NEW YORK | One World Trade Center | 1,776' Pinnacle / 1,373' Roof | 108 FLOORS

[Otie]

Again the glass is clear. The glass has no color. It only reflects the color of the sky.

Actually it does has a slight blue tint on the glass barely noticeable.

[JayPro]

Ah.....I think I can decipher the apprehension concerning the ultimate size of the "spantenna".

IIRC, this will end up 414' above the roof of the building (1,787-1,373). That's pretty damn big for a mast of this kind and construction material.

That's almost 1/4 the tower's height to roof. I think another explanation for the interesting proportions is that Durst & Co. just might be trying to compromise with the fact that what was originally planned for the spire is no longer the case: Therefore, we're witnessing an experiment in improvisation that IMO just might turn out better that many people right now are commenting on.

Of course, as is normal on this board after some years of lurking and (more recently) commenting, to me there seems to be this trend to pee on the finished product *before* the finished product exists. I truly believe that these final pieces of the spire, *especially the beacon*, will bring many more opinions over to the positive side.

Also, don't forget that the beacon itself is metallic and as such will relfect sunlight.

[bigreach]

Again the glass is clear. The glass has no color. It only reflects the color of the sky.

Do you know if they added another piece of spire in the last 24 hours.. Nyguys photo (up close) shows 2 twin looking pieces at the very top,314 and 315 perhaps,,,(just like the diagrams) before the long thin piece attached to the pinnacle.(which we all know is already put together and waiting for erection. I coulda swore yesterday this time there were only 1 of those up there. Also you say the building has no tint, I thought that 4WTC was the totally natural, and 1WTC had a hint of blue? And what would you say the color of the base is, is that natural too, sure seems a tint of green to me.

Most importantly was the spire question, seems like they added another piece today, if so that leaves only the double left, Correct, or is their still 1 more laying on platform?:shrug:

[Yankee fan for life]

Is it me or am I the only one who thinks the mast/spire is to tall?

It's not even completed and it looks way to tall.

Well remember the communication platform ring is still undone once completed it should give 1 wtc mast more symmetry and not look so disproportion,and also by showing less of 1wtc mast.

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[franktko]

This spire will look great when it's done. The beacon will be fantastic! We've had a beacon on one of our buildings since the 60s and on some night, because of weather, smog, etc. it's just magical. It's going to be just awesome over NYC - I can't wait to go check it out once it's all done.

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[Tectonic]

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[CHAPINM1]

Ah.....I think I can decipher the apprehension concerning the ultimate size of the "spantenna".

IIRC, this will end up 414' above the roof of the building (1,787-1,373). That's pretty damn big for a mast of this kind and construction material.

That's almost 1/4 the tower's height to roof. I think another explanation for the interesting proportions is that Durst & Co. just might be trying to compromise with the fact that what was originally planned for the spire is no longer the case: Therefore, we're witnessing an experiment in improvisation that IMO just might turn out better that many people right now are commenting on.

Of course, as is normal on this board after some years of lurking and (more recently) commenting, to me there seems to be this trend to pee on the finished product *before* the finished product exists. I truly believe that these final pieces of the spire, *especially the beacon*, will bring many more opinions over to the positive side.

Also, don't forget that the beacon itself is metallic and as such will relfect sunlight.

1WTC is not alone in this regard, Taipei 101 has a substantial portion of its height do to the spire as well as Burj Dubai. There in NYC the Empire State Building's total antenna and spire height go up to 1,454 feet from the highest occupied floor at 1,050 feet and yes I'm aware of the little platform at 1,225 feet. ;) Also the Bank of America Tower's spire reaches 1,200 feet despite the roof being 953.5 feet. Yup, I'd say it's the norm today, then again NYC is a unique city that incorporates a defining point to a lot of its buildings as the icing on the cake. Not that it's a bad thing. :) Just my two cents.

[PZelda]

Wow, it's pretty startling to see the New Jersey views of 1 WTC now that they finally have the vertical gap all cladded up and being it's the side where glass now reaches to the roof. SOOOOO WEIRD! But a good weird :D I hope at least the south portion (facing the memorial) is mostly cladded to the roof by the time I get there. The pictures looking straight up at 1 WTC will be pretty spectacular!

[hunser]

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[AusTex]

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©tectonic


I read some time ago that some of the "rings" on the mast are for construction only and will be removed. Are those rings with the yellow posts the ones to be removed? Thanks for the help.

