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David Adjaye wins competition for the National Museum of African American History and Culture

Apr 2009

By Sebastian J — Filed under: Awarded Competitions ,Museums and Libraries , David Adjaye, The Freelon Group, USA, Washington DC

A couple of weeks ago, we featured the six finalists for the new National Museum of African American History and Culture. Finally, the Smithsonian Institute chose the team lead by Tanzanian-born, London-based architect David Adjaye.

The team that created the winning design also includes the Freelon Group, David Brody Bond and SmithGroup. When accepting the commission, Adjaye said, “Throughout the history of African-American struggle and celebration, there are these moments of praise,” he said. “It’s for us a deeply spiritual and powerful culture.” The museum will cost $500 million and is expected to open on the National Mall in 2015.

Seen at The New York Times. More images after the break.

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Finalists for the National Museum of African American History and Culture

Apr 2009

By Sebastian J — Filed under: Architecture News ,Competitions ,Museums and Libraries , Devrouax & Purnell, Diller Scofidio, Moody Nolan, Moshe Safdie, Norman Foster, The Freelon Group, USA, Washington DC

The Smithsonian Institute has announced the finalists for the new National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington D.C. The museum will be located at the end of the Washington Mall, being the latest addition to this location. The design concepts will be on show at the castle building until April 6. The, a jury will select a winner. The museum will open in 2015, at a cost of 500 million dollars.