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Space Needle- Architecture Design

National Architecture Week: Day- 2 

Space Needle, Seattle 

The Space Needle is a landmark of the Pacific Northwest and an icon of Seattle. It was built in the Seattle Center for the 1962 World's Fair. The architecture of the Space Needle is the result of a compromise between the designs of two men, Edward E. Carlson and John Graham, Jr.  Edward E. Carlson’s sketch of a giant balloon tethered to the ground (see the gently sloping base) and architect John Graham’s concept of a flying saucer. 

Fun Fact: The center of gravity for Space Needle is 5 feet above the ground. 25 lightning rods (24 actual rods, plus the tower) are on the roof of the Needle to withstand lightning strikes.

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Lincoln Memorial- Elevation Plan

National Architecture Week: Day- 1 

 Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C. 

 Directly behind the Statue of Abraham Lincoln inside the memorial chamber, an inscription reads: 

"In this temple as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the union the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever." 

Fun fact: In the original Design, there were 36 huge columns and each column signified a state at the time of Lincoln’s death. However, the funny side is that the states were increased to 48 by the time the #Monument was completed. So, you will find the remaining 12 states, outside the memorial wall.