Personal Experience

When I first visited the Kimbell, I noticed the white, limestone color of the building outside. The colors made it stand out against the green shrubbery around the area, which allowed it to feel more subdued and natural. The interior gave off a natural feel to it as well, with its hardwood floors and minimalist look. One thing that struck me as interesting was how the natural light illuminated the museum’s interior. A guide explained to me that most museums make use of artificial lights because that’s the best way to preserve paintings, but in order to allow natural sunlight to be used in the museum’s design, Kahn implemented metal reflectors that go down the middle of the museum’s halls, that help keep excessive sunlight off the paintings.