In this clip from I.M. Pei: Building China Modern, Pei describes the resistance he initially faced when building The Louvre Pyramid and how he worked through the cultural attitudes that were resistant to putting a modern structure in a classical space. A production of PACEM Productions, distribution by by Bullfrog Films (www.bullfrogfilms.com).
Written Features
Chronological Index of Pei’s Buildings and Projects
I.M. Pei has completed numerous buildings in the last 60 years aggregating an astounding body...
Suzhou Museum Photo Gallery
See stunning images of the completed Suzhou Museum, including images of the Chinese garden and...
Interview with Executive Producer/Producer Eugene B. Shirley
Shirley discusses how he initially became interested in the work of Pei, the multiple trips...
Interview with Anne Makepeace, the Director/Writer of I.M. Pei: Building China Modern
Anne Makepeace talks about the challenges of filming in China, her creative process when interviewing...
Video Features
I.M. Pei Discusses The Louvre Pyramid
Pei explains the factors involved when introducing modern design to a classic institution
I.M. Pei Creating The Suzhou Museum Garden
Watch Pei problem-solve to create a modern garden with traditional Chinese sensibilities
I.M. Pei Discusses The Hong Kong Bank of China Building
Pei discusses the challenges he faced building a late modernist building in China
Clips & Scenes: I.M. Pei Creating The Suzhou Museum Garden
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