First Look Inside the Obama Presidential Center by Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects
Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects have granted Architectural Digest an exclusive private tour of the Obama Presidential Center, offering the first interior glimpse of the civic-minded campus on Chicago's South Side. The center, designed to reflect the legacy of President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, features a museum, public library, athletic center, and gardens. The architecture emphasizes transparency and community engagement, with materials like limestone and glass. The project broke ground in 2021 and is expected to open in 2026.
Key facts
- Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects designed the Obama Presidential Center.
- The center is located on the South Side of Chicago.
- Architectural Digest provided a first look inside the center.
- The campus includes a museum, public library, athletic center, and gardens.
- Construction began in 2021.
- The center is expected to open in 2026.
- The design emphasizes transparency and community engagement.
- Materials used include limestone and glass.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Obama Presidential Center
- Architectural Digest
- Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects
Locations
- Chicago
- South Side
- United States