The Nebraska State Capitol is a masterpiece of Prairie Deco design, but what truly sets it apart is its deep philosophical foundation. Hartley Burr Alexander’s inscriptions turn the building into a monument of ideas, blending form and function like no other.

“To this day the Capitol holds the unique legislative unicameral branch, the executive and judicial branches of the state. The building is the architectural pinnacle of what is now known as Prairie Deco.” (Josha Sietsma)

Key architectural insights:
-A rare example of philosophy influencing architectural design
-A thematic structure that follows a cohesive narrative in stone
-Designed to educate, inspire, and preserve democracy

Explore the fusion of architecture and philosophy in Think. Define. Choose.