I have to agree that the above photo clearly reveals how the building has emerged to begin dominating the skyline. I hadn't realized how tall it actually was until I saw this shot. The whole project is progressing very nicely.

GreenwichBoy (http://wirednewyork.com/forum/member.php?u=8720), WiredNewYork
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One World Trade Center (http://www.flickr.com/photos/beaupitcher/5668636524/) by beaupitcher (http://www.flickr.com/people/beaupitcher/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5021/5669798760_cc3e98c978_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/74675052@N00/5669798760/)
One World Trade center in progress (http://www.flickr.com/photos/74675052@N00/5669798760/) by capri_guy84 (http://www.flickr.com/people/74675052@N00/), on Flickr

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Now and Today

The change in seasons is becoming obvious on the discovery cams the trees are begining to flourish on the plaza. Quite an amazing sudden transformation.

Looks like they've started the 16th row of cladding!

I'm gonna be visiting New York in mid-august. Does anybody know on which floor they will be?

I think 80th - 90th Floor

I'm so excited and I just can't hide it, I'm about to lose control and I think I like it

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Photo by s.scottcrawford (http://www.flickr.com/photos/timelessreflectionsphotography/)

That is a great shot.

I think when WTC1 is competed the towers in front will look fat and bulky, because they seem to have a bigger footprint. :)

^From some angles. :okay:
Diagram coming tomorrow for both 1 and 4WTC.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5181/5663598508_5543b998b1_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrfreitag/5663598508/)
They used to be twins (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mrfreitag/5663598508/) by Mr. Freitag (http://www.flickr.com/people/mrfreitag/), on Flickr

^^

In that shot, they seem somehow to be twins

Taken today.

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Some WTC Shots i took today...

JS38zZulG4o

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DSCN1469 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42178139@N06/5671466722/) by Nexis4Jersey09 (http://www.flickr.com/people/42178139@N06/), on Flickr

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DSCN1467 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42178139@N06/5670898749/) by Nexis4Jersey09 (http://www.flickr.com/people/42178139@N06/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5301/5670848635_71389924c0_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42178139@N06/5670848635/)
DSCN1298 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42178139@N06/5670848635/) by Nexis4Jersey09 (http://www.flickr.com/people/42178139@N06/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5182/5670825431_8a79bd7edf_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42178139@N06/5670825431/)
DSC04613 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42178139@N06/5670825431/) by Nexis4Jersey09 (http://www.flickr.com/people/42178139@N06/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5109/5670825345_37949ab6e8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42178139@N06/5670825345/)
DSC04610 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42178139@N06/5670825345/) by Nexis4Jersey09 (http://www.flickr.com/people/42178139@N06/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5103/5671467188_039f8f96c1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42178139@N06/5671467188/)
DSCN1472 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/42178139@N06/5671467188/) by Nexis4Jersey09 (http://www.flickr.com/people/42178139@N06/), on Flickr

Originally Answered by RobertWalpole
As Nomad stated, the yellow will be an underground area for the vehicle security center, and above it, at street level, will be a park, as will the area with the green water. 5WTC will be in the area with the red.
http://www.shrani.si/f/43/sG/4Dtmi1YH/5658018606b65c549ec5b.jpg
Actually RobertWalpole, the area where 5 wtc was intended to be built will apparently be the area where people will buy tickets for the 9/11 memorial. Or so I have heard. There are also rumors that NYU will buy the 5 wtc site in order to expand there campus

Beautiful photos.
Meanwhile ... Save the U.S. from storms. :(

Photo of the day

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5148/5671005471_70263bba3b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roccocell/5671005471/)
WTC | PRISM (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roccocell/5671005471/) by roccocell (http://www.flickr.com/people/roccocell/), on Flickr

An interesting angle of WTC 1 as I was passing it on West Street in my car. Pic out of the sun roof. I know I posted this pic already but here is the high-res img for your enjoyment.

http://www.fubaronline.com/pics/WTC/sscPics_2011_4-24/img_2731.jpg

Taken today.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b125/Uaarkson/1WTC042911.png

This corner office at GS is a contender for best view in the entire city.

(original pic by jwalas)

:O It's goinf really fast!

This corner office at GS is a contender for best view in the entire city.

(original pic by jwalas)

my mother works in Federal Plaza, and I swear she has the best view of manhattan! she works on the 19th floor, and has a clear shot of midtown, it's amazing nothing in the way

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I've been to NYC and took some photos on my own.

ok, time for some corn flakes !

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5 Months of construction!:banana:
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December 2010
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almost May 2011
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^^ I didn't know it was May already :lol:

Unbelievable that two floors can make such a huge difference in viewability, I'm getting more excited about this project each day! :banana::banana:

^^ I didn't know it was May already :lol:

Unbelievable that two floors can make such a huge difference in viewability, I'm getting more excited about this project each day! :banana::banana:


oooops LOL i'm getting ahead of myself :nuts:

awaiting promised incoming diagram x)

In the last episode of Fringe... :nuts:

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OMG cool!

I like Frienge ... Which episode is it?

^^

The episode #21 from last night (Season 3).

SPOILER:
Peter travels through time, year 2021 at least.

The series is amazing. What I like most of the series, is that they are showing NY in alternative worlds.

Twin Towers in a world in which they have not yet been destroyed:

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miss...

http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/8787/wtc30abril.jpg

Full size version (http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/8787/wtc30abril.jpg)

I've only been to NYC once, after the Twin Towers fell, but I'm gonna have to stop by once this project is done. It'll be nice to see the country's real capital restored to its full former glory.

