Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library

JLG is the Architect of Record for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota. Working hand-in-hand with the internationally renowned architecture and landscape architecture firm Snøhetta, the team developed a presidential library that will reflect the impact that North Dakota had on the life and presidency of Theodore Roosevelt.

With a breathtaking presence, the sweeping library mimics the rolling hills, capturing the 26th President’s appetite for knowledge beyond the horizon, and safeguarding the artifacts and ephemera of his bold exploration of the Old West frontier. This project strives to continue the legacy of Theodore Roosevelt and his pursuit and creation of conservation ideas that have shaped our country for the last 100 years. The interpretation of the Presidential Library pays homage to the father of American Conservation, delicately carving out modern, sustainable architecture within the Badlands landscape and a historically significant site. The library will be a source of pride for North Dakota, and one that will reflect the impact that North Dakota had on the life and presidency of Theodore Roosevelt.