Lina Ghotmeh: Museums Beyond Conservation
Lina Ghotmeh, the architect behind the British Museum's Western Range remodelling, aims to reimagine the institution as "a place of connections".
Ghotmeh, born in Beirut and based in Paris, won the competition in February 2025. Her team includes conservation specialists Purcell and engineers Arup.
Museums should go beyond conservation to foster exchange, reflection and critical thinking
The project goal is to transform the Western Range into "an extraordinary space, a place of connections for the world and of the world".
Author's summary: Lina Ghotmeh reimagines the British Museum as a hub for global connections.
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