Selldorf, STUDIOS, BASE Selected for Louvre Renovation
On May 18, 2026, the winner of the 'Louvre–Nouvelle Renaissance' competition was revealed by the French Minister of Culture. The renovation team, which includes STUDIOS Architecture, Selldorf Architects from New York, and landscape architecture firm BASE Paysagiste, was chosen to revamp the Musée du Louvre. This significant renovation was first announced in January 2025, prompted by worries regarding the museum's declining state. The initial round of the competition occurred in June 2025, and by October 2025, five teams were shortlisted. The project's goal is to restore and enhance the building, ensuring the preservation of its collections while addressing modern public needs, particularly in sustainability.
Key facts
- Winning team: STUDIOS Architecture, Selldorf Architects, BASE Paysagiste.
- Announced by French Minister of Culture on May 18, 2026.
- Competition: 'Louvre–Nouvelle Renaissance'.
- First round in June 2025, shortlist of five teams in October 2025.
- Renovation announced in January 2025 due to deteriorating condition.
- Dual objective: repair and transform for preservation and sustainability.
- Museum director expressed concerns about condition.
- Project includes sustainability requirements for coming decades.
Entities
Institutions
- STUDIOS Architecture
- Selldorf Architects
- BASE Paysagiste
- Musée du Louvre
- French Minister of Culture
Locations
- Paris
- France