{"id":344114,"date":"2025-08-14T14:52:15","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T14:52:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/344114\/"},"modified":"2025-08-14T14:52:15","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T14:52:15","slug":"seven-international-design-teams-shortlisted-for-museum-of-jesus-baptism-in-jordan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/344114\/","title":{"rendered":"Seven International Design Teams Shortlisted for Museum of Jesus\u2019 Baptism in Jordan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a class=\"js-image-size__link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1033120\/seven-international-design-teams-shortlisted-for-museum-of-jesus-baptism-in-jordan\/689d965307ae344a64eceafd-seven-international-design-teams-shortlisted-for-museum-of-jesus-baptism-in-jordan-image\" rel=\"attachment noopener\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%;\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Seven International Design Teams Shortlisted for Museum of Jesus\u2019 Baptism in Jordan - Image 1 of 14\" data-nr-picture-id=\"689d965307ae344a64eceafd\" fetchpriority=\"high\" height=\"480\" itemprop=\"image\" loading=\"eager\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1033120\/seven-international-design-teams-shortlisted-for-museum-of-jesus-baptism-in-jordan\/689d965307ae344a64eceafd-seven-international-design-teams-shortlisted-for-museum-of-jesus-baptism-in-jordan-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/seven-international-design-teams-shortlisted-for-museum-of-jesus-baptism-in-jordan_3.jpg\" style=\"min-height: var(--featured-height, auto); aspect-ratio: auto 640 \/ 480\" width=\"640\"\/><\/a>Baptism Site. Image Courtesy of Malcolm Reading Consultants<\/p>\n<p>    Share<\/p>\n<p>Share<\/p>\n<ul class=\"afd-share__networks clearfix\">\n<li class=\"afd-share__social\"><a aria-label=\"Facebook\" class=\"afd-share__button\" data-insights-category=\"share\" data-insights-label=\"facebook_sharing_options\" data-insights-value=\"1033120\" data-social=\"facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1033120\/seven-international-design-teams-shortlisted-for-museum-of-jesus-baptism-in-jordan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>\n<p>Facebook<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"afd-share__social\"><a aria-label=\"Twitter\" class=\"afd-share__button\" data-insights-category=\"share\" data-insights-label=\"twitter_sharing_options\" data-insights-value=\"1033120\" data-social=\"twitter\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=Seven%20International%20Design%20Teams%20Shortlisted%20for%20Museum%20of%20Jesus%E2%80%99%20Baptism%20in%20Jordan&amp;url=https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1033120\/seven-international-design-teams-shortlisted-for-museum-of-jesus-baptism-in-jordan&amp;via=archdaily\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>\n<p>Twitter<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"afd-share__social\"><a class=\"afd-share__button\" data-insights-category=\"share\" data-insights-label=\"email_sharing_options\" data-insights-value=\"1033120\" data-social=\"email\" href=\"mailto:?subject=Seven International Design Teams Shortlisted for Museum of Jesus\u2019 Baptism in Jordan&amp;body=https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1033120\/seven-international-design-teams-shortlisted-for-museum-of-jesus-baptism-in-jordan\"><\/a>\n<p>Mail<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"afd-share__social\"><a aria-label=\"Pinterest\" class=\"afd-share__button\" data-insights-category=\"share\" data-insights-label=\"pinterest_sharing_options\" data-insights-value=\"1033120\" data-social=\"pinterest\" href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.archdaily.com%2F1033120%2Fseven-international-design-teams-shortlisted-for-museum-of-jesus-baptism-in-jordan&amp;media=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.adsttc.com%2Fmedia%2Fimages%2F689d%2F9653%2F07ae%2F344a%2F64ec%2Feafd%2Flarge_jpg%2Fseven-international-design-teams-shortlisted-for-museum-of-jesus-baptism-in-jordan_3.jpg%3F1755158130&amp;description=Seven%20International%20Design%20Teams%20Shortlisted%20for%20Museum%20of%20Jesus%E2%80%99%20Baptism%20in%20Jordan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a>\n<p>Pinterest<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"afd-share__social\"><a aria-label=\"Whatsapp\" class=\"afd-share__button\" data-action=\"share\/whatsapp\/share\" data-insights-category=\"share\" data-insights-label=\"whatsapp_sharing_options\" data-insights-value=\"1033120\" data-social=\"whatsapp\" href=\"whatsapp:\/\/send?text=Seven+International+Design+Teams+Shortlisted+for+Museum+of+Jesus%E2%80%99+Baptism+in+Jordan+%7C+https%3A%2F%2Fwww.archdaily.com%2F1033120%2Fseven-international-design-teams-shortlisted-for-museum-of-jesus-baptism-in-jordan%3Futm_source%3DWhatsapp%26utm_medium%3DIM%26utm_campaign%3Dshare-button\" rel=\"nofollow\"><\/a>\n<p>Whatsapp<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Or<\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1033120\/seven-international-design-teams-shortlisted-for-museum-of-jesus-baptism-in-jordan<\/p>\n<p>Seven <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/international\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">international<\/a> design teams have been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/shortlist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shortlisted<\/a> for the &#8220;Museum of Jesus&#8217; Baptism&#8221; at Bethany, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/country\/jordan\/page\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordan<\/a>, a