it's a tightrope

anyone who has ever visited the kimbell art museum in ft.
worth has witnessed one of the most understated buildings to
display art in the world. louis kahn created a true masterpiece
in the eyes of most art, architecture and design aficionados
and the experience of walking through those hallowed halls
justifies the admiration without question.

today, renzo piano will unveil his design for the addition to
this most revered piece of american architecture. (we trust the
project is in good hands.)

nice article in the ny times on the challenge of adding on to
a masterpiece.