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HK999 · October 8th, 2009, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Onn

Ahhh it's far larger than most of the supertalls that have gone up in the last 10 years. They don't make skyscrapers like this anymore, the Freedom Tower is the end of an era. The new trend is slim and slender. I don't know what you're complaining about, it’s far better quality than almost any super tall being constructed today, and safer.

i have to admit: that's true. you can't get both: super fast construction and super safety. you have to choose

. and yeah, SWFC is a good example of quality and safety.

meh_cd · October 8th, 2009, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DrewHallam

Everyone goes on about how good the freedom Tower is and I think it's average at best. as world standards go it not even that big or has any groundbreaking features. Don't forget we are saying it takes 1 to 2 years to construct a project, for arguements sake lets say two years. freedom Tower has been under construction for two years and they are still at the bottom. All I wanted to know was is there a reason for this?

Yeah it's called 9/11. Now drop it.

bbtran72 · October 8th, 2009, 11:14 PM

where are the mods.. if you look at the low def cam north core crane jumped and now is leveled with south core crane..

Blue Flame · October 9th, 2009, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Onn

Yeah, but none of those are nearly as fine or as large a building as Freedom Tower is. Freedom Tower is on the scale of the SWFC, and the Hong Kong ICC. Many of the supertall structures going up China and Dubai are mediocre quality at best .

Yeah, maybe they are, but the Freedom Tower isn't that amazing. It is nice, don't get me wrong, but the design isn't really innovative. It is good for New York but I can't see it in any other skyline in the world.

Coinpeace · October 9th, 2009, 12:06 AM

i dont like this city right now :P GO TWINS!!! but i love the buildings

Onn · October 9th, 2009, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue Flame

Yeah, maybe they are, but the Freedom Tower isn't that amazing. It is nice, don't get me wrong, but the design isn't really innovative. It is good for New York but I can't see it in any other skyline in the world.

What's not amazing about it? What did you want to see instead? It's supposed to be a reflection of the original Twin Towers, no one thought those were that great when built either. Maybe you need to wait until it's up before judging. I think it will certainly rank along the lines of the SWFC and Burji Dubai.

Uaarkson · October 9th, 2009, 12:25 AM

The fact that this will be the strongest, safest skyscraper in the history of mankind should be amazing enough for you. It will eat planes for breakfast.

Coinpeace · October 9th, 2009, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Uaarkson

The fact that this will be the strongest, safest skyscraper in the history of mankind should be amazing enough for you. It will eat planes for breakfast.

yes

dark_shadow1 · October 9th, 2009, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Uaarkson

The fact that this will be the strongest, safest skyscraper in the history of mankind should be amazing enough for you. It will eat planes for breakfast.

Same thing was said about the Titanic. Let's hope that these guys know what they are doing this time.

Onn · October 9th, 2009, 01:20 AM

Well it is being built to withstand a category 5 hurricane, and a higher than 5.0 magnitude earthquake. That's pretty strong!

Zensteeldude · October 9th, 2009, 02:22 AM

Arm chair Generals fighting the last war. YAWN Some of you need to read the news now and then.

What keeps folks in the Pentagon up at night has nothing to to with airplanes, and nothing in the world well stand up to "The sum of all fears" A nuclear bomb detonated in a major city.

So, let us never bring up the subject of a 9/11 type attack ever again.

kingsc · October 9th, 2009, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by dark_shadow1

Same thing was said about the Titanic. Let's hope that these guys know what they are doing this time.

Who would fly a plane into a cruise ship. Who said that about the Titanic dig em up so I can slap em. Strong enough to take a plane crash what about icebergs

Uaarkson · October 9th, 2009, 04:42 AM

alright guys, this is getting dumb and I regret ever arguing with this guy. the FT bashing clowns come out of the woodwork in waves every few months. best to not engage them.

DrewHallam · October 9th, 2009, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Uaarkson

It will eat planes for breakfast.

haha, only an American would say this comment.

yes lets stop this stupid argument. I go to New York all the time and love it. it does have the best skyline in the world.

venom6 · October 9th, 2009, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by DrewHallam

haha, only an American would say this comment.

yes lets stop this stupid argument. I go to New York all the time and love it. it does have the best skyline in the world.

