North Carolina General Assembly in 16 West Jones Street

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  I went there when the legislature wasn't in session, so it was deserted and I had the place to myself. There are many people that dislike this building, perhaps because its features seem so unusual and it looks stuck in 1964. However, if you look in an objective way, many of geometrical elements (roof panels , column supports) are arguably more timeless. If you take away the light fixtures, especially the giant brass chandeliers that are part wagon wheel and part food service heat lamp, there is a clean feel with warm golden tones. Outside the front entrance is a mosaic of the NC state seal, which also has warm beige and gold. I like the quirkiness of the building, but then there's that red carpet. I guess its supposed to evoke some regal, parliamentary feel, but I think it's completely out of place. I don't care for it, but someone thinks the carpet is pretty special because the grand staircase, with its cascade of plush red, is off-limits to the citizens of the state. No matter what you feel about the building: crazy, hideous, charmingly retro, super cool or whatever ... as a citizen of this state, I think its important to see this building firsthand. You see video of it all the time on the news, but being there yourself is really different. stuff I found when searching the history of the building: The architect that designed the NC legislative building also design the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in D.C.
  By Nan Fulcher, July 13, 2017
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  One of the ugliest public buildings I've seen. Is this really the best our state can do?
  By Dan Barr, June 01, 2017
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  Really cool historic building. Grassy mall behind is great for picnics
  By Mark Cone, May 01, 2017

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