Piano Pavilion Roof

Sitting just above the glass is a photovoltaic louver system.

Piano pavilion roof. A defining feature of the pavilion is one of piano s most elaborately engineered roof systems which appears to float above the massive coupled wood beams. The green roof on the renzo piano pavilion. Whereas other roofs that the rpbw arup team have collaborated on consist of multiple layers the piano pavilion s roof is a single layer that performs an array of functions. Its raked seating faces the stage and the.

The new renzo piano pavilion for the kimbell art museum is located a few steps away from the existing louis kahn designed building the museum s original home. Its first job is to control the amount of light entering into the space and it can be either fully closed. The facade of the building also harmonizes smoothly with the nearby turn of the century greenhouse that is a landmark of the park. Tucked under a green roof the piano pavilion s western section contains a gallery for light sensitive works of art three education studios a large library with reading areas and an auditorium with superior acoustics for music.

The roof includes a layer of high efficiency fritted glass supporting mechanical aluminum louvers with built in photovoltaic cells. Its 19 200 square foot green roof which is tucked behind the front wing connects to the lawn on its south side offering the public a broad sweep of turf for repose and recreation. The piano pavilion itself was designed with this goal in mind. The latter located below ground level is a design centerpiece.

The latter located below ground level is a design centerpiece. A beautiful green roof with a lawn and trees is. Its raked seating faces the stage and the. Perhaps the two most interesting features of the new building actually deal with what s outside.

Robert polidori when the kimbell art museum embarked on commissioning an extension to its existing home designed by louis kahn in texas it was clear that the new architect.