National Medal of Honor Museum

The National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington, Texas, is a powerful tribute to America’s highest military decoration and the heroes who have earned it. Spanning 200 feet by 200 feet, this striking facility is both a landmark of honor and an architectural marvel.

Five towering precast columns—each 40 feet tall—support the structure while forming a star-shaped pattern that symbolizes the Medal of Honor itself. These columns taper elegantly from a robust 12 feet 4 inches at the base to a sleek 5-foot width at the top, blending strength with symbolic beauty. At the base of each column, a discreet 2' x 3' door allows for essential maintenance access, ensuring both form and function are thoughtfully preserved.

 

LOCATION
Arlington, TX

ARCHITECT
Rafael Viñoly Architects

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