China Center to Build the Modern Vision for a New China in One World Trade Center (http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/china-center-to-build-the-modern-vision-for-a-new-china-in-one-world-trade-center-119870099.html)

NEW YORK, April 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- China Center New York unveiled its high-profile interior concept design, "Folding Garden" for its future home at One World Trade Center. Once in place, the vertical Chinese garden folding through 64th to 69th floors provides an extraordinary space for Chinese and U.S. business leaders to build relationships and provides a dramatic showcase for the rise of modern China.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110414/NY83697 )
Today's unveiling is the first step in bringing the abstract concept of a Chinese folding garden into reality in a uniquely urban environment. "We plan to create an architectural masterpiece of world-class standard where the traditional Chinese culture is fully represented and explored," said Xue Ya, President of China Center. "Its goal is to become an important window presenting a contemporary Chinese image while offering a platform for international business exchange."
Behind the concept is the vision of China Center Chairman Feng Lun – to build a world-class business environment with an unprecedented design. A team of internationally renowned artists and designers have worked on the project for the last two years and are all very excited about moving the project forward.
"While Chinatowns in all metropolises represent the past version of Chinese culture in the West, we want to create a new iconic environment at One World Trade Center to represent an open-minded and confident China that embraces all values," said Feng Lun, a well-known real estate developer in China. "We want people to come here, look at the space, and say 'Wow! This is a side of China I haven't seen,'" he said.
Support for China Center's bold, folding garden design and modern China showcase was shared by over 70 Chinese business leaders who recently had a sneak peek preview of the concept design.
The concept design is based on a "Folding Garden" concept originally proposed by Zhou Wei, a renowned Chinese artist. China Center Art Director Weng Ling hand-picked the top-ranking Japanese architect Kengo Kuma & Associates to bring the concept to fruition. New York-based architect firm Perkins Eastman will work with Kengo Kuma to implement the design into the space in One World Trade Center.
In order to create a truly distinctive experience, the "Folding Garden" idea was reinterpreted by connecting the floors and functions vertically. This is still not a common approach in skyscrapers, not just in New York but also around the world.
"By combining the unique, meandering spatial characteristics of the Chinese garden with several floors of the iconic One World Trade Center, we can arrive at a very special kind of design that is specific to China Center and to New York City, all at once," said Kuma. "This is a very special opportunity that bridges modern and traditional motifs, architecture and nature, and most importantly the Chinese and American cultures."
"The China Center Space will boldly combine culture and business," said Weng Ling, the art director. "It is both aesthetic and functional."
As a leader in green development, Mr. Feng Lun has pledged to build China Center as a LEED platinum space, the highest standard for green interior design as established by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
China Center New York LLC is the unequivocal platform for China-U.S. business and cultural exchange. In 2009, it became the first corporate tenant for the iconic redeveloped One World Trade Center tower and set to move in 1 WTC in 2014.

Question about the base of the tower :

A few months ago, when they installed those huge columns at the base (I forgot about the details, but the one that needed the 18000 and 16000 to be lifted), I thought they had such big columns to have some kind of an "open space" at the base of the tower.

But now, they poured those huge blast wall pretty much everywhere around the base, and I have to wonder, why did they go with "just" a few columns when they could have use more column and/or transversal/inclined beam to dish out the weight? Because all that concrete isn't use to "support" the tower, but they could have fit a lot of steel inside that concrete that could have been use to that effect. I suppose having so few columns is a pretty expensive choice, and I don't see the use of it if they just fill the empty space with concrete.

So, since the people that design this beauty are obviously smarter than me, what am I missing here?

I think it stands to reason that those concrete panels between the columns are fortified probably with an exraordinary amount of rebar, plus the concrete used itself is probably a specially formulated extra strong mix. Have you noticed how long the formwork is left on, especially the corners? Months at a time!

Hey everyone, I found this site a few months ago and I've really enjoyed all the great pics of the construction progress! This might be a bit off-topic but does anyone know about the status of the new WTC shopping mall and when it is gonna be completed?

A gorgeous shot by Patapsco, Apr 30th,

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Agreed. That shot is very nice! Thanks for posting that spectre.

I must say... Happy 80th Birthday to the Empire State Building! Even after the WTC surpasses it again, and as time goes on, and other buildings grow taller still, it will always be special to us :)

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upclose and personal

blue mesh netting going up around...

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Hey. Anyone know the messure's on the windows? width, length etc.
T

Thank you, Carlos!

hi, im from the UK and after my recent visit to NYC ive been following this thread, so i was just wondering if you ming me sticking around? :)

also as this building was included with a WTC render i was wondering if any of you knew the current status for a project named 56 Leonard Street?

http://img828.imageshack.us/img828/8787/wtc30abril.jpg

Full size version (http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/8787/wtc30abril.jpg)

awesome dude - just a note, you've got the date on there that the first piece of the curtain was in november 2011, instead of 2010 (lol edit thanks eastern37) ;)

^^ 2010* ;) :lol: :lol:

I'm Brazilian state of Piaui, I love spider heaven and follow the daily progress of the construction of One World Trade Center.

It's a shame that the big metrolpoles of Brazil does not have buildings over 50 floors.

At this moment there are thousands of buildings under construction in Sao Paulo, but all with up to 40 floors.

In Rio de Janeiro does not really exist, because the tall buildings would disturb the view of mountains and sea, which are unique in the world.

I love New York.

Hey. Anyone know the messure's on the windows? width, length etc.
T

The curtain wall panels measure 5" by 13' 4" (~1.5m x~4m).


awesome dude - just a note, you've got the date on there that the first piece of the curtain was in november 2011, instead of 2010 (lol edit thanks eastern37) ;)

That error was since the last diagram, :doh: I forgot to change it, thanks, btw.

hi, im from the UK and after my recent visit to NYC ive been following this thread, so i was just wondering if you ming me sticking around? :)

also as this building was included with a WTC render i was wondering if any of you knew the current status for a project named 56 Leonard Street?
56 Leonard Street thread (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=708580) (On Hold)


http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5263/5674195775_5b4a3ece5a_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jenniferjanviere/5674195775/)
World Trade Center, New York City (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jenniferjanviere/5674195775/) by Jennifer Janviere (http://www.flickr.com/people/jenniferjanviere/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5181/5673899845_ced1e1bc4e_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/izakokomari890/5673899845/)
Downtown Skyline (http://www.flickr.com/photos/izakokomari890/5673899845/) by Uhh...... (http://www.flickr.com/people/izakokomari890/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5066/5670042957_051ef27527_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/50326380@N06/5670042957/)
Downtown NYC (http://www.flickr.com/photos/50326380@N06/5670042957/) by eugenetsang (http://www.flickr.com/people/50326380@N06/), on Flickr

After visiting this topic after months. Its good to see the progress! :)

I'm Brazilian state of Piaui, I love spider heaven and follow the daily progress of the construction of One World Trade Center.

