Design
2007-2010
Construction
2010-2013
Site area
42.685 m2 (including the building by Kahn)
Built area
7.600 m2
Height
7 m
Floors
1+1 basement
Auditorium
298 seats
Client
Kimbell Art Foundation
Architect
Renzo Piano Building Workshop, in collaboration with Kendall/Heaton Associates, Inc. (Houston)
Consultants
Guy Nordenson & Associates with Brockette, Davis, Drake Inc (structure);Arup with Summit Consultants (services) Arup (lighting); Front (façade consultant); Pond & Company (landscape), Harvey Marshall Berling Associates Inc. (acoustical/audiovisual), Dottor Group (concrete consultant), Stuart-Lynn Company (cost consultant)
Date Author Title
Subject
Aerial site photo. The extension is located 60 meters from the Louis Kahn building
Date
Image Code
Kim__145
Author
Copyright
Subject
Aerial site photo
Date
Image Code
Kim__143
Author
Copyright
Subject
Aerial view of the building site
Date
2010-10-29
Image Code
Kim__189
Author
Copyright
Smith Aerial Photo
Subject
Excavation site
Date
2012-01-01
Image Code
Kim__210
Author
Teke, Onur
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
Assembly formwork
Date
2012-01-01
Image Code
Kim__225
Author
Teke, Onur
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
Formwork at the construction site
Date
2012-01-01
Image Code
Kim__245
Author
Teke, Onur
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
Formwork at the construction site
Date
2012-01-01
Image Code
Kim__245
Author
Teke, Onur
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
Aerial view of the site
Date
2013-10-01
Image Code
Kim__601
Author
Copyright
Aerial Photography Inc.
Subject
External view. The cover consists of a system of adjustable aluminum slats and photovoltaic cells
Date
2015-05-01
Image Code
Kim__986
Author
Teke, Onur
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
Exterior view of the Kahn Museum and the new Pavilion Kimbell Museum
Date
2013-11-19
Image Code
Kim__720
Author
Ishida, Shunji
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
Exterior view from the garden
Date
2013-11-27
Image Code
Kim__964
Author
Lehoux, Nic
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
Exterior view from the garden by night
Date
2013-11-27
Image Code
Kim__971
Author
Lehoux, Nic
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
Exterior view by night
Date
2013-11-27
Image Code
Kim__972
Author
Lehoux, Nic
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
Facade detail by night
Date
2013-11-27
Image Code
Kim__976
Author
Lehoux, Nic
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
Roof glazing view
Date
2013-11-27
Image Code
Kim__948
Author
Lehoux, Nic
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
External colonnade
Date
2013-11-27
Image Code
Kim__940
Author
Lehoux, Nic
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
External colonnade detail
Date
Image Code
Kim_1004
Author
Teke, Onur
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
Cover detail. The roofing system integrates the lamellar beams to a system of aluminum slats, oriented to the north, and solar panels oriented over sintered glass and tended veils
Date
2013-05-01
Image Code
Kim__633
Author
Teke, Onur
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
Cover detail
Date
Image Code
Kim_1002
Author
Teke, Onur
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
Detail of the facade cladding
Date
Image Code
Kim_1001
Author
Teke, Onur
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
Interior view of the gallery
Date
2013-11-27
Image Code
Kim__950
Author
Lehoux, Nic
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
Interior view of the gallery
Date
2013-11-27
Image Code
Kim__952
Author
Lehoux, Nic
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
Detail of an internal gallery space and cover
Date
2013-11-27
Image Code
Kim__953
Author
Lehoux, Nic
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
Dettaglio di un giunto della struttura
Date
Image Code
Kim_1003
Author
Teke, Onur
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
Internal view on an exhibition space. The interior spaces, largely continuous and changeable, are defined by 29 pairs of 30 m long lamellar beams, in Douglas pine
Date
2013-11-27
Image Code
Kim__960
Author
Lehoux, Nic
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
Interior view. Lobby desk
Date
2013-11-19
Image Code
Kim__854
Author
Lehoux, Nic
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
Gallery, particular on statue
Date
2013-11-27
Image Code
Kim__961
Author
Lehoux, Nic
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
Interior view. Gallery with people
Date
2013-11-27
Image Code
Kim__908
Author
Lehoux, Nic
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
Interior view. Gallery and internal stairs
Date
2013-11-27
Image Code
Kim__910
Author
Lehoux, Nic
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
Gallery, focus on a statue
