Renzo Piano was commissioned to design Zentrum Paul Klee museum which as to showcase the collection of artist Paul Klee. Paul Klee was an artist who was inspired by the silence of nature but especially the silence of water. It was evident that Piano incorporated that inspiration into the overall design of the building with a iconic bold wave form on a gently sloping site which compliment each other well. The form is bold but not so striking that the $86 million building clouds the relationship of the site and the Alps in the background.
EXTERIOR SPACE
The site is a slighting sloping green field featuring the Swiss alps in the background and a motorway. The design features a bold wave form which is made out of steel which is illuminated at night for aesthetic purposes and also to compliment the lights of the motorway. The design feater 3 waves which create three main interior spaces (main hall, exhibition hall and library) and features a combination of skylights and glazed glass panes to circulate sunlight but also to achieve a flowing vibrancy to the facade. The design is to house artwork which is light sensitive. Therefore for this situation Piano decide to incorporate a green roof area which branches from the landscape. This allows not light to enter the room but also provide a great aesthetic and environmental benefits. The external space due to the inconsistency of the height and width, a ever changing experience is achieved to the space .INTERIOR SPACE
The Interior space is naturally light during the day with the facade being heavily glazed with glass and skylights while the blinds on the external facade allows light control when necessary. The rooms incorporate a clean environmental colour scheme by using primarily white or light colours in combination of lush green grass surrounding the exterior but shown through the glazed glass panes, incorporating the landscape. 
MATERIALS
- Steel
- Glazed glass
- Concrete
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