Olson Kundig installs all-glass double-decker elevators at Seattle Space Needle
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Ellen Eberhardt
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Summary
American architecture studio Olson Kundig and engineering firm Otis Elevators have installed all-glass, double-decker elevators on the exposed core of Seattle's Space Needle as part of the ongoing Century Project modernization. The elevators feature floor-to-ceiling glass walls offering 360-degree views during the ascent, and are designed to increase visitor capacity while preserving the iconic structure's aesthetic.
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The all-glass, double-decker elevators have been installed on the tower's exposed core.
The elevators offer 360-degree views during the ascent to the observation deck.
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