Denver Science Pyramid

The Science Pyramid, located in the Denver Botanic Gardens, is a pyramid-shaped building that shows visitors the principal ecosystems of Colorado and explores similar environments around the world. According to the architect, Biomimicry was the dominant theme guiding the development and formation of the Science Pyramid’s design concept. Like a form emerging from the earth, the building portrays a dynamic, spiraling movement that symbolizes how tectonic plates push upward to create something brand new—in this case, giving way to a building that holds new life and knowledge at the Gardens. To further the concept, its building envelope or skin, imitates nature by shielding itself with hexagonal-shaped honeycomb cladding designed to protect the interior from rain, snow and wind, as is the nature of a beehive. The interior space and exhibits inform visitors to see the world of plants through a scientific lens.

Team LB served as the Structural Engineers and Facade Designers on the project.