Renzo Piano is celebrated internationally for designs that combine inventive forms, natural materials, and abundant natural light to create buildings with an exceptional sensitivity to their environment. He is best known for important cultural projects, such as the Menil Collection in Houston (1982-87) and the Beyeler Foundation Museum in Basel (1994-97); and historical, civic projects, such as the Potsdamer Platz on the site of the former Berlin Wall. Piano has also completed numerous parks and residential projects.