11/04/2026
🏛️ National Juneteenth Museum | Fort Worth, Texas
Some buildings just stand. This one tells a story. ✨
The National Juneteenth Museum is taking shape in Fort Worth’s historic Southside neighborhood. It honors the day the last enslaved African Americans in Texas learned of their freedom. The architects at BIG drew inspiration from this history and from the local community.
At the heart of the building is a courtyard shaped like a nova star. It symbolizes a new and free future for African Americans and will become a place to gather, celebrate, and remember. ⭐
Above it rises a striking folded roof made of mass timber. Its ridges and valleys at different heights give the building an unmistakable silhouette that looks different from every angle. The timber stays exposed inside too, creating a warm and open space. 🌲
Every part of the roof is unique, so the entire design was created parametrically and linked to RFEM 6. We’re proud that our software could be part of such an exceptional project. 💙
The museum is currently in the design phase. Once completed, it aims to become a cultural and economic hub for Fort Worth and a showcase of how sustainable architecture can carry a powerful story.
📍More information - https://www.dlubal.com/en/downloads-and-information/references/customer-projects/001468
