Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, designed by Snøhetta, is a 95,000-square-foot structure integrated into the North Dakota Badlands.The building's design mimics natural formations, with a green roof resembling a low hill that merges with the prairie.Two distinct buildings connected by an open-air breezeway frame views of the landscape, emphasizing the land as the main attraction.

Materials like rammed earth and wood reflect local craftsmanship, while sustainable features include low-carbon concrete, mass timber, solar power, and recycled wastewater.The library avoids monumentality, focusing on Roosevelt's conservation legacy rather than lionizing his controversial history.

The design prioritizes slowing visitors down, encouraging a connection with the landscape through thoughtful spatial arrangements and natural elements.