Two Architecture Firms Selected to Design Obama Library/Presidential Center in Chicago

From the Obama Foundation Web Site:

The Obama Foundation has selected Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects | Partners (TWBTA) to lead the design team for the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, and Interactive Design Architects (IDEA) to be their partner as they begin this exciting project. TWBTA stood out in their commitment to explore the best ways of creating an innovative center for action that inspires communities and individuals to take on our biggest challenges. IDEA brings local knowledge and a track record for delivering excellence to large, complex civic projects.

Learn More About Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects | Partners and Interactive Design Architects (IDEA) Each Architecture Firm, View Examples of Their Work

Learn More About All of the Finalists

The Firms

Direct to Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects | Partners Website

Direct to Interactive Design Partners Website

Media Coverage

Obamas Choose New York Architects to Design Chicago Library and Museum (via Chicago Tribune)

Who are Obama Library Architects Tod Williams, Billie Tsien (via Chicago Tribune)

Obamas Tap Two Firms to Design Obama Center in Chicago (via Chicago Tribune)

Background

Obama, First Lady Review Presidential Library Design Proposals (May 1, 2016)

Barack Obama Foundation Issues RFP to Seven Potential Architects for the Future Presidential Center (December, 21, 2015)