cultural and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/spiritual\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">spiritual<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/landmark\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">landmark<\/a> scheduled to open in 2030 to mark the bimillennial of Christ&#8217;s baptism. Endorsed by His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein and led by the Foundation for the Development of the Lands Adjacent to the Baptism Site, the project is managed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/london\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">London<\/a>-based <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/malcolm-reading-consultants\/page\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malcolm Reading Consultants (MRC)<\/a>. The museum will be situated adjacent to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/unesco\/page\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UNESCO<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/unesco-world-heritage-site\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">World Heritage Site<\/a> of &#8220;Bethany Beyond the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/country\/jordan\/page\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordan<\/a>&#8221; on the east bank of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/country\/jordan\/page\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordan<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/river\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">River<\/a>, a place of Christian <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/pilgrimage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pilgrimage<\/a> for centuries.<\/p>\n<p class=\"thumbs afd-desktop-e clearfix\"><a class=\"thumbs__link\" data-nr-picture-id=\"689d965407ae344a64eceafe\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1033120\/seven-international-design-teams-shortlisted-for-museum-of-jesus-baptism-in-jordan\/689d965407ae344a64eceafe-seven-international-design-teams-shortlisted-for-museum-of-jesus-baptism-in-jordan-image\" rel=\"attachment noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Seven International Design Teams Shortlisted for Museum of Jesus\u2019 Baptism in Jordan - Image 2 of 14\" class=\"thumbs__img b-lazy\" data-nr-picture-id=\"689d965407ae344a64eceafe\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/seven-international-design-teams-shortlisted-for-museum-of-jesus-baptism-in-jordan_2.jpg\" height=\"125\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1033120\/seven-international-design-teams-shortlisted-for-museum-of-jesus-baptism-in-jordan\/689d965407ae344a64eceafe-seven-international-design-teams-shortlisted-for-museum-of-jesus-baptism-in-jordan-image\" title=\"Baptism Site. Image Courtesy of Malcolm Reading Consultants\" width=\"125\"\/><\/a><a class=\"thumbs__link\" data-nr-picture-id=\"689d965207ae344a64eceafc\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1033120\/seven-international-design-teams-shortlisted-for-museum-of-jesus-baptism-in-jordan\/689d965207ae344a64eceafc-seven-international-design-teams-shortlisted-for-museum-of-jesus-baptism-in-jordan-image\" rel=\"attachment noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Seven International Design Teams Shortlisted for Museum of Jesus\u2019 Baptism in Jordan - Image 3 of 14\" class=\"thumbs__img b-lazy\" data-nr-picture-id=\"689d965207ae344a64eceafc\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/seven-international-design-teams-shortlisted-for-museum-of-jesus-baptism-in-jordan_1.jpg\" height=\"125\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1033120\/seven-international-design-teams-shortlisted-for-museum-of-jesus-baptism-in-jordan\/689d965207ae344a64eceafc-seven-international-design-teams-shortlisted-for-museum-of-jesus-baptism-in-jordan-image\" title=\"Baptism Site. Image Courtesy of Malcolm Reading Consultants\" width=\"125\"\/><\/a><a class=\"thumbs__link\" data-nr-picture-id=\"689d965007ae344a64eceafb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1033120\/seven-international-design-teams-shortlisted-for-museum-of-jesus-baptism-in-jordan\/689d965007ae344a64eceafb-seven-international-design-teams-shortlisted-for-museum-of-jesus-baptism-in-jordan-image\" rel=\"attachment noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Seven International Design Teams Shortlisted for Museum of Jesus\u2019 Baptism in Jordan - Image 4 of 14\" class=\"thumbs__img b-lazy\" data-nr-picture-id=\"689d965007ae344a64eceafb\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1755183132_807_seven-international-design-teams-shortlisted-for-museum-of-jesus-baptism-in-jordan_1.jpg\" height=\"125\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1033120\/seven-international-design-teams-shortlisted-for-museum-of-jesus-baptism-in-jordan\/689d965007ae344a64eceafb-seven-international-design-teams-shortlisted-for-museum-of-jesus-baptism-in-jordan-image\" title=\"Baptism Site. Image Courtesy of Malcolm Reading\" width=\"125\"\/><\/a><a class=\"thumbs__link\" data-nr-picture-id=\"689d976107ae344a64eceb07\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1033120\/seven-international-design-teams-shortlisted-for-museum-of-jesus-baptism-in-jordan\/689d976107ae344a64eceb07-seven-international-design-teams-shortlisted-for-museum-of-jesus-baptism-in-jordan-image\" rel=\"attachment noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Seven International Design Teams Shortlisted for Museum of Jesus\u2019 Baptism in Jordan - Image 5 of 14\" class=\"thumbs__img