Unveiling. Qatar’s Permanent Pavilion at the Giardini

Lina Ghotmeh — Architecture is proud to reveal the vision for the future permanent Pavilion of the State of Qatar at the Giardini of La Biennale di Venezia — only the third national pavilion to be added to this historic site in more than half a century.

During the 19th International Architecture Exhibition, Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani marked the future site of the Pavilion, joined by Pietrangelo Buttafuoco, President of La Biennale di Venezia, Luigi Brugnaro, Mayor of Venice, and architect Lina Ghotmeh.

Imagined as a space of hospitality and cultural dialogue, the Pavilion will act as a lasting platform for exchange between Qatar and the world — a permanent structure reflecting openness, continuity, and shared meaning.

This marks a major milestone in Qatar’s cultural engagement internationally, and an honour for the studio to contribute to a legacy space at the heart of one of the world’s most emblematic cultural venues.

Photo © Lina Ghotmeh — Architecture

Opening. Bahrain Pavilion, Osaka Expo 2025.

The Kingdom of Bahrain Pavilion is officially open at Expo 2025 Osaka!

We’re proud to share a space that brings together sustainability, heritage, and craftsmanship—celebrating Bahrain’s deep connection to the sea.

Inspired by the traditional dhow, the pavilion is built from 3,000 pieces of unengineered wood using intricate joinery. With natural ventilation and full material reusability, it’s designed with the future in mind.
Spanning 995 square meters and rising from 13 to 17 meters in height, it offers stunning views from the heart of the Empowering Lives district.

Step into a story of tradition and innovation. Experience Bahrain at Expo 2025.

Photos © Iwan Baan

Breaking News. Winners of the Qatar Permanent Pavilion.

Deeply honored to share the announcement by Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Chairperson of Qatar Museums, that Lina Ghotmeh — Architecture has been selected to design Qatar’s permanent Pavilion at the heart of the Giardini, La Biennale di Venezia—only the third to be added in over fifty years. Qatar continues to shine as a cultural beacon for the MENASA region, and we remain inspired by the vision and leadership of H.E. Sheikha Al Mayassa. The concept of our project, praised for its distinctive clarity and thoughtful response to context, will be revealed at a later stage.

With heartfelt gratitude to H.E. Sheikha Al Mayassa, to Qatar, and to the esteemed jury for their trust.

Feature. A Vision for the Renovation of the British Museum’s Western Range

This video takes you inside the British Museum’s selection process for the renovation of the Western Range, where Lina Ghotmeh — Architecture was appointed.

Lina Ghotmeh shares her vision for this ambitious project, blending deep respect for heritage with a commitment to engaging a global audience. Her design philosophy, rooted in history and context, envisions a transformative renovation—creating a space where visitors can reconnect with the wonders of the world with awe and delight.

Breaking News. Winner of the British Museum Western Range Competition !

The British Museum has today announced Lina Ghotmeh — Architecture (LG—A) has won the competition to redesign its Western Range galleries. A pivotal moment in the Masterplan project to transform the Museum’s historic building, the project will be one of the biggest cultural renovations undertaken anywhere in the world.

The British Museum said:
LG—A, which is led by the multi award-winning architect Lina Ghotmeh, was said to have shown a deep understanding and sensitivity towards the Museum, the complexity of collections’ display and artefacts’ interactions with diverse visitor groups. Ghotmeh’s vision especially resonated with the panel because of its ‘archaeological’ approach to architectural design.

Lina Ghotmeh — Architecture and her wider team including: Ali Cherri – Artist, Plan A – Design Team Coordination, Purcell – Executive & Conservation Architect, Arup – MEPhF, Structural & Civil Engineering, Holmes Studio – Graphic Design & Wayfinding, will now work with the Museum’s team to move their winning concept and ideas to a final design approach which is expected to be delivered by mid-2026.

Very grateful for the jury of this competition for their trust: Yvonne Farrell, Meneesha Kellay, Mahrukh Tarapor, and Sarah Younger alongside George Osborn, Chairman of the British Museum, Dr. Nicholas Cullinan Director of the British Museum’s and representatives of the Board of Trustees: Tracey Emin, Charlie Mayfield and Alejandro Santo Domingo.