<P> Designed by I.M. Pei and structurally engineered by Leslie E. Robertson Associates, the building rises above the shores of Lake Erie . It is a combination of geometric forms and cantilevered spaces that are anchored by a 162 - foot tower . The tower supports a dual - triangular - shaped glass "tent" that extends (at its base) onto a 65,000 - square - foot plaza that provides a main entry facade . </P> <P> The building houses more than 55,000 square feet of exhibition space, as well as administrative offices, a store, and a café . </P> <P> "In designing this building," Pei said, "it was my intention to echo the energy of rock and roll . I have consciously used an architectural vocabulary that is bold and new, and I hope the building will become a dramatic landmark for the city of Cleveland and for fans of rock and roll around the world ." </P> <Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This section needs additional citations for verification . Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . (January 2017) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> </Table>

Who built the rock and roll hall of fame