Date
2015-05-01
Image Code
Kim__988
Author
Teke, Onur
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
Interior view of the gallery
Date
2015-05-01
Image Code
Kim__989
Author
Teke, Onur
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
Exhibition space
Date
2013-12-03
Image Code
Kim__983
Author
Denancé, Michel
Copyright
Denancé, Michel
Subject
Exhibition detail
Date
2013-12-03
Image Code
Kim__984
Author
Denancé, Michel
Copyright
Denancé, Michel
Subject
Internal view on gallery and wooden stairs
Date
2013-11-19
Image Code
Kim__864
Author
Lehoux, Nic
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
Internal wooden stairs detail
Date
2013-11-19
Image Code
Kim__867
Author
Lehoux, Nic
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
View on the auditorium stage
Date
2013-11-19
Image Code
Kim__870
Author
Lehoux, Nic
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Subject
Auditorium of 298 seats, located on the lower level, with an entirely glazed wall
Date
2013-11-19
Image Code
Kim__871
Author
Lehoux, Nic
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Title
-
Scale
-
Size
A3
Date
2008/03/03
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
Kim-rp_216
Author
Renzo Piano
Copyright
Renzo Piano
Title
-
Scale
-
Size
A4
Date
2008/06/22
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
Kim-rp_383
Author
Renzo Piano
Copyright
Renzo Piano
Title
Approaching from East
Scale
-
Size
91.4x47.5 cm
Date
2011/01/01
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
Kim-rp_882
Author
Renzo Piano
Copyright
Renzo Piano
Title
-
Scale
-
Size
A4
Date
2009/08/01
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
Kim-rp_810
Author
Renzo Piano
Copyright
Renzo Piano
Title
Exhibition room
Scale
-
Size
28x35.5 cm
Date
2010/10/02
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
Kim-rp_934
Author
Renzo Piano
Copyright
Renzo Piano
Title
Urban context green
Scale
N/A
Size
A3
Date
2009/01/28
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
KAM_E_027
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
-
Scale
N/A
Date
2012/09/01
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
KAM_E_148
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
-
Scale
1/16"=1'-0"
original drawing width: 122 cm
original drawing height: 45 cm
Size
122 x 45 cm
Date
2012/09/11
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
KAM_E_147
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
Piazza
(Square)
Scale
N/A
Date
2011/07/01
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
KAM_E_151
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
Section through gallery
Scale
N/A
Date
2011/07/01
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
KAM_E_152
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
Cable tray at top of wall - section
Scale
1'-2"=1'-0"
original drawing: A3
Size
A3
Date
2010/11/09
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
KAM_E_025
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
(Detail)
Scale
N/A
Size
A2
Date
2011/07/01
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
KAM_E_149
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
Plan section sk 03
Scale
N/A
Size
A2
Date
2011/07/01
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
KAM_E_150
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
Site plan
Scale
NTS
Date
2013/11/19
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
KAM_DW_297
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
Plan level B1
Scale
NTS
Date
2013/10/28
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
KAM_DW_298
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
Plan level 1
Scale
NTS
Date
2013/10/22
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
KAM_DW_299
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
West - East Section
Scale
NTS
Date
2013/11/19
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
KAM_DW_300
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
South Gallery Section
Scale
NTS
Date
2013/10/16
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
KAM_DW_301
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
South Elevation
Scale
NTS
Date
2013/11/12
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
KAM_DW_302
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
South Elevation
Scale
NTS
Date
2013/10/16
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
KAM_DW_303
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
East Elevation
Scale
NTS
Date
2013/11/06
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
KAM_DW_304
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
South Gallery Wall Section
Scale
NTS
Date
2013/10/30
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
KAM_DW_305
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
Auditorium Plan Level B1
Scale
NTS
Date
2013/10/30
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
KAM_DW_306
