Louvre selects Studios Architecture Paris and Selldorf Architects for transformation

Three months behind schedule, the French Ministry of Culture has announced the winning architectural teams for the Louvre's transformation. Studios Architecture Paris and Selldorf Architects will design a new entrance on the museum's eastern facade and a dedicated room for Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa." The project aims to improve visitor flow and enhance the experience of viewing the iconic painting, which currently draws large crowds. The selection concludes a competition that attracted multiple proposals. No timeline or budget has been disclosed yet.