[Surrealplaces]

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[drumz0rz]

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Wow, I think that shot really shows how distinct the spire/mast/antenna is on this building. Maybe all the haters will quiet down a bit now as we're closing in on the top. It's not the cranes we're seeing, it's the building. Honestly, I love the way it's turning out, and I'm not so sure that the covering would have made it that much better.

[Guiltyspark]

umm thanks yeah so is the mast fyi.

i was just noticing they were present in the older render, but not in the newer. its as much of a minor mystery as the white sections of the mast. maybe someone who knows something about it can explain.

Maybe because renders are not blueprints. No real mystery here.

[hunser]

Wow, I think that shot really shows how distinct the spire/mast/antenna is on this building. Maybe all the haters will quiet down a bit now as we're closing in on the top. It's not the cranes we're seeing, it's the building. Honestly, I love the way it's turning out, and I'm not so sure that the covering would have made it that much better.

It's a hazy picture, you can't really see the "details" which make the antenna so ugly...

[kpdrummer82]

I read some time ago that some of the "rings" on the mast are for construction only and will be removed. Are those rings with the yellow posts the ones to be removed? Thanks for the help.

Yes, the platforms with the yellow posts are only for construction, all others will be left.

[NYguy]

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Talk about a contrast.



Is it me or am I the only one who thinks the mast/spire is to tall? It's not even completed and it looks way to tall.

It needs more "body". Or to be built the way it was intended.



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[ATLksuGUY]

Well, you guys can hate all you want. Once the rings are completed, I think it migt give a nice transition from sleek modern exterior, to a brutal industrial structure. I think the contrast might be kind of cool. So, haters gonna hate, but we all have our own opinions, and I think it's starting to grow on me. I still think judgement should be reserved until final product.

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[Tectonic]

I think you have a point there...and we will get used to it very quickly, unfortunately.

[CoolCzech]

Well, you guys can hate all you want. Once the rings are completed, I think it migt give a nice transition from sleek modern exterior, to a brutal industrial structure. I think the contrast might be kind of cool. So, haters gonna hate, but we all have our own opinions, and I think it's starting to grow on me. I still think judgement should be reserved :runaway:

Honestly I'm not sure why people are so eager to have all the little platforms removed: they add bulk and interest. From a distance, they make the spire look almost Baroque in shape.

[JayPro]

Honestly I'm not sure why people are so eager to have all the little platforms removed: they add bulk and interest. From a distance, they make the spire look almost Baroque in shape.

^This...to bum a piece of Internet shorthand.

I should *hope* the platforms are staying there; and the Baroque analogy is quite interesting.

I appreciate the spire from closer up; but that's me. I'm really starting to grow awed by the sheer size of it, mostly for the reason given in the sentence to the immediate left of this one.

I stand by my Sky Tree comparison, too. ;)

[JayPro]

Well, you guys can hate all you want. Once the rings are completed, I think it migt give a nice transition from sleek modern exterior, to a brutal industrial structure.

Now, that's an observation I never even considered till now.

If you think about it, that's actually what New York City's all about: cleaving tenaciously to its gritty, almost-kinda-steampunk past, while not being afraid to venture into hi-tech modernity and beyond.

Just thunking about it---speaking for myself, of course----makes the proposed radome covering and resultant telecom splif look downright farcical.

[fimiak]

Once we see the beacon and the entire 200' LED-lit base turned on for the first time this thread is going to explode with praise. I can't wait.

[alan88]

Do you know if they added another piece of spire in the last 24 hours.. Nyguys photo (up close) shows 2 twin looking pieces at the very top,314 and 315 perhaps,,,(just like the diagrams) before the long thin piece attached to the pinnacle.(which we all know is already put together and waiting for erection. I coulda swore yesterday this time there were only 1 of those up there. Also you say the building has no tint, I thought that 4WTC was the totally natural, and 1WTC had a hint of blue? And what would you say the color of the base is, is that natural too, sure seems a tint of green to me.

Most importantly was the spire question, seems like they added another piece today, if so that leaves only the double left, Correct, or is their still 1 more laying on platform?:shrug:

Nothing was added Sunday, just took down cocoon netting. So 316 is sitting up top waiting to be installed, may need the crane jumped to install it and the 317/318 pair are sitting on ground this morning

[CityGuy87]

Once we see the beacon and the entire 200' LED-lit base turned on for the first time this thread is going to explode with praise. I can't wait.

Wait, only the beacon is gonna be lit in LEDs? I thought they were gonna light up the whole mast in colored LEDs like 4 Times Square and 1 Bryant Park (which are both owned by Durst). I'm confused...

