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 All of the Finalists
The Firms
Direct to Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects | Partners Website
Direct to Interactive Design Partners Website
Media Coverage
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)
Obama Foundation Releases Request for Qualifications For Architecture Firms Interested in Designing Obama Presidential Center (Library and Museum) (August 26, 2015) ||| Direct to RFQ