New museum planned for Bartlesville

Thursday, February 6th 2003, 12:00 am

By: News On 6

One of the world's leading architects will leave her mark on Oklahoma. Zaha Hadid is currently designing a new museum that will stand alongside the Price Tower Arts Center in Bartlesville.

Renowned architect by Frank Lloyd Wright designed the Price Tower. The tower is being transformed into an upscale hotel and restaurant. When completed, Zaha Hadid's museum will complete a cultural corridor in Bartlesville.

Richard Townsend, Price Tower Arts Center Executive Director, "This is our future. Our ongoing ability to effectively serve our audiences in Bartlesville, Tulsa, the region, nationally and internationally."

Zaha Hadid is currently working on projects in Cincinnati, Rome and Berlin.