[Hudson11]

the beacon's light source is LEDs

[deepen915]

Wait, only the beacon is gonna be lit in LEDs? I thought they were gonna light up the whole mast in colored LEDs like 4 Times Square and 1 Bryant Park (which are both owned by Durst). I'm confused...

yes, I think they will be also, multicolored leds at different points of the mast.

[bigreach]

Nothing was added Sunday, just took down cocoon netting. So 316 is sitting up top waiting to be installed, may need the crane jumped to install it and the 317/318 pair are sitting on ground this morning

So Spire Fact= 1 single, 1 double remain.../// Now for a somewhat OT ?.. I was told as a kid probably 10 or so, (driving to Detroit from Canada) Looking at the Det Ren Cen (gm Headquarters now) anyway the tallest building in Detroit. 755ft nothing quite tall by these standards, but with no obstacles you could see that bldg from 25 miles away. I was told by my uncle that every 30 feet added to a skyscraper adds 3 miles of distance view! Anybody know this to be somewhat true? I just remember that to this day, so if the spire is recognizable It should be seen some 70 miles away of flat land.

[Guiltyspark]

So Spire Fact= 1 single, 1 double remain.../// Now for a somewhat OT ?.. I was told as a kid probably 10 or so, (driving to Detroit from Canada) Looking at the Det Ren Cen (gm Headquarters now) anyway the tallest building in Detroit. 755ft nothing quite tall by these standards, but with no obstacles you could see that bldg from 25 miles away. I was told by my uncle that every 30 feet added to a skyscraper adds 3 miles of distance view! Anybody know this to be somewhat true? I just remember that to this day, so if the spire is recognizable It should be seen some 70 miles away of flat land.

Very OT but I know you can see the Ren Cen and all of downtown Detroit from 27 miles overland from Silverbell Road in Orion Township (which is impressive when you consider how flat Michigan is) . As far as 1WTC goes, what is the farthest someone has seen it from overland?

[viewguysf]

Honestly I'm not sure why people are so eager to have all the little platforms removed: they add bulk and interest. From a distance, they make the spire look almost Baroque in shape.

I agree with you and have been thinking the same thing! It's going to be a skinny little needle without them.

[edwards]

4/22/13

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[hunser]

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[drumz0rz]

That 1 final window on the West face was installed this morning. With the exception of the very top cladding, that entire face is complete! It's looking better than the renders I think.

Too bad it's a nasty cloudy day today. I just got a new dSLR I'm eager to play with. Hopefully tomorrow will bring some sun.

Edit: looks like they've started on the top aluminum facade as well! I'd guess that we've got maybe a month left before this tower is all buttoned up and the exterior complete!

[fimiak]

Wait, only the beacon is gonna be lit in LEDs? I thought they were gonna light up the whole mast in colored LEDs like 4 Times Square and 1 Bryant Park (which are both owned by Durst). I'm confused...

I should have been more clear. I do believe the spire will be lit, but I was more referring to the beacon itself being lit. It will be visible from so far away it will be a major highlight for the city. Also the base being lit will be dazzling for those up close.

[hunser]

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[Design-mind]

^^^ awesome shots. I love being able to see Brooklyn in the shot as well. Brooklyn's downtown is sure growing!

[Makaveli96]

So when is this expected to be completed? Am actually really warming to this project I got to admit. Also by beacon, do you mean that there will be a light on the top that will shine into the sky?

[franktko]

It will shine like a lighthouse! :)

[RobEss]

So when is this expected to be completed? Am actually really warming to this project I got to admit. Also by beacon, do you mean that there will be a light on the top that will shine into the sky?

Correct - there will be a beacon that slowly rotates two horizontal beams, much like a lighthouse. On foggy nights, it will look incredible!

[NYguy]

I think you have a point there...and we will get used to it very quickly, unfortunately.

Yeah, getting used to something and liking it are two completely different things. I can tell you there are many things I'm used to seeing that don't make me dislike them any less.
And those are for things that don't have anywhere near the significance of this tower.

But something else I have noticed though, when reading some of the commentary here about the visibility of the mast from a distance. The antenna on top of the ESB spire is visible,
so I always assumed it would be, but when looking at this tower from a distance, it never really caught my attention. I had to confirm it. Because it's so similar to the original Twins
in both location and appearance, my eyes are trained to see it that way, meaning the antenna was of no significance to the towers themselves, so I never really "saw" it when looking at them.

But hey, at night we will have a beacon on top. That will be something different.



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Always love the view of lower Manhattan from that angle.