It's a shame that the big metrolpoles of Brazil does not have buildings over 50 floors.

At this moment there are thousands of buildings under construction in Sao Paulo, but all with up to 40 floors.

In Rio de Janeiro does not really exist, because the tall buildings would disturb the view of mountains and sea, which are unique in the world.

I love New York.

Sorry for the error of "Spider heaven" which in English should be skyscraper.

Is that Portuguese is a language very tricky to translate.

Sorry for the error of "Spider heaven" which in English should be skyscraper.

Is that Portuguese is a language very tricky to translate.

Haha, a funny error, but no problem. :)

Otie, I love that last photo you posted!!

Spider heaven? Ughh I won't sleep tonight.

reminds me of the first spiderman trailer still with the WTC in it

Nice updates!One of the most outstanding things about the building is that it looks very modern in that particular area.

Thank you, Carlos!


:wave:Здравствуйте!, you are welcome

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Does anyone know which floor will make a perfect octagon shape? It must be coming up soon...

that floor will be worth some coin!

That tower with Pyramid-shaped roof looks like One Canada Square in London
Gotham city looks stunning as always :bow:
Thanks for the updates Carlos :cheers2:

That tower with Pyramid-shaped roof looks like One Canada Square in London
Gotham city looks stunning as always :bow:
Thanks for the updates Carlos :cheers2:

Same architect :)

Thanks for staying on-topic, SO143

ZippytheChimp, WiredNewYork

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http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/7475/wtc284c.jpg

Taken 2 hrs ago

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5105/5678854086_3442d8de72_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryanbudhu/5678854086/)
World Trade Center: May 2, 2011 (12:16 a.m) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryanbudhu/5678854086/) by newhannibal112 (out till 5/18) (http://www.flickr.com/people/ryanbudhu/), on Flickr

Bin Laden is gone, the rebuilding continues...

:)

hows the progress?

May 1st, 2011

From Staten Island.

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^^
Nice!!


Some Flickr from yesterday: :)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5024/5676070743_d97e9f98d4_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/51949497@N08/5676070743/)
LOWER MANHATTAN (http://www.flickr.com/photos/51949497@N08/5676070743/) by NYMAN2010 (http://www.flickr.com/people/51949497@N08/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5189/5676623716_e631c47e90_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/51949497@N08/5676623716/)
LOWER MANHATTAN (http://www.flickr.com/photos/51949497@N08/5676623716/) by NYMAN2010 (http://www.flickr.com/people/51949497@N08/), on Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5061/5676600324_06c66a123a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/51949497@N08/5676600324/)
LOWER MANHATTAN (http://www.flickr.com/photos/51949497@N08/5676600324/) by NYMAN2010 (http://www.flickr.com/people/51949497@N08/), on Flickr

The bastard is dead now!!!!:2cents:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5021/5681263654_48ffe17cbe_b.jpg

http://www.plaschek.nl/potd/upload/20110502030936.jpg

+1

But @TowersNYC, please read the Flickr credit guidlines at the top of the forum page. Even if the pictures are your own, we are ALL required to abide by them so as not to lose our ability to show Flickr images. :)

what am I missing???? I dont see any "Follow these Guidelines" at the top of the forum page????

I like how the progress on the 1WTC is going and hopefuly 4WTC will make its way into the downtown skyline soon. However, as much as I like the design of the 2WTC (Lord Foster's tower), I have to admit that it will completely obscure any decent view of 1WTC from Brooklyn (especially from the Brooklyn Bridge), and the only good view of 1 WTC will be from the south, north and west. When the original Twin Towers were built, they were purposefully not unaligned with each other to avoid this issue. 2 WTC is almost equal in height to 1 WTC (a mere 18 foot difference, excluding 1WTC's spire) and will therefore block any view of 1WTC from an eastern vantage point. This is more than likely the reason why there are no official renders of 1WTC from the Brooklyn vantage point. If you don't believe me, go to the PANYNJ website and navigate to their Google Earth link. There you can bring up a render of the future WTC site from the eastern side and check this out. As it stands, I think it would be fine to leave 2 WTC as the retail stump its planned to be anyways, though I have no problem with Richard Roger's 3 WTC going up. Even though 3 WTC, has an admittedly inferior design to 2WTC, the tower is only 1,155 feet high.

what am I missing???? I dont see any "Follow these Guidelines" at the top of the forum page????

Ugh, my bad. I thought every forum had these rules posted. Here they are: (taken from my forum ;)) http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1328871

It's super easy and keeps us in good standing with flickr. :)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5146/5681369128_39fd5b93d4_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61343305@N00/5681369128/)
ground zero (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61343305@N00/5681369128/) by tooktheredpill (http://www.flickr.com/people/61343305@N00/), on Flickr

President Obama to visit WTC on Thursday.

This should be interesting...

Great update everyone. Keep it coming. 1WTC only shows itself more and more in the skyline now :)

diagram update
http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/7052/wtcmay2011.jpg

I like how the progress on the 1WTC is going and hopefuly 4WTC will make its way into the downtown skyline soon. However, as much as I like the design of the 2WTC (Lord Foster's tower), I have to admit that it will completely obscure any decent view of 1WTC from Brooklyn (especially from the Brooklyn Bridge), and the only good view of 1 WTC will be from the south, north and west. When the original Twin Towers were built, they were purposefully not unaligned with each other to avoid this issue. 2 WTC is almost equal in height to 1 WTC (a mere 18 foot difference, excluding 1WTC's spire) and will therefore block any view of 1WTC from an eastern vantage point. This is more than likely the reason why there are no official renders of 1WTC from the Brooklyn vantage point. If you don't believe me, go to the PANYNJ website and navigate to their Google Earth link. There you can bring up a render of the future WTC site from the eastern side and check this out. As it stands, I think it would be fine to leave 2 WTC as the retail stump its planned to be anyways, though I have no problem with Richard Roger's 3 WTC going up. Even though 3 WTC, has an admittedly inferior design to 2WTC, the tower is only 1,155 feet high.

Was one of the original twins invisible? Obviously, there was an angle from which one blocked the other. Better call PANYNJ just to make sure they don't finish 2 WTC so your view isn't blocked. Good to know you have no problem with WTC 3 being finished.

