WASHINGTON, DC — The striking glass ceiling of the East Building at the National Gallery of Art, designed by architect Pei. This geometric skylig

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WASHINGTON, DC — The striking glass ceiling of the East Building at the National Gallery of Art, designed by architect Pei. This geometric skylight structure allows natural light to flood the modernist interior, creating a dynamic interplay of light and shadow. The angular design of the ceiling echoes the building's exterior form, exemplifying Pei's innovative approach to museum architecture and his mastery of integrating form with function.

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Size: 7728px × 5152px
Photo credit: © David Coleman | Have Camera Will Travel / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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