Notice the arches, then notice their reflection in the marble. Study the skylights, then study the way they direct the light. Everything was conceived and shaped with intricate precision. But there is much to understand nonetheless. His design required workers to bend and sculpt it in ways previously unimagined.
Right angles are rare.
To step inside is to be swallowed by a whale. Inspired by its surroundings, the building envelops the light and the lake. Much of your experience there will depend on the time of day, the time of year, and where you stand. Whatever your vantage point, here is a guide to details you can study up close and elements you can see, for the time being, from afar. Calatrava's long and low-lying galleria is designed to complement the linear horizon of the lake.