And it does have the best and stronges army (air force) in the world!
How could planes get off track for more hours? I know the answer!

DrewHallam · October 9th, 2009, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by venom6

And it does have the best and stronges army (air force) in the world!
How could planes get off track for more hours? I know the answer!

of course USA has the strongest army and air force. England would never have won the second world war without USA help. What answer... your're not one of these 9/11 conspiracy theorists are you?

oli83 · October 9th, 2009, 01:58 PM

new pics from today (from wirednewyork.com):
and please get back to topic, there really is enough progress to discuss, we don't need those pages with useless discussions on politics etc.

Ack · October 9th, 2009, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by oli83

new pics from today (from wirednewyork.com):
and please get back to topic, there really is enough progress to discuss, we don't need those pages with useless discussions on politics etc.

The tower cranes are at finally at the same height. We should start to see some real progress at the site in the next few weeks.

the man from k-town · October 9th, 2009, 05:13 PM

wow really cool. finally some visible progress thats worth meantioning.

alexcheetah · October 9th, 2009, 06:40 PM

this tower is really starting to take shape.

October 8th, 2009, 11:14 PM	#10823
bbtran72 Oh, come on! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lincoln, Ne Posts: 86 Likes (Received): 0	where are the mods.. if you look at the low def cam north core crane jumped and now is leveled with south core crane.. Last edited by bbtran72; October 8th, 2009 at 11:20 PM.

October 9th, 2009, 12:06 AM	#10825
Coinpeace Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Warroad, MN Posts: 326 Likes (Received): 0	i dont like this city right now :P GO TWINS!!! but i love the buildings __________________ part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xde5Y47LgTM part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lzcrRXHJTw part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ODJ4_aMML0 Part 4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMEQiI7wLEE Part 4 is up :) 550m\|110fl My Youtube Channel:http://www.youtube.com/user/coinpeace my building is getting up there :)

October 9th, 2009, 12:25 AM	#10827
Uaarkson Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,999 Likes (Received): 132	The fact that this will be the strongest, safest skyscraper in the history of mankind should be amazing enough for you. It will eat planes for breakfast. __________________ Manhattan http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7S1MySJoFl8&hd=1 (HD)

October 9th, 2009, 04:42 AM	#10833
Uaarkson Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 1,999 Likes (Received): 132	alright guys, this is getting dumb and I regret ever arguing with this guy. the FT bashing clowns come out of the woodwork in waves every few months. best to not engage them. __________________ Manhattan http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7S1MySJoFl8&hd=1 (HD)

October 9th, 2009, 05:13 PM	#10839
the man from k-town Frankfurt-Lover <3 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Alicante,Spain / Kaiserslautern,Germany Posts: 1,611 Likes (Received): 401	wow really cool. finally some visible progress thats worth meantioning. __________________ WELCOME TO MY TRIPS AROUND THE WORLD Singapore Kuala Lumpur Hong Kong Rome New York City Miami Milan Spain: Alicante Andalusia Benidorm Madrid Valencia

October 9th, 2009, 01:20 AM	#10830
Onn BANNED Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The United States Posts: 1,548 Likes (Received): 0	Well it is being built to withstand a category 5 hurricane, and a higher than 5.0 magnitude earthquake. That's pretty strong!

October 9th, 2009, 02:22 AM	#10831
Zensteeldude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 602 Likes (Received): 5	Arm chair Generals fighting the last war. YAWN Some of you need to read the news now and then. What keeps folks in the Pentagon up at night has nothing to to with airplanes, and nothing in the world well stand up to "The sum of all fears" A nuclear bomb detonated in a major city. So, let us never bring up the subject of a 9/11 type attack ever again.

October 9th, 2009, 01:58 PM	#10837
oli83 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Munich Posts: 1,261 Likes (Received): 64	new pics from today (from wirednewyork.com): and please get back to topic, there really is enough progress to discuss, we don't need those pages with useless discussions on politics etc.

October 9th, 2009, 06:40 PM	#10840
alexcheetah Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 41 Likes (Received): 0	this tower is really starting to take shape.

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