Lina Ghotmeh's Vision for the British Museum
Lina Ghotmeh, the architect behind the remodelling of the British Museum's Western Range, aims to reimagine the institution as "a place of connections".
Ghotmeh, who is Beirut-born and Paris-based, won the competition for the project in February 2025. Her team, including conservation specialists Purcell and engineers Arup, will transform the Western Range into "an extraordinary space, a place of connections for the world and of the world".
Museums should go beyond conservation to foster exchange, reflection and critical thinking
Ghotmeh's design is expected to redefine the role of the museum, making it a hub for global connections and intellectual exchange.
Author's summary: Lina Ghotmeh reimagines the British Museum as a global hub.