Cy Twombly Pavilion

Cy Twombly Pavilion

The pavilion in the grounds of the Menil Collection houses a permanent exhibition of Cy Twombly's works. It was to form part of the museum, but at the same to be distinct from it. As in the main museum here the principal source of light is natural, filtered by four superimposed layers of roofing. In addition the floor is made of natural wood, which reflects more light and contributes to a more diffuse, less direct and less dramatic illumination.

Project data

Design

1992 - 1993

Construction

1993 - 1995

Total floor area

864 m2

Height

7,3 m 

Floors

1+1  basement

Credits

Client

The Menil Foundation

Architect

Renzo Piano Building Workshop, architects 

Consultants

R. Fitzgerald & Associates (local architect); Ove Arup & Partners, Haynes Whaley Associates Inc. (structure); Ove Arup & Partners (services); Lockwood Andrews & Newman (civil engineering)

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