Structural Philosophy

Engulfed among the trees, the structure’s facades are intentionally designed with an acicular finish to resemble a teepee. A combination of tempered and channel glass divided by an oak slatted wall, the museum’s relationship to light produces an important narrative surrounding the significance of Native American history in Colorado.

Within the west wing, the first two floors serve as open gallery spaces for Native American artifacts, while the east wing provides resources that support present Native American efforts. Connecting the two sections is an underground passage that exhibits  context about atrocities that the Natives faced throughout their history of Colorado’s settlement.