Hey guys, I've been following the construction of this building for a while, so I decided to create an account to share some pictures too! :cheers:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5061/5681762944_ef1fa34fc4_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9451351@N03/5681762944/)
Downtown S-Show (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9451351@N03/5681762944/) por Benjamin Rosamond (http://www.flickr.com/people/9451351@N03/), no Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5144/5680076141_95e117d1a0_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kalantziscope/5680076141/)
Sem título (http://www.flickr.com/photos/kalantziscope/5680076141/) por Phillip Kalantzis Cope (http://www.flickr.com/people/kalantziscope/), no Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5062/5682105652_9888b2f131.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/25301165@N07/5682105652/)
Freedom tower construction site (http://www.flickr.com/photos/25301165@N07/5682105652/) por Suvro Banerji (http://www.flickr.com/people/25301165@N07/), no Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5144/5681975260_19450bdd30.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/32368051@N08/5681975260/)
Osama Bin Laden Death Notice 2/5/11 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/32368051@N08/5681975260/) por Boaz Guttman (http://www.flickr.com/people/32368051@N08/), no Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5065/5680675597_1de96c3fe5.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/79633815@N00/5680675597/)
Rising from the ashes (http://www.flickr.com/photos/79633815@N00/5680675597/) por n.rat (http://www.flickr.com/people/79633815@N00/), no Flickr

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5061/5681762944_ef1fa34fc4.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9451351@N03/5681762944/)
Downtown S-Show (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9451351@N03/5681762944/) por Benjamin Rosamond (http://www.flickr.com/people/9451351@N03/), no Flickr

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^^ 4WTC's lobby is HUGE! Nice!

Damn. It looks like an unfinished Best Buy or Home Depot. That will be overwhelming when it's all done.

Was one of the original twins invisible? Obviously, there was an angle from which one blocked the other. Better call PANYNJ just to make sure they don't finish 2 WTC so your view isn't blocked. Good to know you have no problem with WTC 3 being finished.

I love this kind of humor. You made me laugh. :)

This photo made me realize that New York is soon going to be home to both the world's oldest and its newest supertall buildings... Awesomeness...

May 1st, 2011
http://i800.photobucket.com/albums/yy281/DKNY621/IMG_2678.jpg

Earlier today. (media frenzy included)

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awesome capture man............:cheers::cheers:

great picture indeed ... seems like the new WTC is bigger than the old ones given the size, isn't it? looks massive.

^^ If you mean the tower? Then no, its the same hight, and width, but this one tapers away so its actually smaller. If you mean the actual wtc site then, i'm not sure ;) :lol:

^^ If you mean the tower? Then no, its the same hight, and width, but this one tapers away so its actually smaller. If you mean the actual wtc site then, i'm not sure ;) :lol:

Yes, I was actually pointing at the width indeed ... you are right, due to its tapering design, the base looks or is wider than the old WTC towers, but even now, as it gets smaller towards the top, still looks massive to me.

Thanks for the information. :)

The base is a few feet smaller and the roof is half the size of one of the old towers.


There was some amazing footage of the WTC site on the news last night. Did anyone happen to get screen captures? In particular there were a couple shots of the top of the tower when seen from above.

^^ If you mean the tower? Then no, its the same hight, and width, but this one tapers away so its actually smaller. If you mean the actual wtc site then, i'm not sure ;) :lol:

i think the whole complex may be larger cause this one has 541-411-and almost all are 300+ whereas in the older only 2 were 300+:)

^^
Yes, because there will be so many 300+ towers in this relatively tiny 16-acre site, the view of 1 WTC will be completely obscured from many angles, most of all Brooklyn.

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This shot reminds me of this...

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/3143/76912122.jpg

nice addition to great skyline

Does anyone know the floor space of the WTC block before the attack and after everything is completed?

fantastic pictures, also dynamic of pedestrian area. So many tv stations vehicles,any important people who visit that site?

Such pictures remind me of movies from my chilhood, such as Ghostbusters or Robocop.

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WTC construction site 2. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8125412@N04/5668209537/) par WhiteFlowersFade (http://www.flickr.com/people/8125412@N04/), sur Flickr

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Tower 4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8125412@N04/5668774404/) par WhiteFlowersFade (http://www.flickr.com/people/8125412@N04/), sur Flickr

Ugh, my bad. I thought every forum had these rules posted. Here they are: (taken from my forum ;)) http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1328871

It's super easy and keeps us in good standing with flickr. :)

thank you :)

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New York once again the center of attention worldwide. This city is amazing.

http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/3143/76912122.jpg

Love how the irregular angles are highlighted in this pic in addition to the sunlight reflecting off that sheer side....reminds me of why I am so fond of another project in London that employs the same technique ;)

fantastic pictures, also dynamic of pedestrian area. So many tv stations vehicles,any important people who visit that site?

Yes. President Obama is scheduled to visit the site on Thursday (May 5).

Brilliant aerial shot!

looking like diamonds!

Does anyone know the floor space of the WTC block before the attack and after everything is completed?

Both are roughly the same. The old site was just under 13 million sq ft, the new one is roughly 12 million (including 5WTC).

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IMG_6183 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/agreatbigcity/5679782161/) by agreatbigcity (http://www.flickr.com/people/agreatbigcity/), on Flickr


Why is there so much media there?

^^^^TBH i think its great tried, so much to tell folk that the new Tower is so far along............turns out they weren't listening to me, but their aware of it now :lol:

Why is there so much media there?

New flavor of the week. The Royal couple and Sheen went stale.

Why is there so much media there?
Could it be because that the recent U.S. military actions killed the instigator of the destruction of the original towers? :bash:

Could it be because that the recent U.S. military actions killed the instigator of the destruction of the original towers? :bash:

That's a possibility.

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Downtown (http://www.flickr.com/photos/propagandapanda/5678908722/) by propaganda panda (http://www.flickr.com/people/propagandapanda/), on Flickr

I asked this question before, and no one seems to know the answer:

At floor or height will the outline of this tower be a perfect octagon? It seems to me we are near or at that junction now.

^ I'm sure at least the half of the people here know the answer, it's just that this Bin Laden topic appears to be more important than the tower itself.

