Chapter 1
A living memorial to JFK
Chapter 2
The grand design of Edward Durell Stone
Chapter 3
Under the spotlights of the six theatres
Chapter 4
The Kennedy Center Honors and national treasures
Chapter 5
The REACH and the future of art
Ch 2 · The grand design of Edward Durell Stone
diego The Kennedy Center Design
This grand foyer is so incredibly huge, the whole Washington Monument can lay on its side!
BETA
diego Assemble the miniature pavilion to master the unique symmetry of Stone's architectural design.
diego The Grand Foyer is one of the largest rooms in the world, featuring massive red carpets and mirrors.
Fun Fact
Carrara marble: The Italian marble used on the walls is so heavy it required special steel beams to reinforce the entire structure.
diego Italy donated over 3,700 tons of Carrara marble to clad the building's exterior and interior.
Glossary
architect (noun)
A person who designs buildings and prepares plans and drawings for their construction. In June 1959, trustees selected Edward Durell Stone to plan the national cultural center in Washington, D.C.
A person who designs buildings and prepares plans and drawings for their construction. In June 1959, trustees selected Edward Durell Stone to plan the national cultural center in Washington, D.C.
Quiz
Approximately how many foreign nations donated unique artworks or materials to help decorate the newly built Kennedy Center?
Quiz
How long is the massive Grand Foyer of the Kennedy Center, making it one of the largest rooms in the world?
Quiz
Which European country gifted the beautiful modern wooden furniture found in the Danish Lounge of the Kennedy Center?
Quiz
What color is the giant, iconic carpet that runs through the entire length of the Kennedy Center's Grand Foyer?
Quiz
The stunning crystal chandeliers hanging in the Grand Foyer of the Kennedy Center were a gift from which European nation?
Quiz
Which famous sculptor created the massive eight-foot bronze bust of John F. Kennedy displayed in the center's Grand Foyer?