Design
1983 - 1984
Construction
1984 - 1986
Area of the pavilion
576 m2
Lenght
48 m
Width
12 m
Height
7 m
Floors
1
Client
IBM Europe
Architect
B.W. Building Workshop - Renzo Piano architetto
Consultants
Ove Arup & Partners (P. Rice, T. Barker)
Date Author Title
Subject
(from left) R. Gaggero, R. Piano and S. Ishida are studying the design of the pavilion with help of prototypes
Date
Image Code
Ibm__041
Author
Berengo Gardin, Gianni
Copyright
Berengo Gardin, Gianni
Subject
Workmen during the construction of the arch prototype at Mostes Shipyard in Genova Prà
Date
October/November 1982
Image Code
Ibm__129
Author
Copyright
Fondazione Renzo Piano
Subject
Arch protype on the beach realized at Mostes Shipyard.
Date
October/November 1982
Image Code
Ibm__037
Author
Berengo Gardin, Gianni
Copyright
Berengo Gardin, Gianni
Subject
Detail of the arch prototype
Date
October/November 1972
Image Code
Ibm__168
Author
Berengo Gardin, Gianni
Copyright
Berengo Gardin, Gianni
Subject
A glued finger joint cements wooden strut to cast aluminium elements that slips into one of the slots in the node-joint
Date
Image Code
Ibm__110
Author
Ishida, Shunji
Copyright
Fondazione Renzo Piano
Subject
Ends of the inner chord struts
Date
Image Code
Ibm__104
Author
Berengo Gardin, Gianni
Copyright
Berengo Gardin, Gianni
Subject
In foreground arch-trusses wait to be pinned and bolted into position from the vault seen in the background
Date
Image Code
Ibm__066
Author
Vincent, Paul
Copyright
Fondazione Renzo Piano
Subject
Structure under construction
Date
Image Code
Ibm__130
Author
Copyright
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Fondazione Renzo Piano
Subject
Polycarbonate pyramids being cleaned, once assembly, or loaded after dir-assembly
Date
Image Code
Ibm__081
Author
Berengo Gardin, Gianni
Copyright
Berengo Gardin, Gianni
Subject
Pavilion assembled in Milan with one of the two trucks containing mainframe computer and plant that remained beside it while open to the public
Date
Image Code
Ibm__100
Author
Berengo Gardin, Gianni
Copyright
Berengo Gardin, Gianni
Subject
Like a circus, the transparent pavilion was ser up in several European cities: York
Date
Image Code
Ibm__017
Author
Berengo Gardin, Gianni
Copyright
Berengo Gardin, Gianni
Subject
Close-up view of the structure in York suggesting how the public felt with its unintimidating and welcoming presence
Date
Image Code
Ibm__052
Author
Berengo Gardin, Gianni
Copyright
Berengo Gardin, Gianni
Subject
the structure in Amsterdam Vondel Park
Date
Image Code
Ibm__080
Author
Berengo Gardin, Gianni
Copyright
Berengo Gardin, Gianni
Subject
Like a circus, the transparent pavilion was set up in several European cities. It served as a site for presenting communications technology of the future and, at the same time, it was a transparent greenhouse that perfectly mashed with the park
Date
Image Code
Ibm__088
Author
Berengo Gardin, Gianni
Copyright
Berengo Gardin, Gianni
Subject
View of the structure in the park
Date
Image Code
Ibm__098
Author
Berengo Gardin, Gianni
Copyright
Berengo Gardin, Gianni
Subject
People sitting in the park in Milan, where the Pavillion is installed
Date
Image Code
Ibm__099
Author
Berengo Gardin, Gianni
Copyright
Berengo Gardin, Gianni
Subject
Against the medieval and leafy backdrop of Stuttgart Schlossplatz
Date
Image Code
Ibm__102
Author
Berengo Gardin, Gianni
Copyright
Berengo Gardin, Gianni
Subject
Aligned on axis with central tower of Schloss Charlottenburg in Berlin
Date
Image Code
Ibm__103
Author
Berengo Gardin, Gianni
Copyright
Berengo Gardin, Gianni
Subject
The pavilion nestled in greenery in a park in Milan
Date
Image Code
Ibm__106
Author
Berengo Gardin, Gianni
Copyright
Berengo Gardin, Gianni
Subject
Outside the Natural History Museum in London
Date
Image Code
Ibm__108
Author
Roiter, Fulvio
Copyright
Fondazione Renzo Piano
Subject
In the parc du Champ de Mars in Paris
Date
Image Code
Ibm__112
Author
Berengo Gardin, Gianni
Copyright
Berengo Gardin, Gianni
Subject
Like a circus, the transparent pavilion was ser up in several European cities: Copenaghen
Date
Image Code
Ibm__115
Author
Berengo Gardin, Gianni
Copyright
Berengo Gardin, Gianni
Subject
Detail of the structure
Date
Image Code
Ibm__082
Author
Roiter, Fulvio
Copyright
Fondazione Renzo Piano
Subject
Detail of the structure
Date
Image Code
Ibm__083
Author
Berengo Gardin, Gianni
Copyright
Berengo Gardin, Gianni
Subject
Detail of the structure of the joints between the various material
Date
Image Code
Ibm__025
Author
Berengo Gardin, Gianni
Copyright
Berengo Gardin, Gianni
Subject
View of junctions
Date
Image Code
Ibm__109
Author
Berengo Gardin, Gianni
Copyright
Berengo Gardin, Gianni
Subject
The internal space of the pavilion
Date
Image Code
Ibm__019
Author
Berengo Gardin, Gianni
Copyright
Berengo Gardin, Gianni
Subject
Mime artists invite uninhibited encounter with the computer
Date
Image Code
Ibm__101
Author
Berengo Gardin, Gianni
Copyright
