Lina Ghotmeh贏得大英博物館西區展廳改造設計競賽
lina ghotmeh wins british museum competition to redesign its western range galleries
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Lina Ghotmeh將改造大英博物館的西展廳
Lina Ghotmeh建筑事務所(LG—A)贏得了大英博物館西區展廳的重新設計競賽,標志著該機構總體規劃邁出關鍵一步。這次的改造將成為全球重要的文化翻新項目,計劃于2026年中期完成,重新設計這座歷史悠久的博物館內重要文物的建筑結構與展陳方式。黎巴嫩裔建筑師Ghotmeh表示:“我與團隊非常激動能開啟大英博物館西區改造的旅程。這場競賽充滿了思想和設計的精彩碰撞。我期待繼續這一場偉大的改造過程,將博物館重塑成為一個非凡的空間——一個連接世界、屬于世界的場所?!?br />
Lina Ghotmeh to revamp british museum’s western range galleries
Lina Ghotmeh—Architecture (LG—A) wins the competition to redesign the Western Range galleries of the British Museum, marking a pivotal step in the ongoing Masterplan project of the institution. The ambitious transformation will be one of the most significant cultural renovations worldwide, reconfiguring the architecture and display of key artifacts within the historic museum by the middle of 2026. ‘My team and I are thrilled to embark on this journey for the renovation of the Western Range of the British Museum,’ shares the Lebanese-born architect. ‘This competition has been an exciting process shaped by dialogue and multiple voices. I am looking forward to continuing this rich and collaborative process as we work towards transforming this section of the museum into an extraordinary space — a place of connections for the world and of the world.’
all images courtesy of Lina Ghotmeh, unless stated otherwise
Ghotmeh的方案包括為“古代世界七大奇跡”之一的哈利卡納蘇斯陵墓(位于今土耳其博德魯姆)重新設計專屬空間。評審團由知名建筑師Yvonne Farrell、Meneesha Kellay、Mahrukh Tarapor、Sarah Younger,以及大英博物館董事會主席George Osborn和館長Dr. Nicholas Cullinan組成。董事會成員Tracey Emin、Charlie Mayfield等也參與了決策。
the architect’s ‘archaeological’ approach wins the jury
Led by Lina Ghotmeh, the Paris-based practice was selected for its sensitivity to the context of the museum, demonstrating a profound understanding of collections display and visitor interaction. The jury particularly resonated with the architect’s ‘archaeological’ approach, which aligns with the historical and curatorial ethos of the British Museum.
The competition drew over 60 international teams, culminating in a nine-month selection process. It tasked participants with reimagining key gallery spaces within the Western Range, including the architecture and display of significant artifacts. Five finalists advanced to the second stage, where Lina Ghotmeh—architecture emerged as the unanimous choice.
Lina Ghotmeh’s proposal includes a reconfigured space dedicated to the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus—one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World—situated in present-day Bodrum, Turkey. The selection process was overseen by a distinguished jury, including Yvonne Farrell, Meneesha Kellay, Mahrukh Tarapor, and Sarah Younger, alongside George Osborn, Chairman of the British Museum, and Dr. Nicholas Cullinan, the Museum’s Director. Representatives of the Board of Trustees, including Tracey Emin, Charlie Mayfield, and Alejandro Santo Domingo, also played a role in the decision-making process.
▲ Lina Ghotmeh建筑事務所將重塑大英博物館西區展廳
Lina Ghotmeh—Architecture (LG—A) to redesign the Western Range galleries of the British Museum
the project to be delivered by the middle of 2026
Ghotmeh approaches each project as a layered excavation—unearthing a building’s past to inform its reimagined future. Prioritizing sustainability and natural materials, her vision resonated with the collection of the museum, which spans two million years of human history. ‘Lina Ghotmeh is an architect of extraordinary grace and gravitas. Her team’s proposals demonstrated an exceptional and materially sensitive architectural vision for the British Museum, and their ‘archaeological’ approach clearly understood the ambition for this project to be as much an intellectual transformation as an architectural one,’ explains Dr. Nicholas Cullinan, director of the British Museum. ‘Lina and her team have a track record for delivering unique and human-centred design with a timeless elegance. I am delighted we will be working together and excited for the years ahead at such a pivotal chapter for the Museum, embarking on a generationally significant project that will transform a third of our gallery space.’
Lina Ghotmeh will work alongside a multidisciplinary team, including artist Ali Cherri, Plan A for design team coordination, Purcell as executive and conservation architect, Arup for structural and civil engineering, and Holmes Studio for graphic design and wayfinding. Together, they will refine their winning concept into a final design approach set to be delivered by mid-2026.
▲ 競賽要求參賽者重新構想核心展廳空間
the competition tasked participants with reimagining key gallery spaces | image via @nicholascullinan
▲ 評審團對建筑師的“考古學方法”深表認同
the jury particularly resonated with the architect’s ‘archaeological’ approach | image via @nicholascullinan
▲ 這家總部位于巴黎的設計事務所因其對博物館環境的敏銳性而入選
the Paris-based practice was selected for its sensitivity to the context of the museum | image via @nicholascullinan
project info:
name: British Museum’s Western Range galleries renovation
architect: Lina Ghotmeh—Architecture | @linaghotmeh_architecture
location: British Museum | @britishmuseum, London, United Kingdom