Employee Login Subcontractor Login Contact WE'RE HIRING – JOIN US Our Work Our Services Community Focus About Us U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum, located in Colorado Springs – America’s Olympic City – is recognized by the United States Olympic Committee as the official showcase of Team USA, and featuring memorabilia, interactive displays, and much more. Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Owner: United States Olympic Museum Architect: Diller Scofidio + Renfro, Anderson Mason Dale Architects 65,000 Total Square Feet Capturing the Olympic spirit with a museum to match THE BIG PICTURE Conceptualized by the design team of Diller Scofidio + Renfro, and Anderson Mason Dale, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum draws its inspiration from the physical motion of the athletes it enshrines. The four-story, 65,000 square foot structure organizes its galleries, auditorium, and administrative spaces around a common atrium; guests arrive and are transported to the top of the museum via elevator, where they are greeted with stunning views of Pikes Peak and the foothills of Colorado Springs. From there, they wind their way around the spiraling exhibit halls, tracing the history and legacy of Team USA. INGENUITY IN ACTION The design of the Museum presents a number of challenges, owing mostly to the complex structural system and interlocking exterior shell which gives the museum its distinctive appearance. To complete this unique design, GE Johnson incorporated a 3D point cloud which was integrated with the virtual mode. Integrated work plans were developed with subcontractors to define every aspect of each construction activity. Outside, the Museum is covered in more than 9,000 individual diamond-shaped anodized aluminum petals that interlock to form a single, beveled surface with integrated drainage channels. As each petal is unique, the specific details of every panel were independently analyzed within the model in order to assure proper installation and performance. Following the construction of a full scale mockup onsite, GE Johnson and all subcontractors developed a plan which allowed for off-site prefabrication to expedite the schedule and improve quality control. After delivery, each petal was checked against the point cloud to verify accurate installation. 9987 Exterior interlocking diamond panels 27000 Anchor points to attach the exterior wall sections to the structural frame THE LITTLE DETAILS A 20-foot tall mock-up was erected onsite to test exterior skin installation sequences. A low-speed, high-volume air handler was installed in the basement before structural steel and weather protection could be placed. Visitors are greeted by a magnificent view of Pikes Peak when they exit the elevator on the 4th floor. News & More News Project Cams Employee Login Subcontractor Login GE Johnson Careers GE Johnson Companies GE Johnson Construction Wyoming GE Johnson Logistics GE Johnson Special Projects HW Houston Construction Colorado Colorado Springs 25 North Cascade, Suite 400 Colorado Springs, CO 80903 (719) 473-5321 Denver 5613 DTC Parkway, Suite 450 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 (303) 221-1249 Vail 40800 US HWY 6, Unit #8 Avon, CO 81620 (970) 845-0272 GE Johnson Logistics 3045 Gil Johnson Point Colorado Springs, CO 80922 GE Johnson Special Projects 101 S. Sahwatch St, Suite 212 Colorado Springs, CO 80903 All GE Johnson Offices » Wyoming Jackson 1110 Maple Way, Suite E Jackson, WY 83001 (307) 734-2605 All GE Johnson Offices » Kansas Kansas City 8711 Penrose Lane, Suite 300 Lenexa, KS 66219 (913) 340-8299 All GE Johnson Offices » Oklahoma Oklahoma City 825 North Broadway Ave, Suite 320 Oklahoma City, OK 73102 (405) 772-1400 All GE Johnson Offices » Hand-crafted by the Design Rangers. © 2019 GE Johnson, All rights reserved.