b-lazy\" data-nr-picture-id=\"689d976107ae344a64eceb07\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/seven-international-design-teams-shortlisted-for-museum-of-jesus-baptism-in-jordan_14.jpg\" height=\"125\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1033120\/seven-international-design-teams-shortlisted-for-museum-of-jesus-baptism-in-jordan\/689d976107ae344a64eceb07-seven-international-design-teams-shortlisted-for-museum-of-jesus-baptism-in-jordan-image\" title=\"Compe((on Shortlist \u2013 Museum of Jesus\u2019 Bap(sm at Bethany, Jordan. Image Courtesy of Malcolm Reading Consultants\" width=\"125\"\/><\/a><a class=\"gallery-link afd-desktop-e\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1033120\/seven-international-design-teams-shortlisted-for-museum-of-jesus-baptism-in-jordan\/689d965307ae344a64eceafd-seven-international-design-teams-shortlisted-for-museum-of-jesus-baptism-in-jordan-image\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Seven International Design Teams Shortlisted for Museum of Jesus\u2019 Baptism in Jordan - More Images\" class=\"thumbs__img b-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/seven-international-design-teams-shortlisted-for-museum-of-jesus-baptism-in-jordan_3.jpg\" itemprop=\"image\" bad-src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAUEBAAAACwAAAAAAQABAAACAkQBADs=\"\/>+ 9<\/a><\/p>\n<p>As part of the Baptism Development Zone (BDZ) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/master-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">master plan<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/museum\/page\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">museum<\/a> aims to enhance the visitor experience with spaces for reflection, learning, and cultural engagement. It is expected to welcome between 400,000 and 450,000 visitors annually. The design phase invites the shortlisted teams to respond to the site&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/historic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">historical<\/a> resonance and unique <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/landscape\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">landscape<\/a>, translating these qualities into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/contemporary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contemporary<\/a> architectural form. Concept designs will be unveiled in Fall 2025, with the winning proposal to be announced later in the year.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"js-image-size__link lazy-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1033120\/seven-international-design-teams-shortlisted-for-museum-of-jesus-baptism-in-jordan\/689d965407ae344a64eceafe-seven-international-design-teams-shortlisted-for-museum-of-jesus-baptism-in-jordan-image\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Seven International Design Teams Shortlisted for Museum of Jesus\u2019 Baptism in Jordan - Image 2 of 14\" data-nr-picture-id=\"689d965407ae344a64eceafe\" height=\"427\" itemprop=\"image\" loading=\"lazy\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1033120\/seven-international-design-teams-shortlisted-for-museum-of-jesus-baptism-in-jordan\/689d965407ae344a64eceafe-seven-international-design-teams-shortlisted-for-museum-of-jesus-baptism-in-jordan-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1755183134_945_seven-international-design-teams-shortlisted-for-museum-of-jesus-baptism-in-jordan_2.jpg\" width=\"640\"\/>Baptism Site. Image Courtesy of Malcolm Reading Consultants<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/shortlist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shortlist<\/a> comprises seven internationally recognized practices, each with an approach shaped by its cultural and geographical context. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/office\/aau-anastas?ad_source=search&amp;ad_medium=search_result_professionals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AAU Anastas<\/a>, based in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/country\/palestine\/page\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Palestine<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/country\/france\/page\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">France<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/country\/jordan\/page\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jordan<\/a>, works at the intersection of architecture, design, and cultural production, exploring material intelligence and local <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/craftsmanship\/page\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">craftsmanship<\/a>, with a particular focus on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/stone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stone<\/a> construction and its potential for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/sustainable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sustainable<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/low-carbon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">low-carbon<\/a> structures. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/office\/heneghan-peng-architects?ad_name=project-specs&amp;ad_medium=single\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">heneghan peng architects<\/a>, from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/country\/ireland\/page\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ireland<\/a>, is known for delivering cultural buildings in historically sensitive contexts, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1015023\/exploring-the-grand-egyptian-museum-through-photography-bridging-past-and-present-in-cairo?ad_source=search&amp;ad_medium=projects_tab&amp;ad_source=search&amp;ad_medium=search_result_all\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grand Egyptian Museum<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/871986\/the-palestinian-museum-heneghan-and-peng-architects?ad_medium=office_landing&amp;ad_name=article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Palestinian Museum<\/a>, combining forensic design thinking with interdisciplinary collaboration. