It’s incredible to see how the different firms interpreted the brief.

BIG’s copper-colored structure pays homage to the scale, detail, and material of Naval vessels.

The open, airy interior terminates in different tunnels with large floor-to-ceiling windows that also show off Naval memorabilia.

Bjarke Ingels Group National Museum of the United States Military Concept

Bjarke Ingels Group

These ideas and concepts show what might be possible for a new museum, he continued.

The U.S. Navy revealed concepts for its new national museum by five leading architectural firms.

Perkins & Will National Museum of the United States Military Concept

Perkins & Will

DLR Group National Museum of the United States Military Concept

DLR Group

Quinn Evans NMUSN Concept

Quinn Evans

Perkins & Will National Museum of the United States Military Concept

Perkins & Will

Frank Gehry National Museum of the United States Military Concept

Frank Gehry Partners

DLR Group National Museum of the United States Military Concept

DLR Group

Bjarke Ingels Group National Museum of the United States Military Concept

Bjarke Ingels Group

Bjarke Ingels Group National Museum of the United States Military Concept

Bjarke Ingels Group

Frank Gehry National Museum of the United States Military Concept

Frank Gehry Partners

Perkins & Will National Museum of the United States Military Concept

Perkins & Will

Quinn Evans NMUSN Concept

Quinn Evans