Known as the inspiration behind the familiar “America the Beautiful” lyrics, Pikes Peak—America’s Mountain, is a famed Colorado landmark as recognizable as the time-honored tune. This rugged Colorado “fourteener,” a nickname given to mountains that exceed 14,000 feet in elevation, soars 14,115 feet above sea level. Perched at the summit sits a 1960s-era Summit House, a shuttered bunker-style visitors’ center that hosts more than 750,000 sightseers and hikers annually. The facility, which permanently closed its doors to the public on January 4, 2021, will be replaced by a new $66 million structure later this year. The design team and project partners enlisted to reimagine the new Summit House, which is recognized as the highest ongoing construction site in North America, were met with a unique set of opportunities and challenges: revitalizing the sky-high tourist attraction while also adhering to the highest green building standards.