Selldorf Architects, Studios Architecture Paris to Lead $1 Billion Louvre Expansion
The plans include a dedicated Mona Lisa gallery, redevelopment of urban space in front of the Colonnade, and improved visitor experiences
On Monday, France’s Minister of Culture, Catherine Pégard, named New York’s Selldorf Architects and Studios Architecture Paris as the winning team to lead the Musée du Louvre’s $1 billion expansion. The announcement comes after the institution had launched the “Louvre-Nouvelle Renaissance” competition as it looks to break ground on a landmark expansion program.
Selldorf Architects expressed their gratitude for the achievement in a statement shared on Instagram. “The Louvre noted that our winning project was selected for the quality of its architectural proposal and its heritage, urban and landscape integration, which fully balances the challenges of upgrading the welcome of the public, clarity of circulation, and new landscape, all with consideration of safety issues.”
In addition to a dedicated Mona Lisa gallery, the plans will focus on the redevelopment of urban space in front of the Colonnade and improved visitor experience, including additional relaxation areas, new restaurants and shops, and temporary exhibition spaces.