In this book, designers from the award-winning firm SmithGroup share practical insights from decades of working with cultural institutions on major building projects. Building a Museum breaks down the capital project process with clear guidance, helpful graphics, and an easy-to-use glossary.
The book encourages museum leaders to rethink traditional approaches, embrace collaboration, and use inclusive, forward-thinking strategies to keep projects moving and set them up for success.
EDITORIAL / LAYOUT DESIGN
Client: SmithGroup
BUILDING A MUSEUM:
THIS IS NOT A MANUAL
Building a Museum
〰️
Building a Museum 〰️
Authors: Jamē Anderson, Monteil Crawley, Sarah Ghorbanian & Chris Wood
Editors: William Richards & Christa Montgomery
Designer: Pascale Vonier
Publisher: ORO Editions (2025)