The six finalists vying for the chance to design an expansion of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City have been selected ahead of next spring’s winner announcement.
The first stage of the competition, which we announced last month, attracted 182 entries from 30 different countries on six continents. The museum’s selection committee expanded the shortlist from five to six teams in recognition of their designs’ excellence. The finalists will next visit the museum for a detailed introduction before they begin working on concept designs over the next three months.
The six lead firms for the expansion are:
Whoever does win will be working within an anticipated budget of between $160 million – $170 million. Finalists were not required to submit a design proposal with the initial selection round. Each team will receive a competition fee of $75,000 for their design work when the competition concludes.
Julián Zugazagoitia, the Director & CEO of the Nelson-Atkins said finally: "The invitation to envision our future was a call-out to creativity. We’re at an invigorating moment for the museum. Though this is a complex project requiring deep analysis and rigor around the budget, all options are on the table. The interest in this project is a recognition of how the acclaimed Bloch Building expansion by Steven Holl captured the public imagination and was pivotal for the Nelson-Atkins in increasing museum attendance and access.”
A winner will be announced in the spring of 2025.
The Architect's Chair / Edition #3
Register by Wed, Jan 15, 2025
Submit by Tue, Feb 18, 2025
250,000 € Prize / HOUSE OF THE FUTURE 2024/25
Register by Wed, Apr 30, 2025
Submit by Mon, Jun 2, 2025
Architecture at Zero Competition 2024
Register/Submit by Mon, Dec 16, 2024
The Buildner UNBUILT Award 2025 / 100,000€ Prize
Register by Thu, Mar 6, 2025
Submit by Thu, Nov 20, 2025
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I really hope they don't choose Selldorf.