Although design details are scant, it has been revealed that the project will house additional exhibition and event space and the new Hillary Rodham Clinton Institute.
The Spanish studio was chosen from a competition shortlist of formidable—and arguably bigger name—contenders including David Chipperfield Architects and Diller Scofidio + Renfro.
Words from songs performed by one of the borough’s best-selling sons will grace the limestone-clad Art Deco landmark at Grand Army Plaza until October.