The perfect octagon is located on 72nd floor 880' where all 8 sides are 89 feet wide. Only 8 floors more!

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World Trade Center HDR (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ajagendorf25/5685235033/) by ajagendorf25 (http://www.flickr.com/people/ajagendorf25/), on Flickr

Damn this is going to be the brightest building in the city by far.

Damn this is going to be the brightest building in the city by far.

I'm pretty sure the lighting in it right now is for construction purposes only. Once the building is operational, the flood lights will come down and regular lighting will be used. It will still be very bright because of the facade, but not like it is now.

I am sorry to inform you that the forum member that you all knew as Zensteeldude died from injuries sustained in an auto accident on April 20th, the day before his 49th birthday.

Know that his wife and three children are alive and well and coping with this tragedy as best they can. This is the LAST post from Zen. God bless us all.


Linda

oh no :/....he seemed like such a great person too...

Damn, Zen always knew everything. :(

A sad day on SSC...
Rest peacefully.

I am sorry to inform you that the forum member that you all knew as Zensteeldude died from injuries sustained in an auto accident on April 20th, the day before his 49th birthday.

Know that his wife and three children are alive and well and coping with this tragedy as best they can. This is the LAST post from Zen. God bless us all.


Linda

:(

Very tragic. I'm so sorry. Thanks for letting us know.







Rest in peace.

I knew something was wrong. He hadn't posted in days.:cry:

R.I.P. Zen, we will all miss you and your wisdom.:ohno:

I'm sorry for your loss, Linda. Zensteeldude, rest in peace.

There's a new thread in Skybar for expressing our sorrow over Zensteeldude's passing:

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1372871







.

Both are roughly the same. The old site was just under 13 million sq ft, the new one is roughly 12 million (including 5WTC).

O_O
Two towers and several lowrise buildings have more floorspace than 4 skyscrapers rising from around 300m to 500m?

:(

Very tragic. I'm so sorry. Thanks for letting us know.







Rest in peace.

may god bless him and rest in pease

Oh man..My heart stopped in a second when I saw this..I can't believe he's gone..Just like that..He was huge patriot..And now he didn't found out about Bin Laden..

He watched old Twins rising and didn't live enough to see al 4 new built..
I just hope he toke care of documents he had..

Rest In Peace Zen..

I am sorry to inform you that the forum member that you all knew as Zensteeldude died from injuries sustained in an auto accident on April 20th, the day before his 49th birthday.

Know that his wife and three children are alive and well and coping with this tragedy as best they can. This is the LAST post from Zen. God bless us all.


Linda

Condolences, to you. :( :cry:

So sad, sorry for your loss

my heart felt condolences to zen :ohno::cry:

Fucking terrible news.

Ugh. God dammit.

:omg:O MY GOD, Zen, I will miss you greatly, you were a huge piece of these forums. On the behalf of my self and my family we wish zen's family our most sorrow of condolences. Zensteeldude, I am surely going to miss you, and your presence here wont be forgotten, I promise. :(

Very sorry to hear that, this is no easy turn of events. I wish your family strength in this time of grief.

I suppose if his SSC login (pw) hadn't been active, we might not have found out.

I too am sorry about this. He was a major contributor to these sites, but more importantly, being who he was in the real world. A father, husband and the whole works. May God speed his love.

R.I.P. ZSD.

I got the "heart in hand " to learn of this tragedy. It's a shame he has left his family and all your friends. Unfortunately, he was not told of the death of Osama, and can not see the conclusion of the World Trade Center among other projects. Rest in peace Zen!

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rest in peace zen ,you will be greatly missed.

I am deeply saddened to learn of Zen's tragic loss. He and I butted heads on many occasions on these sites, but in private messages had become good friends.

Although no one has officially died so far in the construction of these towers, I will never be able to think of them that way again. We have lost a friend, a teacher, a mentor and a buddy.

You were so proud of these towers. Their design, their construction and most importantly you were so proud of all the people involved in their construction. No one wanted to see these towers finished more than you and I hope someone in New York will lay some flowers at the memorial in your name when they are done.

My thoughts are with your family and I wish they find the solace they deserve in this tragic time.

God bless you Chris, I will miss you.

Mitchell

R.I.P. Zen

FROM MEXICO, MY CONDOLENCES..

Chris, I will miss you not because your great contributions here in this and other forums, but because in the last months you opened your heart and where much more open than usualy, that's something extraordinary comming from a man of your age. I was amazed when you demonstrated your capacity of being mature, sensible and a comprehensive person. That's why I miss you, because this planet needs more people like you.

Rest in peace.

Descanse en paz, from Mexico.

O_O
Two towers and several lowrise buildings have more floorspace than 4 skyscrapers rising from around 300m to 500m?

You'd be suprised. Alot more "usable" floorspace in lower buildings, as less goes to the core, staircases, etc. Those lowrise buildings covered most of the WTC site, whereas now you have tons of greenspace.

RIP Mr. Zen :(

:angel1:


ceva321 Zenfolio
http://ceva321.zenfolio.com/img/v15/p556862729-5.jpg

Carlos, why can't we see your pictures? It keeps saying "Content Protected by Owner"

..

can u see now??

Yeah, thanks. Much better!

:cheers:

RIP Mr. Zen :(

:angel1:


ceva321 Zenfolio
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Is this pic taken from Stuytown?

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RIP Zen you will be miss

Is this pic taken from Stuytown?

No

I am sorry to inform you that the forum member that you all knew as Zensteeldude died from injuries sustained in an auto accident on April 20th, the day before his 49th birthday.

Know that his wife and three children are alive and well and coping with this tragedy as best they can. This is the LAST post from Zen. God bless us all.


Linda


I'm so sorry for your loss:ohno:

Thoughts and blessings go out to Zen's family. Any SSC member is always a part of a family out here.

Rest in peace, Zen.

Is this pic taken from Stuytown?

It's Long Island City. See the tall brown building partly blocking tower 7, that's behind Stuytown.

C'mon guys this isn't 'myspace'...

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While I thoroughly enjoy seeing different milestones reached on this amazing project, I don't really look forward to its ultimate completion because I'm so enjoy witnessing the process and I particularly enjoy/appreciate the way everyone here shares information and their passions/interests (photography, engineering, architecture, etc.).

