In 2021, the German government commissioned British architect Sir David Chipperfield, together with New York-based KARO Architects and Paratus Group, to convert the former Goethe House at 1014 Fifth Avenue in New York into a new platform for trans-Atlantic dialogue and exchange.

The independent jury chose the Chipperfield design because it creates a modern, appealing, open, and inviting public space while preserving the domestic character of the townhouse. It is mindful of its history while opening the space for contemporary, modern use. The beautiful building with a rich cultural tradition and trans-Atlantic legacy stands once again on the cusp of change.