Institut du Monde Arabe  by parisouailleurs

Institut du Monde Arabe

The south side is covered with the symbol of the Arabian culture: the moucharabieh. The screens are grids of automated lenses used to control the light.
More pictures of this amazing bulding: http://tinyurl.com/37kd7hp
My goodness -- it's gorgeous! It's almost like being in a house of mirrors.
July 8th, 2010  
Awesome lines and textures.
July 8th, 2010  
So futuristic! I love it!
July 8th, 2010  
So neat! I bet that place is absolutely interesting to visit.
July 8th, 2010  
This is an amazing shot, with the sun coming through and the shaddows, the reflection. Wonderful!
July 9th, 2010  
I'd love to see this. Beautiful light!
July 9th, 2010  
love the shadows! very cool!
July 12th, 2010  
Like IT!
July 12th, 2010  
this is jean nouvel right? do those opening and closing bits really work?
awesome light effects!
July 17th, 2010  
Very interesting picture.
July 19th, 2010  
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