Visiting timetable10:00 AM09:00 PM
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Fondation Louis Vuitton, 8 Avenue du Mahatma Gandhi, 75116 Paris, France
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FLV Roof: Glass Views, Ribs, and Sky

A reading of FLV’s roof—glass views, structural ribs, and sky’s role in the experience.

12/23/2025
12 min read
FLV roof glass view

Roof Glass Internal Roof

Overview

Reading the roof from within—glass expressivity, structural ribs, and sky as a changing ceiling.


Structure & Glass

  • Ribs choreograph glass fields and drainage.
  • Fixings maintain tolerances under thermal movement.

Sky as Ceiling

  • Seasonal light alters interior mood.
  • Weather writes temporary architecture on surfaces.

Visitor Notes

  • Track rib spacing and glass seams
  • Compare roof readings in morning vs dusk

About the Author

Paris Culture Desk

Paris Culture Desk

I wrote this guide so your visit to the Fondation Louis Vuitton feels calm, curious, and well‑timed—without missing what makes Gehry’s building so special.

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FLV Roof
Glass Sails
Structure

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