SmithGroup
The SmithGroup Cultural Practice is recognized as a leading designer of museums and cultural facilities in and outside the U.S. In addition to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, the firm’s most significant projects for the Smithsonian are the National Museum of the American Indian, for which it served as lead architect. Much of the firm’s portfolio is for emerging cultural institutions, as result of SmithGroup’s approach to building consensus and listening carefully. The firm is known for their ability to develop designs that truly work for institutions and create a lasting impression on visitors.