National Museum of the American Indian

National Museum of the American Indian is a 260,000-square-foot, five-story tribute to Native American history and culture. The building’s special features — an entrance facing east toward the rising sun, a prism window, and a 120-foot-high entrance called the Potomac — were carefully designed in close consultation with the Native American community to reflect their culture. The museum grounds cover four acres and are a vital part of the museum. They capture natural landscapes indigenous to the region, including wetlands, meadowlands, and a hardwood forest. Awards 2005 AGC of DC Washington Contractor Award (New Building/New Construction) 2005 ABC of Metro Washington Excellence in Construction Award (Mega Project) 2005 Building Design + Construction Building Team Award (Platinum) 2005 NAIOP DC/MD Award of Excellence 2005 WBC Craftsmanship Award (Electrical/Lighting Systems) 2005 WBC Craftsmanship Award (Finishes/Flooring) 2005 WBC Craftsmanship Award (Masonry/Exterior Stone) 2005 WBC Craftsmanship Award (Special Construction/Prism) 2005 WBC Craftsmanship Award (Electrical/Special Systems) 2005 WBC Craftsmanship Award (Architectural Millwork) 2005 WBC Craftsmanship Award (HVAC/Sheet Metal) 2005 WBC Craftsmanship Award (HVAC/Piping) 2005 WBC Craftsmanship Award (Finishes/Plaster) 2004 Mid-Atlantic Construction Magazine Best Project Award (Merit) 2003 ABC of Metro Washington Excellence in Construction Award (Concrete) 2003 American Concrete Institute Notable Project Award 1999 WBC Craftsmanship Award (Special Construction/Thermal and Moisture) 1999 ABC of Metro Washington Excellence in Construction Award (Institutional) 1999 WBC Craftsmanship Award (Mechanical/HVAC) 1999 WBC Craftsmanship Award (Masonry/Unit Masonry)

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