World Financial Center, New York City [Archive]

NYClover

February 26th, 2003, 12:20 AM

http://www.wirednewyork.com/wfc/images/wfc_sunset_21sept.jpg

http://www.wirednewyork.com/wfc/images/wfc_woolworth_21sept.jpg

1 wfc:
http://www.wirednewyork.com/wfc/images/1wfc_observatory.jpg
Floors: 40

2 wfc:
http://www.wirednewyork.com/wfc/images/2wfc_observatory.jpg
ht: 196.5 m
Floors: 51

3 wfc:
http://www.wirednewyork.com/wfc/images/3wfc_observatory.jpg
ht: 225.5 m
Floors: 54

4 wfc:
http://www.wirednewyork.com/wfc/4wfc/images/4wfc_marina_s.jpg

http://www.wirednewyork.com/wtc/images/wtc_wfc_hudson.jpg

complex completed in 1988

SteelCity32

February 26th, 2003, 12:44 AM

boxy, but majestic.

7/10

NYClover

February 26th, 2003, 01:55 AM

I guess I'll comment. :)

Some of my ultimate favorite skyscrapers in the entire city.
The hats are really nice and the setbacks are neat. I guess they are a BIT boxy, but they definately are majestic and they impact on the skyline. They looked great wrapped around the WTC. Plus, if they werent there, You would be able to plainly see Ground Zero from the Hudson River and New Jersey.

9.5/10

Wu-Gambino

February 26th, 2003, 04:44 AM

Reminds me of WTC. I like it. 7

RafflesCity

February 26th, 2003, 05:54 PM

8/10

Nice assortment of roofs. They front the skyline very well.

Daniel8ty8

February 27th, 2003, 03:40 AM

I like the World Financial Center. They look better from some angles then others, and fortunately, those are the ones that are the most visible. Plus, I think the whole complex is a perfect waterfront project.

7.5

Ptarmigan

March 4th, 2003, 07:12 AM

9.5/10. Really cool building. Stands out well. World Financial Center looks better with the World Trade Center though.

Francis20

March 6th, 2003, 02:38 PM

they are a landmark, well reminds us of the then stunning Twin Towers. You will feel nostalgic tho when you look upon them!
8.5/10!

renell

March 6th, 2003, 07:03 PM

nice set of roofs.. hmm.. i like this 7

bay_area

March 6th, 2003, 09:59 PM

Isnt American Express HQed in that complex? I like it.8

Chad

March 9th, 2003, 09:53 AM

Pharaoh of Alexandria's Lighhouse of the 20th Century.

9.5/10

New Jack City

March 9th, 2003, 06:35 PM

9/10- The WFC is amazing, it always seems to blend in somehow. From the Hudson, it's as if the WFC is instructing you too look up into the skies, to see the then Twin Towers. I guarantee you will enjoy them even more up close.

The Messiah

March 10th, 2003, 07:27 PM

I really like these towers allot.First of all they look good.And secondly they remind me of the WTC.
8.5/0

Wisma

July 17th, 2003, 11:58 AM

9.5/10 amazing towers. just perfect for that spot in NYC.

LoveCPH

July 17th, 2003, 01:21 PM

9.5/10 :)

Fabio

November 9th, 2003, 06:00 PM

8/10

boxy but elegant.

james2390

May 15th, 2004, 06:02 PM

10/10, This is one of the coolest projects ever. The assortment of tops and setbacks is amazing. How could you hate these? Weren't they also designed by Cesar Pelli?

SeeMacau

May 17th, 2004, 11:35 AM

Really cool design !! I like it very much !!
9.5/10

Monkey

May 20th, 2004, 09:02 AM

8.5/10

7 World Trade

June 24th, 2004, 01:40 AM

the setbacks and the window arrangements really make those buildings soar! they complemented the box-style twin towers well. truly american-style postmodernism at its best.

perferred it having copper-colored roofs though. but i guess the current colors will do. and 4 wfc should be taller. it looks a bit too squat.

