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Architects: Adjaye Associates, Freelon Adjaye Bond / SmithGroup
- Area: 420000 ft²
- Year: 2016
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Photographs:Darren Bradley
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Manufacturers: Bendheim, Goppion, Pure + FreeForm, Sto, Terrazzo & Marble, Zone Display Cases, Conwed, Sempergreen, Series Seating, USG Ceilings
Text description provided by the architects. Winning the competition to design the National Museum of African American History and Culture has consolidated the practice’s US portfolio with arguably the nation’s most prestigious new building. Located on Constitution Avenue, adjacent to the National Museum of American History and the Washington Monument, the museum will house exhibit galleries, administrative spaces, theatre space and collections storage space for the NMAAHC. As lead designer for the Freelon Adjaye Bond/SmithGroup (FAB) team, David Adjaye’s approach has been to establish both a meaningful relationship to this unique site as well as a strong conceptual resonance with America’s deep and longstanding African heritage. The design rests on three cornerstones: the “corona” shape and form of the building; the extension of the building out into the landscape – the porch; and the bronze filigree envelope.