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/office\/niall-mclaughlin-architects?ad_source=search&amp;ad_medium=search_result_professionals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">N\u00edall McLaughlin Architects<\/a>, from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/country\/united-kingdom\/page\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">United Kingdom<\/a> and recipients of the 2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/riba-stirling-prize\/page\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RIBA Stirling Prize<\/a>, are recognized for crafted projects in heritage-rich settings, integrating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/natural-materials\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">natural materials<\/a> and artisanal techniques to create <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/contemporary-architecture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contemporary architecture<\/a> rooted in context. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/office\/studio-anne-holtrop?ad_source=search&amp;ad_medium=search_result_professionals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Studio Anne Holtrop<\/a>, operating between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/country\/bahrain\/page\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bahrain<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/netherlands\/page\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Netherlands<\/a>, has developed a body of work in public and cultural buildings, blending material experimentation with interventions in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/unesco\/page\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UNESCO<\/a>-listed heritage sites such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1031278\/siyadi-pearl-museum-studio-anne-holtrop?ad_medium=office_landing&amp;ad_name=article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Pearling Path<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/search\/projects\/country\/bahrain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bahrain<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>  Related Article <a class=\"rel-article__link\" data-insights-category=\"related-article\" data-insights-label=\"3\" data-insights-value=\"1033120\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1027585\/open-air-chapels-integrating-nature-and-landscape-into-religious-architecture-in-latin-america?ad_campaign=normal-tag?ad_medium=widget&amp;ad_name=related-article&amp;ad_content=1033120\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open-Air Chapels: Integrating Nature and Landscape into Religious Architecture in Latin America<\/a>  <a class=\"js-image-size__link lazy-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1033120\/seven-international-design-teams-shortlisted-for-museum-of-jesus-baptism-in-jordan\/689d965207ae344a64eceafc-seven-international-design-teams-shortlisted-for-museum-of-jesus-baptism-in-jordan-image\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Seven International Design Teams Shortlisted for Museum of Jesus\u2019 Baptism in Jordan - Image 3 of 14\" data-nr-picture-id=\"689d965207ae344a64eceafc\" height=\"427\" itemprop=\"image\" loading=\"lazy\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1033120\/seven-international-design-teams-shortlisted-for-museum-of-jesus-baptism-in-jordan\/689d965207ae344a64eceafc-seven-international-design-teams-shortlisted-for-museum-of-jesus-baptism-in-jordan-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1755183134_988_seven-international-design-teams-shortlisted-for-museum-of-jesus-baptism-in-jordan_1.jpg\" width=\"640\"\/>Baptism Site. Image Courtesy of Malcolm Reading Consultants<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Also among the list is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/office\/tatiana-bilbao-estudio?ad_source=search&amp;ad_medium=search_result_professionals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tatiana Bilbao ESTUDIO<\/a>, from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/country\/mexico\/page\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mexico<\/a>, a practice integrating community engagement, analog processes, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/sustainable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sustainability<\/a> into context-specific designs, and recipient of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1030022\/bahrain-wins-the-golden-lion-for-best-national-participation-at-the-2024-venice-architecture-biennale?ad_source=search&amp;ad_medium=projects_tab&amp;ad_source=search&amp;ad_medium=search_result_all\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Golden Lion&#8217;s Special Mention for National Participation<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/venice-architecture-biennale-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale<\/a> with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1030449\/the-holy-see-pavilion-presents-a-living-practice-of-restoration-opera-aperta-at-the-venice-architecture-biennale-2025?ad_medium=office_landing&amp;ad_name=article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Holy See Pavilion<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/office\/toshiko-mori?ad_source=search&amp;ad_medium=search_result_professionals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Toshiko Mori<\/a>, based in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/country\/united-states\/page\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">United States<\/a>, brings nearly four decades of experience in contextually responsive and environmentally sensitive projects for cultural, educational, and civic programs. