Tod Williams and Billie Tsien Receive National Medal of Arts

Architects Tod Williams and Billie Tsien will receive the National Medal of Arts, the U.S. governments highest award given to artists and art patrons. The pair, who founded Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects in 1986, was selected for their contributions to architecture and arts education.

Whether public or private, their deliberate and inspired designs have a profound effect on the lives of those who interact with them, and their teaching and spirit of service have inspired young people to pursue their passions, according to a statement.

Notable projects by Williams and Tsien include the American Folk Art Museum in New York, two additions to the Phoenix Art Museum in Arizona, and the David Rubenstein Atrium at New Yorks Lincoln Center. They also teach and lecture worldwide.

Williams, Tsien, and the other National Medal of Arts winners will travel to Washington, D.C., where President Barack Obama will present the medals on July 28 in the White Houses East Room. The 3:00 EST ceremony will be streamed live at WH.gov/Live. To view the complete list of recipients, click here.

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Tod Williams and Billie Tsien Receive National Medal of Arts