THE EAST BUILDING OF THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART, WASHINGTON, D.C.
ARCHITECT: I.M. PEI
YEAR: 1974
The East Building of the National Gallery of Art does not only contain art, but is a piece of art in and of itself. It plays strongly with angles and alcoves of sorts. The interior contains a large open space, spanning all floors, allowing for the display of a very large piece, Alexander Calder's mobile, which hangs from the ceiling. Also, natural light is able to flood this space, but not the rooms in which artwork is shown, so no light damage occurs to these pieces. The large open “court” also draws the visitor from floor to floor, since the openness creates intrigue. Having visited this building myself, I feel that for the most part it is successfully designed, with many attributes befitting its purpose.
photos by me
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