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British architecture practice Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners has established a notable portfolio of impressive and futuristic buildings. From the Lloyd's building and Millennium Dome in London, to Three World Trade Center in New York City, and the International Towers in Sydney, the firm has amassed a worldwide reputation. Their latest project brings them to Washington D.C., where construction work has started at the new site of the International Spy Museum.
Built for The Malrite Company and The JBG Companies, the museum will be relocated to L'Enfant Plaza from its current site at 800 F Street NW. Boasting the world's largest collection of espionage artifacts on public display, the museum's move is expected to revitalize the neighbourhood.
The new 140,000-square-foot facility takes the form of a 'black box' exhibition space enclosed by a suspended glass veil. Passersby will be able to observe the internal circulation of people moving throughout the building, as museum visitors overlook the streets below. Expanded exhibit and educational spaces, plus an intimate theatre, will enhance the guest experience. Local practice Hickok Cole Architects is serving as the architect of record on the project.
Two storeys of event space will sit atop the double-height lobby. A roof terrace yielding views of the city will crown the bold structure when construction completes in 2018. At that time, visitors will be welcomed to the International Spy Museum's new home, with a host of updated programming worthy of the modern space.
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