Louvre Pyramid of an Egyptian death symbol in the middle of Paris. Meanwhile, political critics referred to the structure as "Pharaoh Francois' Pyramid". Many still continue to feel the harsh modernism of the edifice is out of place. During the design phase, there was a proposal that the design include a spire on the pyramid to simplify window washing. Pei objected, however, and this proposal was eliminated. It has been claimed by some that the glass panes in the Louvre Pyramid number exactly 666, "the number of the beast", often associated with Satan. Dominique Stezepfandt's book "François Mitterrand, Grand Architecte de l'Univers"
Architecture of the Paris Métro Musée du Louvre". As part of the change, Louvre station took on the name "Louvre – Rivoli". Nevertheless, the resulting configuration – with the specially decorated Louvre station at a further distance from the museum – is confusing. Other stations were subsequently redecorated on the theme of the landmark situated above them or to reflect the cultural significance of the name of the station. A handful of stations were redecorated according to more general themes as part of the 2000 celebrations of the Métro's centenary. Architecture of the Paris Métro From the original plain white tilework and "art nouveau" entrances,