The Glass Pyramid: A Story of the Louvre Museum and Architect I. M. Pei

In 1981, architect I. M. Pei is asked to redesign the Louvre Museum in Paris, which has serious problems with its entrance and visitor flow. A Chinese American working in France, Pei encounters discrimination and other obstacles as he develops his plan. He works quietly on the project before revealing a modern glass pyramid that becomes the museum’s new entrance. The story focuses on architecture, persistence, and solving a complex design challenge.