Snhetta and BIAD Break Ground for the New Beijing Art Museum in Tongzhou

"Snøhetta, in collaboration with the Beijing Institute of Architectural Design (BIAD), has won the international competition to design the Beijing Art Museum in Tongzhou District, Beijing. The project officially broke ground on December 31, 2025, with completion and public opening anticipated in 2029. Conceived as a new landmark for the eastern part of the city, the museum will form part of Tongzhou's cultural and civic development strategy as Beijing's sub-center."

"With a total floor area exceeding 110,000 square meters, the Beijing Art Museum is envisioned as a multidisciplinary cultural institution capable of accommodating a wide spectrum of artistic practices, including fine arts, intangible cultural heritage, fashion design, and contemporary art. The program positions the museum not only as an exhibition venue, but also as a civic platform that supports cultural exchange and public life."

Snøhetta and the Beijing Institute of Architectural Design (BIAD) are designing the Beijing Art Museum in Tongzhou, with construction started December 31, 2025, and public opening expected in 2029. The museum will exceed 110,000 square meters and serve as a multidisciplinary cultural institution hosting fine arts, intangible cultural heritage, fashion design, and contemporary art. The program combines large-scale galleries and flexible public spaces to function as both exhibition venue and civic platform supporting cultural exchange and public life. The design centers on the concept of "vision," emphasizing visual connections within interiors and between the building and its surroundings to facilitate observation, interaction, and interpretation.

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