9.5

matthew_p2004

June 24th, 2004, 04:24 AM

9.5

I love these buildings! My aunt works in 4 WFC and I was able to go to the top of it where her office is. Theres a great view from up there (even though it isnt that tall)

schmidt

June 24th, 2004, 04:42 AM

I think they're like a symbol for NYC

hella good

June 24th, 2004, 05:58 PM

I have always loved these, 10/10 - pelli is inspiring in all his work!

the winter gardens are especially great.

LibertyTwo

July 17th, 2004, 01:26 AM

I liked WFC when the WTC was standing

Now, it is to me a sad reminder of that day.

They look like 3 children of lost parents looking up and asking what to do now, and if anyone will adopt them ;-(

They need a parent, a taller, sleek tower behind then to give them guidance, unfortunately they are getting Freedom Tower, but maybe they will once again be reclaimed back into the lower Manhattan skyline, because right now, they look lost and misplaced there...

Menino de Sampa

July 17th, 2004, 03:07 AM

These "survivors" are really cool,I like tham a lot. 9/10. :okay:

London™

July 17th, 2004, 04:03 AM

9.5/10

sindell

July 17th, 2004, 05:30 AM

Another Japanese owned buildings. World Financial Center is owned by Mistubishi Estate. Mistubishi Estate owns Rockellfeller Corp.

rafaelfnunes

July 17th, 2004, 05:33 AM

GVNY

July 17th, 2004, 06:47 AM

Pharaoh of Alexandria's Lighhouse of the 20th Century.

9.5/10

What?

Anyways, I love these buildings! 9

flex

July 25th, 2004, 01:10 AM

real new yorkers 8/10

Wu-Gambino

July 29th, 2004, 04:31 AM

Here's a link to the tallest, Three World Financial Center:
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=28950

Jules

July 29th, 2004, 06:35 PM

I like how there's a lot of them. 7.5.

Tazmaniadevil

July 31st, 2004, 09:57 AM

They nade the WTC towers much more pleasant to look at, especially with the roof designs. Not sure how they'll go with the Freedom Tower.

Schroedinger's Cat

September 1st, 2004, 06:02 PM

8.5/10

DRAKKO

July 9th, 2005, 08:21 AM

7/10

El_Greco

September 9th, 2005, 01:17 AM

8/10

forvine

December 21st, 2005, 10:01 AM

9.5/10

Sinjin P.

December 21st, 2005, 12:43 PM

8.5/10 nice

gutooo

September 11th, 2006, 07:48 AM

10!

Today is 9/11 :(
My feelings

Ydlar

December 18th, 2006, 11:50 AM

8/10. The roofs are assorted.

FloridaFuture

December 24th, 2006, 04:12 AM

Not a daring design put simple and nice, fits in with surrounding area espacially when the WTC was there.
9/10

Dreamlıneя

December 24th, 2006, 11:52 PM

Nice! 8/10

ZZ-II

January 21st, 2007, 02:17 AM

i love the World financial center 9.5/10

MDguy

May 11th, 2007, 04:18 AM

They are Great! 9.5/10. Always liked them

Skyman

May 11th, 2007, 04:27 AM

7/10

_zner_

May 13th, 2007, 03:23 PM

10. boxy yet very fancy. its already a landmark anyway.

W!CKED

May 16th, 2007, 02:17 AM

7/10

Racingfreak

May 17th, 2007, 06:38 PM

Nice towers 9,0/10

kon133

November 21st, 2007, 01:44 PM

9/10 ^^ I lack WTC :ohno:

Astralis

January 29th, 2008, 02:18 PM

5/10

MasonicStage™

January 29th, 2008, 02:20 PM

9/10 :)
btw...pretty nice poll :lol:

Go Ahead Eagles

February 18th, 2009, 10:02 PM

8.5/10

tonyssa

April 28th, 2009, 02:16 AM

8.5/10

henry hill

May 27th, 2009, 08:59 PM

8/10

HK999

August 16th, 2009, 08:57 PM

9/10.

Jan Del Castillo

August 17th, 2009, 05:25 AM

10. Excellent building. Regards.

xavarreiro

September 23rd, 2009, 10:23 PM

7/10

wise_zech

October 3rd, 2009, 12:33 PM

9/10

Heroico

November 3rd, 2009, 05:25 PM