Studio Gang to Design New Expansion of Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock

The Clinton Foundation has announced that Chicago-based architecture practice Studio Gang was selected to renovate and expand the Clinton Presidential Center, a library and museum in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Studio Gang was chosen, in collaboration with Polk Stanley Wilcox, to expand the programming of the current building, details of which will be revealed next year.

The proposed expansion will enhance the Clinton Center’s ability to host exhibitions, convene global leaders, and provide educational opportunities. It will also include the new Hillary Rodham Clinton Institute, which will be a dedicated home for the Former U.S. Secretary of State’s personal archive as well as serve as a hub for her non-profit and advocacy work.

Clinton Presidential Center exterior. Photograph courtesy of the Polk Stanley Wilcox

Studio Gang’s expansion, led by Jeanne Gang, will build on the Clinton Center’s sustainable design, which was originally led by Polshek Partnership. The Clinton Center’s campus includes some of the first LEED-certified buildings in Arkansas, which have since earned Platinum and Gold certifications.

“The Clinton Presidential Center was built to set a new standard for environmental performance,” said Jeanne. “We are excited to be working with the Clinton Foundation to advance that legacy, while also strengthening the Clinton Center’s role as a welcoming hub for cultivating a new generation of global leaders.”

Jeanne Gang

Since opening in 2004, the Clinton Center has welcomed more than five million visitors from around the world, including more than 500,000 students and educators. Through special exhibitions, public programs, and leadership programs for students and professionals, the Clinton Center has continued to carry out its mission to engage and educate people about President Clinton’s lifetime commitment to advancing opportunity for everybody, instilling responsibility throughout our society, and cultivating a shared sense of community.

More details about the expansion will be announced in 2024.

Clinton Presidential Center exterior. Photograph courtesy of the Clinton Foundation

Clinton Presidential Center interior. Photograph courtesy of the Polk Stanley Wilcox

Fall pink sky. Clinton Presidential Center exterior. Photograph courtesy of the Dept of Arkansas Parks and Tourism

With dark surroundings and bridge. Clinton Presidential Center exterior. Photograph by Ben Krain, courtesy of the Clinton Foundation

Clinton Presidential Center interior. Photograph courtesy of the Clinton Foundation

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JEANNE GANG. GANG

Studio Gang. Architecture studio founded in 1997 by Jeanne Gang based in Chicago, United States. Today, the studio has offices in New York, San Francisco and Paris.

Committed to the context in their respective cities, Studio Gang's four offices, Chicago, New York, San Francisco and Paris, form a strong design community, connected by shared values and processes.

Using architecture to connect people to each other, their communities and the environment, they collaborate closely with their clients, expert consultants and specialists from a wide range of fields to realize innovative projects at multiple scales: architecture, planning, interior design and exhibitions.

Jeanne Gang. American architect and MacArthur Fellow Jeanne Gang is the founding principal of Studio Gang. Jeanne is recognized internationally for her bold and functional designs that incorporate ecologically friendly technologies in a wide range of striking structures. She has been sought out by numerous organizations to engage her creative approach for mission-oriented architecture and design.

Her signature forward-thinking approach to architectural design through the pursuit of new technical and material possibilities, as well as the expansion of the active role architects have in society, has distinguished her as a leading architect of her generation.

Jeanne and Studio Gang have produced some of today’s most compelling design work, including the Arcus Center for Social Justice Leadership, the WMS Boathouse at Clark Park, the Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo, and Aqua Tower.

Published on: August 11, 2023

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