New Heights
Transforming Seattle's Iconic Space Needle
- A beautifully presented narrative detailing the enthralling process of renovating the Space Needle, the first tower in the world to boast a revolving restaurant, and a structure that changed notions of engineering and construction
- The process of renovation from planning, construction to the final result are richly photographed in full colour throughout, with numerous captions
- Incisive commentary from the many stakeholders involved with the Space Needle provides intriguing insight into the process of renovating such a beloved symbol
“Now you can learn about and enjoy the big redo at ground level… “ — The Seattle Times
“This technical book pairs vintage tokens of remembrance—like midcentury blueprints and construction photos—with modern renderings of the tower, giving context to Olson Kundig’s plan for the since-completed upper deck.” — Architectural Digest
Originally built for the 1962 World’s Fair, the Space Needle quickly became an international icon of the Pacific Northwest and a symbol of Seattle. At the time of its construction, the tower pointed the way toward the future with a sense of optimism, possibility, and invention. In its 55th year, the Space Needle is again representing an enhanced future with the Century Project, a holistic renovation of the upper levels led by Olson Kundig that repositions the iconic tower for its next fifty years. New Heights: Transforming Seattle’s Iconic Space Needle documents this latest chapter of the Space Needle’s story with an in-depth look at the innovations, challenges, and triumphs realized by the client and project team, as seen through the eyes of the architects.
- Publisher
- Images Publishing
- ISBN
- 9781864709704
- Published
- 7th Nov 2023
- Binding
- Hardback
- Territory
- World
- Size
- 254 mm x 254 mm
- Pages
- 192 Pages
Distributed by ACC Art Books
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