designed African American historic sites, museum, and archives around the world. Freelon is the leading designer for African American museums today. He has lived in Egypt, England, Lebanon, and Tanzania and has visited all 54 independent nations of Africa. The son of a Ghanaian diplomat, Adjaye grew up as a citizen of the world. Groundbreaking on the five-acre site took place in February 2012, with the Museum’s grand opening celebrated on September 24, 2016. Lead designer David Adjaye and lead architect Philip Freelon, together with their architectural team Freelon Adjaye Bond/SmithGroup, won an international competition in April 2009 to design and deliver the museum to the people of the United States. The Museum's symbolic presence on the National Mall is matched by the symbolism of the building itself.
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