The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art International Design Competition: Creating a Museum for All

One of America’s finest art museums challenges designers to create ‘a museum for all’

US, international, emerging and established firms invited to participate
A public exhibition of finalist design concepts will be held in spring 2025
New addition(s) will create extra gallery, programming and visitor spaces and refresh and activate specific indoor and outdoor spaces
No design required at the first stage − architect-led multidisciplinary teams asked to submit details of project approach, team composition, and experience
Up to five finalist teams to receive US$75,000 competition fee for concept designs
Deadline for first stage responses is Tuesday, October 29, 2024