Berengo Gardin, Gianni
Subject
Concert also brought in visitors. This view emphasises the transparency of the pyramids
Date
Image Code
Ibm__028
Author
Berengo Gardin, Gianni
Copyright
Berengo Gardin, Gianni
Subject
-
Scale
-
Size
A4
Date
(1982/05)
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
IBM-rp_006
Author
Renzo Piano
Copyright
Fondazione Renzo Piano
Subject
Arch and detail of the joints
Scale
-
Size
A4
Date
1982 - 1986
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
IBM-rp_059
Author
Renzo Piano
Copyright
Fondazione Renzo Piano
Subject
-
Scale
-
Size
A4
Date
(1984/05)
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
IBM-rp_013
Author
Renzo Piano
Copyright
Fondazione Renzo Piano
Subject
IBM detail and section
Scale
-
Size
A4
Date
1983 - 1984
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
IBM-rp_068
Author
Renzo Piano
Copyright
Fondazione Renzo Piano
Subject
Detail of a joint
Scale
-
Size
A4
Date
(1983/07/13)
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
IBM-rp_061
Author
Renzo Piano
Copyright
Fondazione Renzo Piano
Subject
Itinery of the exhibit
Scale
1:5000000
Size
A1
Date
1982/06
Drawing number
-
Drawing code
IBM_E_004
Author
Renzo Piano architetto-B.W. Building Workshop
Copyright
Fondazione Renzo Piano
Title
-
Scale
1:50
Size
106 x 61 cm
Date
1982/09
Drawing number
027
Drawing code
IBM_E_005
Author
Renzo Piano architetto-B.W. Building Workshop
Copyright
Fondazione Renzo Piano
Title
Long section through pavilion
Scale
1:20
Size
440 x 77 cm
Date
1982/09/09
Drawing number
028
Drawing code
IBM_E_007
Author
Shunji Ishida/Renzo Piano architetto-B.W. Building Workshop
Copyright
Fondazione Renzo Piano
Title
Site plan-Milan site n.2
Scale
1:200
Size
87,50 x 63,00 cm
Date
1984/08/14
Drawing number
M005
Drawing code
IBM_E_001
Author
Atelier Piano
Copyright
Fondazione Renzo Piano
Title
Typical transversal section
Scale
1:10
Size
A0
Date
1984/02/21
Drawing number
171a
Drawing code
IBM_E_006
Author
Shunji Ishida/Renzo Piano architetto - B.W. srl Building Workshop
Copyright
Fondazione Renzo Piano
Title
IBM Travelling Exhibition Reference Drawing
Scale
1:10
Size
118,50 x 90 cm
Date
1983/11/09
Drawing number
152a
Drawing code
IBM_E_002
Author
Shunji Ishida/Renzo Piano architetto - B.W. srl Building Workshop
Copyright
Fondazione Renzo Piano
Title
IBM Travelling Technology Exhibition-Particolare
Scale
1:1
Size
108,70 x 49,00 cm
Date
1982/04/20
Drawing number
032
Drawing code
IBM_E_003
Author
Shunji Ishida/Renzo Piano architetto - B.W. srl Building Workshop
Copyright
Fondazione Renzo Piano
Title
Detail of top of pyramid
Scale
1:1
Size
88,80 x 63,31 cm
Date
1984/01/27
Drawing number
156C
Drawing code
IBM_E_175
Author
Building Workshop s.r.l.
Ishida, Shunji
Copyright
Fondazione Renzo Piano
Title
Polycarbonate pyramids joint detail
Scale
1:1
Size
89,05 x 62,89 cm
Date
1984/02/10
Drawing number
158B
Drawing code
IBM_E_188
Author
Building Workshop s.r.l.
Ishida, Shunji
Copyright
Fondazione Renzo Piano
Title
General Building Model
Date
1983-01-01
Model Code
IBM_MD_008_T
Scale
1:50
Model Author
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Title
General Building Model
Date
1983-01-01
Model Code
IBM_MD_008_F
Scale
1:50
Model Author
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Title
General Building Model
Date
1983-01-01
Model Code
IBM_MD_008_Z
Scale
1:50
Model Author
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Title
Typical Arch Half-Portion - As Built
Date
1984-01-01
Model Code
IBM_MD_011_F
Scale
1:1
Model Author
Title
Laminated Secondary Beam - As Built
Date
1983-11-01
Model Code
IBM_MD_015_Z
Scale
1:1
Model Author
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Title
Laminated Outer Rib
Date
1982-10-01
Model Code
IBM_MD_007_F
Scale
1:1
Model Author
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Title
Laminated Outer Rib
Date
1982-10-01
Model Code
IBM_MD_007_Z
Scale
1:1
Model Author
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Title
Connection Detail - End of the Inner Ribs
Date
1982-10-01
Model Code
IBM_MD_003_Z
Scale
1:1
Model Author
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Title
Joint between Main and Secondary Timber
Date
1982-10-01
Model Code
IBM_MD_004_Z
Scale
1:1
Model Author
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Title
Connection between Ladder and Pyramid - As Built
Date
1983-11-01
Model Code
IBM_MD_005_F
Scale
1:1
Model Author
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Title
Connection between Top Pyramid and Outer Rib
Date
1982-10-01
Model Code
IBM_MD_002_Z
Scale
1:1
Model Author
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Title
Connection between Ladder and Pyramid - As Built
Date
1983-11-01
Model Code
IBM_MD_005_T
Scale
1:1
Model Author
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects
Title
Connection between Ladder and Pyramid - As Built
Date
1983-11-01
Model Code
IBM_MD_005_Z
Scale
1:1
Model Author
RPBW - Renzo Piano Building Workshop Architects