National Medal of Honor Museum

Arlington, Texas

A Project with Purpose

When The Brandt Companies brought us into this opportunity, it was immediately clear how meaningful this project was—not just for the design and construction teams, but for the country. This museum was about honoring veterans, and it carried an unmistakable sense of purpose from day one. With Linbeck leading the charge, the project had the kind of vision and discipline that makes great work possible.

Architectural Vision by Rafael Viñoly

The museum’s bold and inspiring design was the vision of renowned architect Rafael Viñoly. His concept—elevating the building above ground, with dramatic cantilevers and an open, light-filled footprint—captured the gravity and reverence of the museum’s mission while creating one of the most visually striking civic structures in recent memory.

Structural Ingenuity by SBP

To bring that vision to life, the Primary Structural System was designed by the New York-based firm Schlaich Bergermann Partner (SBP). Their elegant solution—a floating roof system supported by five monumental columns, each representing a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces—presented highly complex geometries that required precision and ingenuity across all disciplines.

KMV’s Role

KMV was responsible for the design of critical Secondary Structural Elements needed to support numerous air handling units and suspended utilities within a tightly constrained environment. Our work had to integrate seamlessly within the primary structure without interfering with its architectural expression. Extensive BIM coordination was used to model and plan around these challenges, ensuring everything fit—literally and conceptually—within the greater whole.

The layout of the Exhibition Hall’s skewed framing, just made it a little more fun to finish.