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/office\/trahan-architects?ad_source=search&amp;ad_medium=search_result_professionals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trahan Architects<\/a>, also from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/country\/united-states\/page\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">United States<\/a>, completes the list with a sculptural and environmentally attuned approach to cultural and spiritual spaces, often emphasizing themes of peace, healing, and continuity.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"js-image-size__link lazy-anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1033120\/seven-international-design-teams-shortlisted-for-museum-of-jesus-baptism-in-jordan\/689d976107ae344a64eceb07-seven-international-design-teams-shortlisted-for-museum-of-jesus-baptism-in-jordan-image\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Seven International Design Teams Shortlisted for Museum of Jesus\u2019 Baptism in Jordan - Image 5 of 14\" data-nr-picture-id=\"689d976107ae344a64eceb07\" height=\"427\" itemprop=\"image\" loading=\"lazy\" longdesc=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1033120\/seven-international-design-teams-shortlisted-for-museum-of-jesus-baptism-in-jordan\/689d976107ae344a64eceb07-seven-international-design-teams-shortlisted-for-museum-of-jesus-baptism-in-jordan-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1755183135_841_seven-international-design-teams-shortlisted-for-museum-of-jesus-baptism-in-jordan_14.jpg\" width=\"640\"\/>Compe((on Shortlist \u2013 Museum of Jesus\u2019 Bap(sm at Bethany, Jordan. Image Courtesy of Malcolm Reading Consultants<\/a><\/p>\n<p>In other major <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/architecture-competitions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">architecture competitions<\/a> that have announced their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/shortlist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shortlists<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/aga-khan-award-for-architecture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Aga Khan Award for Architecture (AKAA)<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1030912\/aga-khan-award-for-architecture-2025-announces-19-shortlisted-projects-from-15-countries\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">revealed 19 projects for its 2025 cycle, with the Master Jury reviewing on-site evaluations later this summer to select the winners<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/4369\/the-nelson-atkins-museum-of-art-steven-holl-architects\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1028037\/kengo-kuma-and-studio-gang-among-shortlist-for-nelson-atkins-museum-expansion-in-kansas-city-united-states?ad_source=search&amp;ad_medium=projects_tab&amp;ad_source=search&amp;ad_medium=search_result_all\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">unveiled six shortlisted designs for its expansion<\/a>, including proposals from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/office\/kengo-kuma-and-associates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kengo Kuma &amp; Associates<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/office\/renzo-piano-building-workshop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Renzo Piano Building Workshop,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/office\/selldorf-architects\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Selldorf Architects<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/office\/studio-gang\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Studio Gang<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/office\/weiss-manfredi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Weiss\/Manfredi<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/office\/why-architecture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WHY Architecture<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/world-architecture-festival\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The World Architecture Festival (WAF)<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/1031858\/world-architecture-festival-reveals-the-2025-shortlist?ad_source=search&amp;ad_medium=projects_tab&amp;ad_source=search&amp;ad_medium=search_result_all\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">also released its 2025 shortlist, showcasing projects across buildings, interiors, and urban landscapes<\/a> ahead of the festival&#8217;s first <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/country\/united-states\/page\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">United States<\/a> edition in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.archdaily.com\/tag\/miami\/page\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Miami<\/a> this November, where finalists will present their work.<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Baptism Site. 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