Denver Botanic Gardens Science Pyramid
Denver Botanic Gardens Science Pyramid
EUA
YEAR
2014
LOCATION
Denver, CO, United States
TYPE
Cultural › Gallery Pavilion, Educational › Other
The Science Pyramid was both conceptually and functionally inspired by nature.
The facade was developed to mimic the hexagonal structure of a honeycomb.
The pyramid’s two peaks and 16 facets twist and turn towards the sky as if it was a result of the earth’s colliding tectonic plates or how a plant sprout would penetrate the ground surface.
The pyramid is nested adjacent to an existing pond, and a glass spine bisects the building to maintain views of the water feature and gardens through the building.
Located in the center of the gardens, the pyramid’s proportions are a inverse of the adjacent amphitheater, creating perfect harmony between the building and the surrounding landscape.
