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.
Multiple institutions have outright canceled their early-stage Adjaye commissions while others continue on without the direct involvement of the troubled architect.
The shortlisted designs—from David Chipperfield Architects, Diller Scofidio + Renfro, Johnston Marklee, Michael Maltzan Architecture, Nieto Sobejano Arquitectos, and Weiss/Manfredi—are now open for public comment.