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HOK Unveils
Plans for Biomimetic Barack Obama Presidential Library in Chicago
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President Barack Obama's
foundation has started the process of choosing an architect to design his
presidential library. The foundation said Wednesday it has invited firms to submit
their qualifications to design the Obama Presidential Center, which will be
located in one of two sites on Chicago's South Side.
The
centre will house Obama's presidential archives and an interactive museum about
his presidency.
Associated Press reports
The
foundation says it also envisions that the centre will include space for
community gardening, sports, "healthy dining" and research.
Foundation
Chairman Martin Nesbitt said the list of architects invited to submit
qualifications was heavily weighted toward U.S. firms, and particularly
Chicago-based firms.
President
Obama and the first lady will choose finalists later this year.
The centre is expected to
be finished in 2020 or 2021.
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