Institut du Monde Arabe in Paris
The images in my Photo Friday post were from the Institut du Monde Arabe on the Left Bank in Paris. The windows don't just look like camera lenses, they open and close depending upon the amount of sun streaming through, which makes this a very interesting building to sit and watch. On the top floor there there is a nice (if expensive) Middle Eastern restaurant, with a gorgeous view of the city, but the real find is the hidden cafeteria serving middle eastern stews and kabobs in a college like atmosphere. In summer, after you've stuffed yourself, you can enjoy the same view afforded by the more expensive restaraunt by splurging on tea service in a rooftop garden.
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Posted on June 29, 2009 |
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Lucia on July 2, 2009 at 5:28 p.m.
Very cool spot. Adding this to our growing list of Paris destinations. Amazing that those windows close and open according to the light and thanks for the tip on the cafeteria dining.
Music SE on July 17, 2010 at 11:52 p.m.
The windows are cool. It is especially nice to have such in summer when there is too much sun and it gets too hot and in winter when there is little sun. I'd love to have such windows. It is a great solution.
4Shared Download on November 1, 2010 at 7:07 a.m.
the "camrea lens" window very interesting. Looks artistic and expensive without leaving its function as a source of incoming light.