Five teams have been shortlisted to take part in a competition to help the British Museum find an architect-led team to develop designs for the Western Range at its site in Bloomsbury, London. The teams are led by 6a architects, David Chipperfield Architects, Eric Parry Architects with Jamie Fobert Architects, Lina Ghotmeh Architecture, and OMA.
Each team's design approach is on display at the Museum.
Here is the exhibition entry from Lina Ghotmeh Architecture.
What is your team all about?
We are a diverse, multidisciplinary team enriched by voices from the cultures represented in the British Museum’s collections. Rooted in history and inspired by innovation, we design spaces that heal, connect, and inspire shared futures.
What is your big idea for the Western Range Galleries?
Our vision transforms the Western Range into a living museum—a place of dialogue and reinvention. “An Archaeology of the Future,” where historic narratives intertwine with contemporary perspectives.
With a commitment to sustainability and inclusivity, we reimagine a rich canvas of enchanting experiences sparking curiosity, cultural exchange, and healing.
Voices from across time and place speak, inviting visitors to participate in universal connections through tactile encounters and immersive storytelling. This bold transformation renews the British Museum as a global meeting point of shared history where poetics and care foster peace and understanding.
To find out more about architectural competitions, please call 020 8771 6445, or email competitions@colander.co.uk