The Sphere, the 2-dimentional circle, is hailed by Boull茅e as the ideal and perfect form since no trick of perspective can alter its appearance .

Inspired by the symbolism of the Circle and the Sphere, architects have used the geometric round shape in their building designs since the beginning of time. The circular shape of the tholos, the greek temple with a round ground plan rather than a square or rectangular one, is not unusual in Greek architecture and has also been used later on in the Roman building typology.

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Throughout the modern history of architecture, architects have also been designing and realizing circular-based buildings, round towers as well as domes and spheres used notably in the development of planetaria and theatres. Carpeting in pre-function areas is reminiscent of the organic shapes found throughout Indiana’s southern plains and lowlands. The Indiana Convention Center expansion project’s exterior site design was an integral component to its overall design. So that the building could be woven into multiple layers of Indianapolis’ downtown urban fabric, the expansion’s exterior gathering spaces were designed to accommodate large volumes of pedestrians, significant bus traffic, a multipurpose Cultural Trail, and a future event street located just outside the expansion’s glass-cube entry.

While the building did not pursue LEED certification, sustainable design elements are integrated throughout the space. Sustainable design elements include:

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