National Academy of Sciences building
National Academy of Sciences building, Administrative building on Constitution Avenue, Washington D.C., United States.
The National Academy of Sciences building incorporates classical elements with irregular forms, creating a distinctive architectural style known as Alexandrian at its exterior.
President Calvin Coolidge dedicated this building in 1924, referring to it as a Temple of Science during the opening ceremony on Constitution Avenue.
The Albert Einstein Memorial stands outside the building, marking the centennial celebration of the physicist's birth and drawing numerous visitors each year.
The Great Hall within the building hosts scientific conferences, public lectures, and research presentations, accommodating over 1000 employees in various departments.
The structure houses executive offices for three major institutions: the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine under one roof.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Architects: Bertram Goodhue, Harrison & Abramovitz
Website: http://nasonline.org/about-nas/visiting-nas/nas-building
GPS coordinates: 38.89300,-77.04770
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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