Architect Lina Ghotmeh wins competition to revamp British Museum's vast Western Range galleries

Architect Lina Ghotmeh has won the competition to redesign the Western Range galleries at London's British Museum, outpacing competitors such as Rem Koolhaas and David Chipperfield. The project, one of the largest cultural renovations globally, involves consulting with a consortium including artist Ali Cherri. Ghotmeh's ideas, praised for their beauty and ingenuity, prominently feature the reuse of construction rubble, conveying a deep respect for archaeology and historical narratives. The redesign aims for completion of initial designs by mid-2026, contributing to the museum's rich heritage context.

Ghotmeh's design concepts, noted for their beauty and sensitivity, aim to reveal stories about our past and how we engaged with our surroundings.

British Museum director Nicholas Cullinan emphasized Ghotmeh's creativity, highlighting her use of rubble to enhance the Lycians wing as a striking feature.

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