The unique architecture of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian evokes the natural landscapes that shape Native cultures across the hemisphere. With a façade resembling a curved southwestern rock face, it is the only building in Washington, DC with no exterior corners. HSU replaced the existing fall protection systems to allow maintenance and cleaning to be performed safely between the curved layers of the façade, as well as interior fall protection measures.
Additionally, HSU installed a safety feature around the eye of the Potomac Dome at the museum’s center. The façade and dome are important structural references to the topography and orientation of the the Native universe: HSU is proud to contribute to their ongoing preservation without disruption to the museum’s valuable artifacts, special events, or the visitor experience.
NMAI is committed to advancing knowledge and understanding of the Native cultures of the Western Hemisphere through partnership with the Native people and others.