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
Auditorium Section
Scale
NTS
Date
2013/10/25
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
KAM_DW_307
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
Building sections
Scale
1/8"=1'-0"
Date
2013/12/30
Drawing number
A5_3001
Drawing code
KAM_DW_047
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
Building sections
Scale
1/8"=1'-0"
Date
2013/12/30
Drawing number
A5_3003
Drawing code
KAM_DW_049
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
Enlarged section
Scale
1/2"=1'-0"
Date
2013/12/30
Drawing number
A5_3101
Drawing code
KAM_DW_064
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
Enlarged section
Scale
1/2"=1'-0"
Date
2013/12/30
Drawing number
A5_3103
Drawing code
KAM_DW_066
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
Enlarged section
Scale
1/2"=1'-0"
Date
2013/12/30
Drawing number
A5_3106
Drawing code
KAM_DW_069
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
Exterior wall system 1 typical sections
Scale
3"=1'-0"
Date
2013/12/30
Drawing number
A5_5301
Drawing code
KAM_DW_173
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
Exterior wall system 1a east / west canopy sections
Scale
1"=1'-0"
Date
2013/12/30
Drawing number
A5_5307
Drawing code
KAM_DW_176
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
Exterior wall system 4 section details
Scale
3"=1'-0"
Date
2013/12/30
Drawing number
A5_5321
Drawing code
KAM_DW_181
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
Exterior wall system 5 section details
Scale
1 -1/2"=1'-0
Date
2013/12/30
Drawing number
A5_5327
Drawing code
KAM_DW_182
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
Exterior wall system 12 section details
Scale
3"=1'-0
Date
2013/12/30
Drawing number
A5_5366
Drawing code
KAM_DW_195
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
South Facade - Curtain Wall Details
Scale
NTS
Date
2013/11/16
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
KAM_DW_308
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
Roof Detail Section
Scale
NTS
Date
2009/08/04
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
KAM_DW_309
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
Glass Elevator
Scale
NTS
Date
2010/05/13
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
KAM_DW_310
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
South Facade Section Blow-up
Scale
NTS
Date
2013/11/21
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
KAM_DW_311
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
Roof System Section
Scale
NTS
Date
2013/11/21
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
KAM_DW_312
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
Laminated Timber Beam Connector - Type 1
Scale
NTS
Date
2013/12/05
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
KAM_DW_313
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
Laminated Timber Beam Connector - Type 2
Scale
NTS
Date
2013/12/05
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
KAM_DW_314
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
Laminated Timber Beam Connector - Type 3
Scale
NTS
Date
2013/12/05
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
KAM_DW_315
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
Laminated Timber Beam Connector - Type 4
Scale
NTS
Date
2013/12/05
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
KAM_DW_316
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
Laminated Timber Beam Connector - Type 5
Scale
NTS
Date
2013/12/05
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
KAM_DW_317
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
Clerestory Section Detail
Scale
NTS
Date
2013/10/10
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
KAM_DW_318
Author
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Copyright
Renzo Piano Building Workshop
Title
Facade mock-up
Date
2011/10/07
Model Code
Kim__366
Scale
1/1"=1'-0"
Model Author
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Title
Mock-up
Date
2010/04/09
Model Code
Kim__171
Scale
1/1"=1'=0"
Model Author
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Title
Mockup of interior
Date
2011/12/17
Model Code
Kim__194
Scale
1/1"=1'=0"
Model Author
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Title
Wood site modello
Date
2009/04/28
Model Code
KAM_MD_159
Scale
1/64"=1'-0"
Model Author
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Title
Inclined staircases - Auditorium Lobby stair
Date
2009/11/12
Model Code
KAM_MD_090
Scale
1/4"=1'-0"
Model Author
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Title
Kimbell museum model (south, center, north 1-2-3)
Date
2009/11/23
Model Code
KAM_MD_089
Scale
1/8"=1'-0"
Model Author
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Title
Site model
Date
2009/03/01
Model Code
KAM_MD_086
Scale
1/120"=1'-0
Model Author
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects