The Quality of Light

The wonderful quality of light flowing through into the central portion of the Modern Wing comes from the design of the roof, another work of art on its own.

There are several places to see striking views of the light filtering through that roof, but none better than the middle of the central core, which has easy access to both sides of the building. While the balcony photo suggests easy access from side to side, that is not the case. One of the questions about the design of the building is that a person on the top floor, finishing in the galleries, might be only 30-40 years away from the restaurant and the viewing area on the roof. But their is no direct access. One must walk down to the first floor and then take an elevator up to the third floor. Security concerns were cited as the basis for this choice, but it is a strange trip down and up!