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Seven shortlisted teams unveil designs for Museum of Jesus’ Baptism in Jordan

By 2025-10-30T13:49:00

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Source: Níall McLaughlin Architects

Designs by Níall McLaughlin Architects and heneghan peng feature among shortlisted proposals

Seven international teams have revealed concept designs for the Museum of Jesus’ Baptism in Bethany, Jordan, following the latest stage of an invited competition managed by Malcolm Reading Consultants.

The Foundation for the Development of the Lands Adjacent to the Baptism Site, which is leading the project, released the shortlisted proposals ahead of interviews with an advisory panel later this year. A winner is expected to be announced in early 2026.

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