ABOUT
Space Foundation Discovery Center reopened to the public in June 2024 after a $3 million renovation and expansion of their decade old space in Colorado Springs, CO.
GH Phipps, in partnership with RTA Architects, led the ambitious seven-month project that introduced state-of-the-art flooring and electrical system improvements, redesign of the Lockheed Martin Mars Robotics Laboratory and the Northrop Grumman Science Center, which houses the Science On a Sphere® display system, and construction of eight new exhibits for hands-on discovery, the Drone Zone, and the Boeing Additive Manufacturing Space Laboratory.
Space Foundation is dedicated to advancing STEM education and creating a space that fosters innovation. The Discovery Center serves as a hub for students, educators, and the public to explore and celebrate the wonders of space and science. More information about Space Foundation Discovery Center may be found on their website.
FACTS
- Location: Colorado Springs, CO
- Client: Space Foundation
- Year Completed: 2024
- Size: 3,000 SF
- Cost: $3 Million
- Architect: RTA Architects
