King Foster

Norman Foster continues his worldwide domination with the news that, "Robert and Arlene Kogod, Washington philanthropists and art collectors, have donated $25 million for the renovation of the historic building in downtown Washington that houses the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Smithsonian?s National Portrait Gallery," from the Art Museum Network. Foster won the competition to design a glass enclosure over the Patent Office Building's 28,000 s.f. courtyard over 16 other competitors in Spring 2004.







In many ways resembling his previous design at the British Museum, it will create a "dynamic year-round ceremonial setting that will be a central focus for the museums."