However, I am looking forward to the opportunity to meet many of you in person once the project is complete. I hope we'll do that. Definitely something to look forward to.

With that said/typed, I have to admit that I was looking forward to meeting Zen the most and being able to shake his hand. He and his family and especially the beautiful wife he was so very proud of are very much in my thoughts.

Peace

I don't really post here too often but I check this topic daily. Zen added a lot of interesting information and was one of the driving forces behind this thread. It's sad he will never see the finished project of the new WTC site.

It's very sad to hear about his unexpected passing. My thoughts are with his family.

RIP

May 4th, Greenwichboy, WNY...

http://wirednewyork.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=12898&d=1304555779

May 4th, RoldanTTLB, WNY..

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http://www.glassmagazine.com/news-it...-podium-118093

Glass problems force design change at Freedom Tower podium

By Katy Devlin, Glass Magazine
May 4, 2011



Glass Magazine has confirmed with two reliable off-the-record sources that New York City's Freedom Tower podium is going through a major redesign due to glass fabrication problems. Sanxin Façade, China, was contracted to fabricate the podium's thick specialty lites. According to sources, the glass couldn't be fabricated as planned, requiring architects at Skidmore Owings & Merrill LLP, New York, to "scrap" the initial design, in the words of one source, and develop a new podium design.

Zetian Systems, Las Vegas, was contracted by Solera Construction/DCM Erectors, New York City, to perform the design-assist services, fabrication and delivery of the podium systems. Zetian subcontracted the fabrication to Sanxin Facade.

The podium was designed to be a signature element of the tower, located at Ground Zero, featuring a 185-foot wall of more than 2,000 pieces of prismatic glass and welded aluminum screens, according to a November 2010 release from PPG Industries, Pittsburgh, which manufactured the 1-inch Starphire ultra-clear glass for the Freedom Tower podium. "We have already shipped the glass [but] aren't part of the fabrication or design activities," said Rob Struble, business communications manager, growth initiatives and performance glazing, PPG Industries, in an email.

Also known as One World Trade Center, the Freedom Tower is set to reach 102 stories, 1,776 feet, making it the tallest building in the United States, according to the PPG release.

Representatives from the Port Authority, SOM, Sanxin Façade, Solera/DCM and Zetian have not yet responded to requests for comment. GlassMagazine.com will post updates as soon as they are available.

^^^ thats a damn shame! podium was the coolest part of the tower. I wonder what they will go with :S

What do they call "podium" ? Is it the socle of the tower (the first 20th floors) ? Or the big ring located on the roof that will serve as platform of the spire ?

What do they call "podium" ? Is it the socle of the tower (the first 20th floors) ? Or the big ring located on the roof that will serve as platform of the spire ?

First 20 floors of building..The part which is not cladded yet..The rings on the roof are communication rings...There's 3 of them...They won't be cladded...

So, if I read that correctly, the glass was shipped from PPG to Sanxin Façade and whatever process they were going to do to it, didn't work. Is all the glass scrap now?

I remember the days of waiting for a piece of glass to be put up. Now today its shooting up in a floor a day!

Today Barack Obama want to visit the Ground Zero!!!!! :)

I hope they don't halt construction for that.

No but the webcams are off.

http://www.panynj.gov/wtcprogress/live-camera.html

http://dsc.discovery.com/tv/the-rising/ground-zero-pictures.html

Black SUV's all around the site, people in black suits, cops...Well..Looks like "The Man" is here..

The progress and development has gone unnoticed for the most part. But today ground zero has the worlds attention again. The 10th anniversary in 4 months is sure to be emotional, but once again the world will get to finally see ground zero is not that whole in the ground we've seen since 2001.

They say it's 60 stories high now! Wow!

The progress and development has gone unnoticed for the most part. But today ground zero has the worlds attention again. The 10th anniversary in 4 months is sure to be emotional, but once again the world will get to finally see ground zero is not that whole in the ground we've seen since 2001.

Absolutely. New York always draws attention worldwide, whether in South America, Europe, Asia, among others. But sure enough, on September 11 this year, the world will look at this site.

They say it's 60 stories high now! Wow!
64 stories

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This building was beautiful with the colors of the flag of the United States. I imagine this building, after being completed..... With the podium blue (like the WTC 7), and the spiral with red light. Also would look cool like a light as we saw in the series Fringe (last episode of season three), along with what I told above.

Any idea how the progress will be on the 10th anniversary?

Some friends just got back from the Five Boroughs Bike Ride...

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This building was beautiful with the colors of the flag of the United States. I imagine this building, after being completed..... With the podium blue (like the WTC 7), and the spiral with red light. Also would look cool like a light as we saw in the series Fringe (last episode of season three), along with what I told above.

Looks like the Dutch flag :lol: But it sure looks cool, just like those colored lights during Christmas!

I hope the podium won't appear much different, I liked the old one. Is it an issue with the manufacturer itself or is it just physically impossible? If it's an issue with the manufacturer, can't they just conract another manufacturer?

Red-white-blue

This building was beautiful with the colors of the flag of the United States. I imagine this building, after being completed..... With the podium blue (like the WTC 7), and the spiral with red light. Also would look cool like a light as we saw in the series Fringe (last episode of season three), along with what I told above.

No offence, but that looks more like the Netherlands to me. Very beautiful anyway!

Taken a few minutes ago by me!
At the Museum you can see the visiting of Obama

http://i826.photobucket.com/albums/zz182/MjTheNeverland/GroundZero_20110505-132245.jpg

Red-white-blue

This building was beautiful with the colors of the flag of the United States. I imagine this building, after being completed..... With the podium blue (like the WTC 7), and the spiral with red light. Also would look cool like a light as we saw in the series Fringe (last episode of season three), along with what I told above.

No offence, but that looks more like the Netherlands to me. Very beautiful anyway!

Taken a few minutes ago by me!
At the Museum you can see the visiting of Obama


That looks really cool. It actually looks like the same camera position as Earthcam has. Where did you shoot it from?

This is a nice gallery by the way, the "new" photos are a bit old (november 2010), but you can still see the huge amount of progress:

http://lightbox.time.com/2010/11/23/joel-meyerowitz-revisits-ground-zero/#1

That looks very cool!

