Space Needle Renovation

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Space needle renovation. A renovation of the top of the space needle began in the summer of 2017 to add an all glass floor to the restaurant and replace the observation platform windows with floor to ceiling glass panels to more closely match the 1962 original concept sketches as well as upgrades and updates to the internal systems. At 50 years old the icon was in need of an upgrade one that would allow the tower to thrive for another 50 years. In september 2017 the space needle commenced construction on the largest renovation project in its history the century project the renovation aimed to reveal the tower s internal structure and harken back to the original conceptual sketches all while expanding and improving its views. The 100m multiyear renovation project preserves the historic exterior aesthetics while amplifying the observation experience.
Flooring in the restaurant will be replaced with glass the observation deck will be. For upgrades and maintenance 100 million dollars was spent refurbishing. Pointing 605 feet into the clouds the space needle the famous saucer in the sky. Inside seattle s space needle after its 100 million makeover it is to seattle what the eiffel tower is to paris.
Details will emerge this fall says space needle spokesperson karen olson whose lofty plans include reinventing dining after all says olson we re the space needle. The renovation updated the structure s physical systems and elevated the visitor experience by dramatically enhancing the view. The space needle is now open with limited capacity and industry leading elevating clean standards. Why should we.
As one of the most recognized landmarks in the world the space needle s remodel focused on the preservation and renovation of the 57 year old icon.