Obama to Cast Global Search for Chicago Presidential Center

Architect
In May, the University of Chicago was selected to host the Barack Obama
Presidential Library and Museum. Now referred to as the Barack Obama
Presidential Center, the building’s task force is expected to cast a global call
in search of an architect. As the Chicago Tribune reports, officials sent a
request for qualifications to a select group of architects yesterday, although
others are welcome to submit. All those interested must send their
credentials by September 16.
“The foundation and its advisers wanted to present the president and first
lady with a strong and broad list of options,” a foundation spokeswoman
told the Chicago Tribune. “We are looking at architects who represent a
broad range of approaches and styles, but who all have a position of
eminence within the architecture profession and have achieved some degree
of public recognition.”