Philip Freelon

Who is Philip Freelon?

Philip Freelon, a native of Philadelphia, USA is an African American architect. He is best known as the co-designer of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Some of his other projects include the Center for Civil & Human Rights, the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of African American History and Culture and the Museum of the African Diaspora. Freelon is a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects, and a LEED Accredited Professional. In 2012, President Barack Obama appointed Freelon to the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts. Freelon is married to six-time Grammy nominated jazz vocalist, Nnenna Freelon.