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The Bezos Learning Center at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum will expand the mission and reach of the iconic institution on the National Mall. This panel discussion, including design team members and Smithsonian leaders, will discuss the competition that led to the selection of the design team, how the design is being realized and where it is in process now, and the impacts to the Museum and the greater monumental core.

Come for some light refreshments and fellowship at 6:00pm before the conversation starts. Time will be provided at the end of the discussion for questions.

Learning Objectives

• Participants will engage with panelists to learn how the Smithsonian conducts a design competition for iconic structures and additions.
• Attendees will learn how the project will expand the programs and mission of the iconic National Air and Space Museum, and how the program compliments the educational offerings of the institution.
• Participants will learn how the proposed design compliments the architecture of the iconic existing structure, which is currently going through a massive renovation and rejuvenation.
• Attendees will be learn about the approvals process a project on the National Mall must pursue related to the multiple federal and local agencies with jurisdiction.

Presented by:

Introduction:  Brenda Sanchez, FAIA, Sr. Design Manager, Smithsonian Institution

Panelists: 

Michael Henry, P.E., Sr. Design Manager, Smithsonian Institution

Elizabeth Crownover, Broh Khan Weil Director, Education and Visitor Experience, National Air and Space Museum

Zena Howard, FAIA, Chair, Cultural and Civic Practice, Perkins and Will

Moderator: Jon Penndorf, FAIA, Associate Principal, Perkins and Will

Organized by:

Fellows Public Programs Committee