I hope they don't halt construction for that.

Construction was halted at 11:30 this morning for two hours for security reasons.

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haha reminds me of this:
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I like it though, looks great! will it be able to do this when the building is finished?

Is Obama planning to make any speeches or anything at the site today? And if so, what time? I'd be interested in watching :)

That looks really cool. It actually looks like the same camera position as Earthcam has. Where did you shoot it from?

This is a nice gallery by the way, the "new" photos are a bit old (november 2010), but you can still see the huge amount of progress:

http://lightbox.time.com/2010/11/23/joel-meyerowitz-revisits-ground-zero/#1

That is the earthcam. Around 3:00 today.

Taken a few minutes ago by me!
At the Museum you can see the visiting of Obama

:lol: You downloaded it from Earthcam's webcam..It's on te roof of Hilton Millennium hotel..;)

That is the earthcam. Around 3:00 today.

I was already suspecting something :lol:

A beautiful spring day in the Big Apple!....

and Obama whisked away in his helicopter

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higher and higher baby, it's a miracle!:banana:
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Awesome shots!! :drool:






Am I the only one who loves the Waterside towers? :)

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Awesome shots!! :drool:

Am I the only one who loves the Waterside towers? :)

thanks, the view is from my terrace and I love Waterside Towers too...1974's finest!!!!

beautiful panorama

Great shots, Carlos! Scaffolding rising.

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injcsince81, WNY
http://wirednewyork.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=12914&d=1304641855

greetings every one form Brooklyn aka crooklyn new York, just wondering if anyone of guys could put up a diagram of the size comparison between one world trade and the willis tower.

Scaffolding on the top, I think the next vertical steel beams are around the corner.

Can I get a link to the high-quality Earthcam picture?

Thanks.

^^ http://archives.earthcam.com/archives5/ecnetwork/us/ny/nyc/gzmpr/gzrobotic1.jpg

I saw this tower in the news this evening, absolutely elegant and huge.

What a great iconic tower for all the Americans :bow:

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Originally Posted by FreedomTower NYC
Taken a few minutes ago by me!
At the Museum you can see the visiting of Obama




:lol: You downloaded it from Earthcam's webcam..It's on te roof of Hilton Millennium hotel..;)

LOL! That's hilarious!

it just amazing how huge it is already, and at 771 feet it is only half its size form its pinnacle height.

A few shots taken by me tonight from Jersey City. The Red White and Blue looking beautiful tonight.

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I can't get over how nice that looks. I hope this won't be the only time we will be able to see it like this!

http://www.heatherrobinson.net/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/freedomtower3-718638.jpg

I know that is the old design, but is there any big differences in the new?
personaly i think the old one is better.

It's Long Island City. See the tall brown building partly blocking tower 7, that's behind Stuytown.


Huh, and I was just in that area visiting a friend. Must have been taken from a higher vantage point.

I will be visiting the site this summer. I can't wait to these buildings in upcoming movies shot in this region of Manhattan.

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Obama at World Trade (http://www.flickr.com/photos/abroadjz/5690965670/) von abroadjz (http://www.flickr.com/people/abroadjz/) auf Flickr

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I know that is the old design, but is there any big differences in the new?
personaly i think the old one is better.

Only thing different is the spire, the building itself is the same.

And the base.

^^And the base.

When do you guys think one world trade will hit the 800 foot mark.

When do you guys think one world trade will hit the 800 foot mark.

I ll say, September 2011! To mark a new era!

I ll say, September 2011! To mark a new era!

Much Before, Its 781 feet tall right now, So each floor is 13 feet 4 inches, so times that by two would be 26 feet 8 inches. So current height 781 feet plus 26.8 inches tall would make it 805 feet. So the next move up it will conqure the 800 foot mark with only 563 feet to go to the roof height.

So my opinion is once it passes 800 feet, it will surely start to take its true form and we will start to see the real thing look like its renders.

Yesterday must have had an impact on the guys installing the curtain wall as they have installed a lot today.

A massive mirrored tower rising.

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Little Sliver Over Manhattan (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jmvazquezjr/5692187866/) by jmvazquezjr (http://www.flickr.com/people/jmvazquezjr/), on Flickr

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Freedown Tower in Red, White and Blue (http://www.flickr.com/photos/grink/5692284612/) by Daniel J. Grinkevich (http://www.flickr.com/people/grink/), on Flickr


Old, yet epic view of the cranes lifting the corner nodes:

Danny_Forster (http://www.flickr.com/photos/62485450@N03/)

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View of the Brooklyn Bridge throuth the Cocoon Net (another epic one :D)
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During the research found out that Danny_Forster (http://www.flickr.com/photos/62485450@N03/) is the photographer for Discovery Channel's "The Rising".

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^^ :drool:

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Little Sliver Over Manhattan (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jmvazquezjr/5692187866/) by jmvazquezjr (http://www.flickr.com/people/jmvazquezjr/), on Flickr

With Beekman Tower from this spot both towers will gonna look like twins :cheers:

Much Before, Its 781 feet tall right now, So each floor is 13 feet 4 inches, so times that by two would be 26 feet 8 inches. So current height 781 feet plus 26.8 inches tall would make it 805 feet. So the next move up it will conqure the 800 foot mark with only 563 feet to go to the roof height.

So my opinion is once it passes 800 feet, it will surely start to take its true form and we will start to see the real thing look like its renders.

They are on the 64th floor right now, exactly 773 feet 4 inches. The base is 186' 8" tall (20th floor). Add 13' 4" for every floor above that. 66th floor will take it to 800' exactly.

* I guess your adding additional height for the column splice...

I have received a message from Linda regarding anyone interested in donations in Zensteeldude 's (Chris) name:

Mitchell

Thank you for all your help.

Nicol is in _______ (please do not mention the state) scattering Chris's ashes on the farm where he was born.

I have read the last few pages of the forum and am brought to tears again.

For those who can afford it, I'm sure that Chris would want Liberty Bonds to be bought in order to support the Silverstein Towers. I know that Chris and Nicol have bought many.

We would be honored if those compelled to make a donation in his name would donate to the American Red Cross, The 9/11 Memorial Foundation or to their local PBS station.

