Why the Obama Presidential Center building has no windows: Foundation explains unconventional design

The Obama Presidential Center in Chicago’s South Side, set to open in June 2026, has addressed criticism over its unconventional 225-foot design. Kim Patterson of the Obama Foundation explained the windowless exterior protects artifacts, while the building’s shape symbolizes collective action.

Why the Obama Presidential Center building has no windows: Foundation explains unconventional design
The Obama Presidential Center in Chicago’s South Side, set to open in June 2026, has addressed criticism over its unconventional 225-foot design. Kim Patterson of the Obama Foundation explained the windowless exterior protects artifacts, while the building’s shape symbolizes collective action.

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