Five teams chosen for British Museum's Western Range Galleries redesign shortlist

The opportunity to author what could be one of the most significant cultural sector projects of this decade in the UK will come down to one of five architect-led teams shortlisted for the redevelopment of the British Museum’s Smirke building in London. After an international competition organized by Colander Associates drew 60 applicants, the following teams were selected as finalists ahead of the announcement of a winner, which is expected in 2025:Team one: 6a Architects with Advanced Integrated Solutions, Arup, David Bonnett Associates, Gitta Gschwendtner, Kellenberger-White, London School of Architecture, Purcell, Studio ZNATeam two: David Chipperfield Architects with AEA Consulting, Adamson Associates, Alan Baxter Associates, Arup, Atelier Brückner, Atelier Ten, Lobe Lloyd, Julian Harrap Architects, Plan A, Reusefully, Neal ShasoreTeam three: Eric Parry Architects and Jamie Fobert Architects with Buro Happold, David Bonnett Associates, Max Fordham, Mima, Price & Myers, Purcell, Space Syntax, Studio ZNATeam four: Lina Ghotmeh — Architecture with Ali Cherri, Arup, Holmes Studio, Plan A, PurcellTeam five: OMA with Arup, Benoy, Cookies, Ducks Scéno, EQ2 Light, Purcell, Salvatore Settis, Studio ZNARead the full post on Bustler