Devrouax & Purnell Architects/Pei Cobb Freed & Partners Architects submitted this design for the new National Museum of African American History and Culture. The models from all six finalists are on display at the Smithsonian Castle through April 6.
courtesy of Devrouax + Purnell ? Pei Cobb Freed & Partners
Another view of the design by Devrouax & Purnell Architects/Pei Cobb Freed & Partners Architects. I.M. Pei also designed the East Building of the National Gallery of Art.
courtesy of Devrouax + Purnell ? Pei Cobb Freed & Partners
A more futuristic design comes from Diller Scofidio + Renfro in association with KlingStubbins. After the designs are displayed for the public, an 11-person jury will select the winning design.
courtesy of Diller Scofidio + Renfro with Kling Stubbins
The interior of the design by Diller Scofidio + Renfro in association with KlingStubbins includes huge windows, offering a view of the Washington Monument.
courtesy of Diller Scofidio + Renfro with Kling Stubbins
Foster + Partners/URS Group, Inc. offered another option for the Museum of African American History and Culture. Sir Norman Foster also designed the Kogod Courtyard at the Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture.
courtesy of Foster + Partners/URS Group
The aerial view of the Foster + Partners/URS Group's concept shows the building's nautilus-like shape. The design's concentric circles also echo the architecture of the Hirshhorn.
courtesy of Foster + Partners/URS Group
Freelon Group, Adjaye Associates and David Brody Bond in association with SmithGroup offered up this design submission.
courtesy of Freelon Adjaye Bond / SmithGroup
An interior view of the model by Freelon Group, Adjaye Associates and David Brody Bond in association with SmithGroup shows a unique ceiling design.
courtesy of Freelon Adjaye Bond / SmithGroup
This colorful design concept for the National Museum of African American History and Culture was submitted by Moody Nolan in association with Antoine Predock Architect.
Moody Nolan/Antoine Predock Architect PC
Another view of the Moody Nolan for the design concept.
Moody Nolan/Antoine Predock Architect PC
The interior view of the Moody Nolan design offers a dramatic mix of design elements.
Moody Nolan/Antoine Predock Architect PC
This dizzying design came from Moshe Safdie and Associates Inc.
courtesy of Moshe Safdie and Associates
An exterior view of the Moshe Safdie and Associates design.
courtesy of Moshe Safdie and Associates
Gallery Credits:
Text Editor Stephanie Merry
