The undercroft of Henry Bacon’s Neoclassical D.C. landmark will be converted into a new museum focused on the history of the memorial and its emblematic role in the civil rights movement.
Ranking among the largest art museums in the U.S., the Edward Larrabee Barnes–designed DMA will be redesigned and expanded with a focus on accessibility and transparency.
Although implementation will ultimately be decided by member boards, the agreement promises to be a money- and time-saver for eligible U.S. architects seeking work in the UK and vice versa.
The SANAA co-founder and Canadian architecture doyenne are recipients of the prestigious prizes recognizing women who have made lasting impacts on the built environment.
Kohn first joined the Washington, D.C.–based nonprofit as a member several years after co-founding KPF alongside William Pedersen and Sheldon Fox in 1976.