On the pinnacle of rugged Hollywood Mountain the Griffith Observatory and Hall of Science (architects: Austin & Ashley) stands - a monument to donor, architect and builder. It houses valuable astronomical instruments and a planetarium for the instruction and entertainment of the public - all protected against fire and earthquake by strong, durable monolithic concrete walls. Plywood and Presdwoodlined forms in large panels produced a smooth texture, the joint lines between the panels affording mass and scale for the entire structure.
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