john f. kennedy space center brevard county, florida - Environmental ...

Program is the longest running American space program to date. Unlike the Mercury, Gemini
and Apollo programs, the emphasis was on cost effectiveness and reusability, as well as the
construction of a space station. The Launch Control Center performs the vital operations integral
to the prelaunch preparation and launch of the Space Shuttle. Under Criterion C, the LCC, like
typical examples of the International Style, is characterized by a lack of exterior ornament, a flat
roof, ribbon windows on the north elevation, a skeletal structure of reinforced concrete,
cantilevered upper floors, and an emphasis on horizontality. However, unlike most examples of
the International Style, the LCC maintains a symmetrical façade. The LCC is of exceptional
importance to the Space Shuttle Program, and because it is less than 50 years in age, Criteria
Consideration G applies.
INTEGRITY: The LCC maintains its integrity of location, design, setting, materials,
workmanship, feeling, and association.