Did IM Pei use sailboat parts in the construction of the Louvre Pyramid?

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Yes, a modified version of the rigging system used on his boat, was used to give the four sides of the pyramid enough structure so that no steel beems were required. The company who designed the rigging system was NavTech (sp?) from Littleton, Ma

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