The Century Project — Space Needle
Olson Kundig led The Century Project, a major renovation of Seattle's Space Needle unveiled in summer 2018, adding the world's first rotating glass floor, floor-to-ceiling glass barriers on the observation deck, and a new glass stairway and elevators.
| Venue | Space Needle |
|---|---|
| Project type | Major Renovation |
| Status | Completed |
| Year completed | 2018 |
| Technologies | rotating glass floor, floor-to-ceiling glass observation deck |
Credits
| Firm | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Olson Kundig | Architecture |
Description
The renovation increased the amount of glazing in the structure by 196% and won Olson Kundig the American Institute of Architects' 2022 National Architecture Honor Award. Distinct from the 2014 SkyPad interactive installation (see the separate SkyPad project record), this project is the building-wide architectural renovation of the observation deck and restaurant level.