The U.N building was built from 1949 through 1960, the project was leaded by the american architect Wallace Harrison. This project was designed by a council of archtects from around the world. Gaston Bronfout {Belgium}, N.D {Soviet Union}, Emest Cormier {Canada}, Le Corbuiser {France}, Liang Ssv-ching {China}, Sven Markelius {Sweden}, Oscar Niemeyer {Brazil}, Howard Roberson {United Kingdom}, E.R {Australia}, and Julio Villamajo {Uruguay}. The design choosen to built by these architects was the "Le Carbuiser Design" known as "Scheme 23A", 39 stories made up this building in a rectangular shape cover with special windows that absorb heat, The East-West walls are fully covered with thermopane glass designed to absorb heat from sunlight. The North-South walls are covered with Vermont marble, this is the place were countries held their meetings to avoid war and bring harmony among members of the United Nations. At the entry to the building there is a public sculture showimg a gun tied at the end representing non-violence.
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