Frontmatter – 1
Table of Contents – 5
Preface – 6
Introduction – 10
PART I: NINE MUSEUMS BY RENZO PIANO BUILDING WORKSHOP
The Menil Collection 1982–1986 – 20
Beyeler Foundation, 1991–1997 – 32
Jean-Marie Tjibaou Cultural Center, 1991–1998 – 42
Cy Twombly Pavilion, 1992–1995 – 52
Nasher Sculpture Center, 1999–2003 – 62
High Museum Expansion, 1999–2005 – 74
Zentrum Paul Klee, 1999–2005 – 82
Renovation and Expansion of the Morgan Library and Museum, 2000–2006 – 90
Broad Contemporary Art Museum, 2003–2008 – 102
PART II: NATURAL LIGHT IN MUSEUMS BY RENZO PIANO BUILDING WORKSHOP
General Considerations – 112
Design Principles of the Daylight Systems – 124
APPENDICES
List of Abbreviations – 154
Project Details – 155
Bibliography – 158
About the Author – 159
Illustration Credits – 160