Modern Masters: I.M. Pei

We just spotted a new museum to add to our list of must sees, the Museum of Islamic Art in Qatar, designed by renowned Chinese American architect, I.M. Pei. At 91, this prolific architect has designed many of the museums you've passed through in your travels. If you're not familiar with his work, you should be and we've selected some of our favorites for a virtual tour.

Image: Ammar Abd Rabbo.

Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, Qatar, exterior.

Image: Ammar Abd Rabbo.

Museum of Islamic Art, Doha, Qatar, interior.

Image: Giuliagas.

Louvre Pyramid, Paris, France.
The iconic pyramid was added to the Louvre by Pei in 1989.

Image: Swamibu.

Louvre Pyramid, Paris, France.
View of the Louvre pyramid from below.

Image: LIN CHIA HUI.

Miho Museum, Shigaraki, Japan, exterior.

Image: john w.

Miho Museum, Shigaraki, Japan, interior.

Image: zemistor.

Deutsches Historisches Museum, Berlin, Germany, exterior.

Image: /// Sarah.

Deutsches Historisches Museum, Berlin, Germany, detail.

Image: darajan.

National Gallery of Art, East Building, Washington, DC, exterior.

Image: mj*laflaca.

National Gallery of Art, East Building, Washington, DC, interior.

What's your favorite Pei design? I'm partial to the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC having worked there and knowing its history. Did you know that Pei and the director, J. Carter Brown, went on a grand tour of Europe selecting the best elements of their favorite museums to create the East Wing?

Still craving more Pei? Check out this Flickr group dedicated to his work or start your research here.