Architects compete for Obama's presidential library

摘要

The Barack Obama Foundation has begun a global search for an architect to design a presidential archive and museum in Chicago. It issued a request for qualifications for the Obama Presidential Centre to an unidentified group of practices, though any architect can apply. The foundation would not reveal who it had invited to participate but said 90% were American, including a heavy representation of Chicago practices. If an international practice is chosen, it would be the first time a non-American has designed an American presidential library.