allied works spirals veterans memorial and museum in ohio

allied works architecture has revealed images of ohio’s ‘veterans memorial and museum’, which will open to the public in 2016. following an invited competition that included david chipperfield and diller scofidio + renfro, allied works was awarded the commission in the spring of 2013. the museum, located on the banks of the scioto river in downtown columbus, houses exhibitions and artifacts that serve as a testimonial to the 250 years of military service of local veterans.

the structure is located on the banks of the scioto river in downtown columbus
all images courtesy of allied works architecture

in addition to a great hall and museum store, the structure’s main level contains the scheme’s primary gallery space, culminating in an interactive cyclorama that reflects on the history of service in the state. the lower floor contains support, presentation and education facilities, as well as room for temporary exhibitions. a private remembrance hall is located on the uppermost storey, adjacent to the exterior sanctuary area, which is approached by a sweeping ramp. this exterior civic room serves as a ceremonial and memorial space for the region’s community.

the proposed building is surrounded by parkland

the museum will house a variety of exhibitions and artifacts

sweeping circulation routes are continued internally

the museum will open to the public in 2016

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project info:

project awarded: march, 2013
estimated completion date: december, 2016
project type: new construction
building area: 53,000 sqf (4,923 sqm)
project team: brad cloepfil, design principal; kyle lommen, principal in charge; chelsea grassinger, project lead

associate architect: design group
landscape design: OLIN
exhibition design: ralph appelbaum and associates
structural engineering: knippers helbig
MEP engineering: prater engineering associates
lighting design, security design: arup ny
building envelope: morrison hershfield
acoustics, AV, IT/COM: jaffe holden
civil: EMH&T
construction management: turner construction company