ZGF Architects unveils angular Navy SEAL Museum for San Diego waterfront

ZGF Architects has revealed designs for a Navy SEAL Museum on San Diego's harbourfront, featuring metallic volumes and strict geometries that evoke military durability. The 85,000-square-foot (7,896-square-metre) building connects Lane Field Park with the Embarcadero promenade. Key elements include ribboned facade window reveals, perforated metal screens, a 65-foot-tall atrium with suspended artifacts, and a reflecting pool depicting SEALs emerging from water. A gangway-like approach leads to the main entry at Harbor Drive. Youth education spaces, public programmes, and a café occupy the northeast corner. A roof terrace offers harbour views. The design choreographs a visitor journey from a compressed threshold into the dramatic atrium. ZGF principal Josh Peacock stated the sloping form reduces perceived height and respects neighbours. Completion is expected by 2032.