Inspired by the movement of athletes, New York-based Diller Scofidio + Renfro has revealed its preliminary designs for the United States Olympic Museum.

According to partner Elizabeth Diller, the museum – which will be located in Colorado Springs – “spirals up and outwards from a central atrium, drawing the public in at its base and propelling them up through the galleries”.

She said the building would be “expressed in two parts of one body in counterpoise”, with the structure framing a new downtown public plaza.

The 60,000sq ft (5,574sq m) museum is dedicated to the achievements of US Olympic and Paralympic athletes, and is expected to open before the 2018 Winter Olympics, being held in PyeongChang, South Korea. The 20,000sq ft (1,858sq m) of exhibit space will explore the training regimens of Team USA athletes, record-breaking performances, and sports science and technology. A theatre, gift shop, café and broadcast studio will also feature.

Groundbreaking has been scheduled for early 2016, and museum organisers are currently attempting to secure US$80m (€72m, £52m) for the construction through a fundraising campaign, with US$42m (€38m, £27m) having been raised to date.

Working with Diller Scofidio + Renfro, Anderson Mason Dale Architects will operate as architect of record for the project, while Gallagher and Associates will serve as exhibit designer, Pacific Studio as exhibit fabricator, Barrie Projects as national museum consultant and GE Johnson as general contractor.