Philip G. Freelon
Known for imaginative design and thoughtful collaboration, Phil Freelon practices architecture that engages the community and enhances opportunities for interaction and learning. His architectural design achievements include cultural, civic, and academic projects for some of America’s most respected cultural institutions. Freelon led the four-firm design team for the $500M Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) in Washington, D.C. and is the design architect for the National Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta. His portfolio also includes the Museum of the African Diaspora in San Francisco, Emancipation Park in Houston, and multiple library projects for the D.C. Public Library System. Phil is an Obama appointee to the National Commission of Fine Arts, a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (FAIA), and a recipient of the Thomas Jefferson Award for Public Architecture.