtyard of the Louvre Museum in Paris. Designed by Chinese-American architect I.M. Pei, it was completed as part of the Grand Louvre project initiated by President François Mitterrand. The pyramid serves as the main entrance to the museum, allowing natural light to illuminate the underground lobby. Initially controversial due to its modern design, it has since become an iconic symbol of Paris. #paris #france #louvremuseum #