Cave Johnson's Portrait. In 1943, Aperture Science was founded by Cave Johnson, as a shower curtain manufacturer called 'Aperture Fixtures'. The name was later changed to "Aperture Science" around 1947, seemingly random, the name was chosen "to make the curtains appear more hygienic".

Who created Aperture Science?

Aperture Science is a scientific research company founded by Cave Johnson. Portal and Portal 2 take place in Aperture Science's Enrichment Center, which is dedicated to endlessly testing the Aperture Science products and the humans that use them.

Where is Aperture Science Laboratories located?

Built in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, USA sometime after the founding of Aperture Science in 1943, the Aperture Laboratories is the main headquarters for the company.