GFRG was also used in many of the displays. We even manufactured a bobsled run out of GFRG. In the end, we were able to prefabricate much of the architecture saving the contractors time and money and still delivering the desired high end architecture.”

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With its universal design and technology capabilities, the Museum is one of the most accessible and interactive museums in the world. Team USA athletes were involved and consulted throughout the project to achieve the USOPM’s goal of an authentic experience and inclusive design.

“Every aspect of our design strategy [was] motivated by the goal of expressing the extraordinary athleticism and progressive values of Team USA,” said Benjamin Gilmartin, Architect and Partner at DS+R, in a press release issued by the museum. “A taut aluminum façade flexes and twists over the building’s dynamic pinwheel form, drawing inspiration from the energy and grace of Olympians and Paralympians. Inside, descending galleries are organized along a continuous spiral, enabling visitors of all abilities to have a shared, common experience along a universal pathway. After leading the museum’s design for the past six years, I’m so moved by the collective, herculean effort that allowed us to now share these stories of perseverance with the public.”