The Space Needle revealed its newly renovated observation decks and celebrated a milestone in its "Century Project," a multi-year, privately funded, $100 million effort to preserve and enhance the visitor experience for the next 50 years
The exterior expression of the architectural design is influenced by the materials and scale of the traditional masonry buildings found in nearby districts
An ideal complement to the structure’s clean, contemporary design, concrete masonry units were applied in three separate colors and random patterns throughout the building
On the exterior, the design called for steep-slope roof elements that would draw attention to certain building functions and entry locations, and metal roof panels to accentuate these spaces