Seattle Space Needle Seattle, Washington, USA Building instructions are available on: Die Bauanleitung fi nden Sie auf: Vous pourrez trouver des instructions de montage sur : Encontrarás las instrucciones de construcción en: Encontrar instruções de construção em: Az építési útmutatót a következő helyen találod meg: Architecture.LEGO.com 21003_SSN_BI.indd 1 20/01/2011 4:43 PM Architecture, Engineering and Construction Viewed as the predominate symbol of Seattle’s skyline, Due to the 12 month condensed construction schedule, the Seattle Space Needle was originally built to be the Seattle Space Needle’s legs and observation pod the centerpiece of the futuristic 1962 World’s Fair. were prefabricated in several sections and then Originally sketched by Edward E. Carlson, the futuristic quickly erected and secured in place. To offset the concept has given the Seattle Space Needle its sleek “top heavy” loading, the Space Needle’s center of “frozen in time” flying saucer appearance. gravity was lowered all the way down to ground level by means of anchoring the three legs to an oversized The theme of the 1962 World’s Fair was unmistakably solid concrete slab 30 feet thick, thus matching the about futurism and American optimism, and was entire weight of the exposed structure above. appropriately named, “The Century 21 Exposition.” The Needle was specifically designed to embrace the “Race into Space” or now more commonly referred to as the “Space Age.” In keeping with the 21st Century theme, even the final coats of paint were dubbed Astronaut White for the supporting legs, Orbital Olive for the core, Re-entry Red for the halo and Galaxy Gold for the sunburst and pagoda roof. A separate unique elevated monorail transport was an added feature attraction to further enhance its futuristic alien spaceship counterpart, the Seattle Space Needle. 2 21003_SSN_BI.indd 2 22/04/09 14:36:40 Facts at a Glance Location: ..........................400 Broad Street, Seattle, Washington, United States Architect: ..........................John Graham & Associates Classification: ...............Observation Tower Construction Type: ....Structural Steel Frame Materials: .........................Steel, Concrete and Glass Year: .................................... 1961-1962 Height: ...............................518 ft. (158 m.) Footprint: .........................120 ft. x 120 ft. (36.6 m. x 36.6 m.) Pinnacle Type: ..............Lightening Rod 605 ft. (184 m.) Stories: .............................. 60 Cost: ...................................$4.5 million (1962) Floor Area: ...................... N/A Zoned: .............................. 60 Elevators. .........................3 Points of Interest Built to withstand winds of up to 200 mph, the Seattle ground, cleverly rotates 360 degrees every 47 Space Needle clearly demonstrates the inherent minutes using only a one horsepower motor, which strength of the unique tripod design. “SkyCity,” the is accomplished thanks to skillful and precise rotating restaurant located 500 feet above the craftsmanship. 3 21003_SSN_BI.indd 3 22/04/09 14:36:42 4x 2x 1 2 4 21003_SSN_BI.indd 4 22/04/09 14:36:43 2x 4x 3 4 5 21003_SSN_BI.indd 5 22/04/09 14:36:44 2x 1x 4x 1x 5 1 2 6 1:1 6 21003_SSN_BI.indd 6 22/04/09 14:36:45 3x 1x 7 1 2 1:1 7 21003_SSN_BI.indd 7 22/04/09 14:36:46 4x 4x 2x 1x 8 9 4x 8 21003_SSN_BI.indd 8 22/04/09 14:36:47 1x 1x 1x 10 11 1:1 1:1 9 21003_SSN_BI.indd 9 22/04/09 14:36:49 1x 1x 1x 12 13 1:1 10 21003_SSN_BI.indd 10 22/04/09 14:36:51 3x 1x 14 1 2 1:1 11 21003_SSN_BI.indd 11 22/04/09 14:36:52 15 3x 1:1 5.25 in / 133 mm 12 21003_SSN_BI.indd 12 22/04/09 14:36:53 1x 1x 16 13 21003_SSN_BI.indd 13 22/04/09 14:36:54 1x 17 14 21003_SSN_BI.indd 14 22/04/09 14:36:54 1x 1x 18 15 21003_SSN_BI.indd 15 22/04/09 14:36:55 1x 1x 1x 1x 19 1 2 3 16 21003_SSN_BI.indd 16 22/04/09 14:36:56 1x 4x 4211525 2x 4211475 4211639 2x 4211573 6x 2x 4512360 4211404 2x 4502595 4x 1x 4211549 4211473 6x 4211550 4x 4211413 3x 2x 4514198 4211885 4x 4142865 1x 1x 4285634 4211815 4x Customer Service 416226 Kundenservice 1x Service Consommateurs 3x 4494222 Servicio Al Consumidor 4211796 www.lego.com/service or dial 00800 5346 5555 : 1x 1x 2x 1-800-422-5346 : 4211512 4211664 303026 17 21003_SSN_BI.indd 17 22/04/09 14:36:58 A Word from the Artist As an Architectural Artist my desire is to capture the essence of a particular landmark into its pure sculptural form, especially at this small scale. I fi rst and foremost do not view my models as literal replicas, but rather my own artistic interpretations, harnessing the essence of these landmark’s through the use of LEGO® bricks as a medium. The LEGO brick is not initially thought of as a material typically used in creating art or used as an artist’s medium. I quickly discovered the LEGO brick was lending itself as naturally to my applications as paint to a painter or metal to a blacksmith. As I explore how to capture these buildings with the basic shapes of the bricks, I fi nd the possibilities and challenges they offer almost magical. – Adam Reed Tucker 18 21003_SSN_BI.indd 18 22/04/09 14:37:00 LEGO© Architecture, bringing two worlds together The LEGO Group and Adam Reed Tucker are excited to bring you this new line of distinctive landmark building sets. Our hope is that this will inspire minds of all ages whether you’re young and eager to learn or young at heart and simply intrigued by these modern day marvels. The idea behind LEGO® Architecture is to celebrate the past, present and future of architecture through the LEGO Brick. Through products and events we wish to promote an awareness of the fascinating worlds of Architecture, Engineering and Construction. Initially, we featured a pair of Chicago’s most famous landmarks: The Sears Tower and The John Hancock Center. We now proudly offer you landmarks that represent both the East & West coasts, The Empire State Building and The Seattle Space Needle. Eventually, we wish to offer other famous landmarks throughout the world celebrating influential architects and movements that have shaped the environment around us. We hope to inspire future architects around the world with the brick as a medium. We hope you enjoyed this experience. Visit www.LEGO.com/architecture or – The LEGO Group and Brickstructures, Inc. www.Brickstructures.com for more information 19 21003_SSN_BI.indd 19 22/04/09 14:37:01 The landmark series 4644797 LEGO and the LEGO logo are trademarks of the LEGO Group. Group. of the LEGO trademarks logo are and the LEGO LEGO ©2011 Group. LEGO The Willis Tower Space Needle Empire State Building 21003_SSN_BI.indd 20 20/01/2011 4:43 PM.