Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library wins 2026 Architectural Design of the Year
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MEDORA — The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library has earned international recognition after being named the 2026 Architectural Design of the Year by the Architecture MasterPrize, honoring its innovative design and integration with the rugged Badlands landscape. The award recognizes the collaborative efforts of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation and its design and construction partners, including JLG Architects, international design firm Snøhetta, landscape architecture firm Confluence and construction manager JE Dunn. The Architecture MasterPrize is an international competition recognizing excellence, creativity and innovation in architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, architectural products and photography. This year's competition drew thousands of submissions from 95 countries. The library's design reflects Roosevelt's deep connection to western North Dakota, where his experiences in the Badlands during the 1880s helped shape his