Ask them to donate in Zensteeldude's honor. I do not wish to give out his full name.

Thank you once again,

Linda

whoa, what happened?

They are on the 64th floor right now, exactly 773 feet 4 inches. The base is 186' 8" tall (20th floor). Add 13' 4" for every floor above that. 66th floor will take it to 800' exactly.

* I guess your adding additional height for the column splice...

Yes, I was adding the column splice, cause that is part of the buildings structor. and what you said about the base is accurate.

Thanks Traynor for sharing this with us.

I've Been thinking a lot about Zen over the last few days and my fondest memory of him is when he TOTALLY LOST IT about people posting meters not feet when talking about 1 World Trade Centers height. I'm laughing right now just typing this. CLASSIC!!!

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WOW, that's amazing. It is going to look incredible once the trees grow a bit bigger and the buildings are finished.:nuts:

I will definitely have to come visit in a couple of years.:)

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Getting as tall as the tallest :)
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May 5th, nyguy, Skyscraperpage..

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It looks very nice. :applause:

I really like the trees near the memorial WTC ;)

Like a green oasis. Great pic btw. :)

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Can anyone please tell me what the building is going up (or being deconstructed?) to the right of the glass box that's to the rear of WTC1, which I think is WTC7, in this photo. Any threads on it?

Can anyone please tell me what the building is going up (or being deconstructed?) to the right of the glass box that's to the rear of WTC1, which I think is WTC7, in this photo. Any threads on it?

Fiterman Hall rebuilding..It was destroyed on 9/11..Now it's gettin' rebuild..

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Red, White and Blue: One World Trade Center (May Progress Update) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ryanbudhu/5694360839/) by newhannibal112 (out till 5/18) (http://www.flickr.com/people/ryanbudhu/), on Flickr

Does anybody know when or should I say at what height will the building reach the stage when the section of a building will have an octagonal shape?

Great pictures btw :okay:

Looking good!

On which floor are we now? i was with vacation. :P

On which floor are we now? i was with vacation. :P

They're still on the 64th. But 65 and 66 are imminent.

at what height will the building reach the stage when the section of a building will have an octagonal shape?

72nd floor, 8 floors above current height.

May 7th, Kevin Scott Koepke, Skyscraperpage..

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May 7th, Greenwichboy, WNY..

http://wirednewyork.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=12925&d=1304788743

http://wirednewyork.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=12924&d=1304788730

one world trade podium is going through a major redesign due to glass fabrication .

one world trade podium is going through a major redesign due to glass fabrication .

You mean it's gonna look different than it does in renders?

yes according to what i heard.

You mean it's gonna look different than it does in renders?Just the base of the building

yes just the base.

Glass problems force design change at Freedom Tower podium
By Katy Devlin, Glass Magazine
May 4, 2011
COMMERCIAL, FABRICATION : PROJECTS

Glass Magazine has confirmed with two reliable off-the-record sources that New York City's Freedom Tower podium is going through a major redesign due to glass fabrication problems. Sanxin Façade, China, was contracted to fabricate the podium's thick specialty lites. According to sources, the glass couldn't be fabricated as planned, requiring architects at Skidmore Owings & Merrill LLP, New York, to "scrap" the initial design, in the words of one source, and develop a new podium design.

Zetian Systems, Las Vegas, was contracted by Solera Construction/DCM Erectors, New York City, to perform the design-assist services, fabrication and delivery of the podium systems. Zetian subcontracted the fabrication to Sanxin Facade.

The podium was designed to be a signature element of the tower, located at Ground Zero, featuring a 185-foot wall of more than 2,000 pieces of prismatic glass and welded aluminum screens, according to a November 2010 release from PPG Industries, Pittsburgh, which manufactured the 1-inch Starphire ultra-clear glass for the Freedom Tower podium.

Also known as One World Trade Center, the Freedom Tower is set to reach 102 stories, 1,776 feet, making it the tallest building in the United States, according to the PPG release.

Representatives from the Port Authority, SOM, Sanxin Façade, Solera/DCM and Zetian have not yet responded to requests for comment. GlassMagazine.com will post updates as soon as they are available.

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^^ That video looks like in Canary Wharf, London rather than in NYC (same towers) :colgate:

Oke 1 tower is simular the rest of the towers arent.

Hi is there a link for Fiterman Hall? How tall was the original And how tall will the new on be?

Thanks :)

Hi is there a link for Fiterman Hall? How tall was the original And how tall will the new on be?

Thanks :)

I don't think there is a thread on this forum for Fiterman, but it isn't supposed to be much taller than the old one (only like 10 or so floors).

Hi is there a link for Fiterman Hall?


Here at SkyscraperCity there's not a thread to this building, but there's one (http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=184311) at SkyscraperPage


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Progress of One World Trade Center (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dashao2009/5694868707/) by Dashao2009 (http://www.flickr.com/people/dashao2009/), on Flickr

I find the term "Major redesign" to be a bit hyperbolic. I hardly think the podium will now be a Frank Gehry inspired wrinkled tin can, or a billowing glass bubble of curving atrium glass... The structure is already built. It only needs cladding, not redesigning.

It is still going to be the same shape with some sort of glass-based cladding over top. At best, this is a re-thinking or re-imagining of the podium.

We here on these forums are prone to wild speculation and rumours as it is, let's not let a poor choice of words and bad writing from a glass fabricator's magazine get us in a tizzy. Look at who the source is.

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Hey guys I was at ground zero yesterday and I got some great photos of 1 World Trade Center
http://img862.imageshack.us/img862/6650/photo14z.jpg
http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/7500/photo13p.jpg
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Hello,

I'm new here, but I've been lurking around this thread for about 7 months. I have a question regarding 1 WTC (eek!).

Now, before I ask, please allow me to state that I have seen many renders of this building, and STR's are amazing. But I liked this one, too:

http://www.kob-one.com/th_kobdef/medias/big/20101221misc_T3FEiNC9Rhzen.jpg

My question is this: Is the building supposed to look like an obelisk or something? I REALLY hope not. It would be so disappointing having such a building replace the old North Tower.

Anyway, that is the reason I love the building so much. It looks like the old North Tower, to me.

Please reply. I apologize if this seems a little silly...