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[QUEENSNYMAN]

Love the above pictures, especially the one with the elevated F Train in Brooklyn, Nice!!!

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Makes me wonder why people were saying the glass at the base was subpar. This is pretty amazing.:cheers:

[bigreach]

Makes me wonder why people were saying the glass at the base was subpar. This is pretty amazing.:cheers:

Do all 4 corners have the "big garage door opening" if so what are they and how will they be finished off? Entrance's? seems way too damn big.

[Onn]

Makes me wonder why people were saying the glass at the base was subpar. This is pretty amazing.:cheers:

Doesn't make me wonder! The cladding has the consistency of a horizontally striped shirt, commonly warn in Europe. :sly:

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[Tectonic]

Some instagram art:
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[Silverfox]

Do all 4 corners have the "big garage door opening" if so what are they and how will they be finished off? Entrance's? seems way too damn big.

Those are just large windows that are inset from the outer walls. The doors beneath them are of normal size.

[jmatero]

Doesn't make me wonder! The cladding has the consistency of a horizontally striped shirt, commonly warn in Europe. :sly:

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The glass on the base is not finished. The panels will all swivel out, no?

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[Onn]

The glass on the base is not finished. The panels will all swivel out, no?

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That affect will only be created if the glass pieces are going to be that opaque. From what I've seen so far there is no indication that's going to be the case. But we shall see, there might still be a glimmer of hope.

[Makaveli96]

Correct - there will be a beacon that slowly rotates two horizontal beams, much like a lighthouse. On foggy nights, it will look incredible!

Ah right thanks for the information, but on that note. Someone on here NEEDS to create a render of what this would look like :yes:!

[hunser]

Original pic: tedeytan (http://www.flickr.com/photos/taedc/)

Now with more contrast and tint:

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[StrongIsland]

That affect will only be created if the glass pieces are going to be that opaque. From what I've seen so far there is no indication that's going to be the case. But we shall see, there might still be a glimmer of hope.

It will be. They are only closed right now while construction goes on around them...the rendering is correct.

[alex4apple]

This is what confused me about the base. How are the fins installed? Do they extend out of the facade already installed?

[RobEss]

This is what confused me about the base. How are the fins installed? Do they extend out of the facade already installed?

The fins, aluminum backing and LED's are all part of single units, installed much like windows. The fins (2 to a unit) are hinged in the center, and will open outwards like a V.

While I'm not such a fan of them in their current flat state, I think the opened fins will add verticality to the base, overpowering the horizontal striping beneath them and making the tower appear taller.

[NYguy]

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Little older...

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From Long Beach NY...( look closely )

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[franktko]

^Camera on a kite, very nice!

[Blaze23]

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Now that's a skyline!!! Almost looks unreal; it has a futuristic look to it.

[Skyguy_7]

While I'm not such a fan of them in their current flat state, I think the opened fins will add verticality to the base, overpowering the horizontal striping beneath them and making the tower appear taller.

I agree. It will be a very unique aspect to the building and almost make it feel like she's a living, breathing thing. Any idea what conditions will call for the fins to open/close? Will they constantly be adjusting?

[QUEENSNYMAN]

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Now that's a skyline!!! Almost looks unreal; it has a futuristic look to it.[/QUOTE]

I love long distance shots great picture:tup:

[deepen915]

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the sandy damage is heartbreaking.. :(

[bigreach]

the sandy damage is heartbreaking.. :(

Great photos nyguy, what are those long rows of concrete used for, or is that somekind of damaged boardwalk?

[Skyguy_7]

I spy a white tower crane section being hoisted up! This reaffirms chatter that tomorrow could be t/o day :cheers:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VNBYh5rJVUg/UXl4lGLf3tI/AAAAAAAAAG8/uVi1LuHhu_Y/w898-h505/NYC263.png

[QUEENSNYMAN]

I spy a white tower crane section being hoisted up! This reaffirms chatter that tomorrow could be t/o day :cheers:

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VNBYh5rJVUg/UXl4lGLf3tI/AAAAAAAAAG8/uVi1LuHhu_Y/w898-h505/NYC263.png

If not tomorrow the weekend is looking great with the weather department:tup:

[PZelda]

If not tomorrow the weekend is looking great with the weather department:tup:

I looked at the NYC 10-day forecast earlier myself, and the next 10 days is looking pretty good for you guys!! I am certain there will be much progress happening with the spire and cladding. Cladding is looking pretty good -- liking how the NE side is looking via EarthCam!! :tup:

[drumz0rz]

Great photos nyguy, what are those long rows of concrete used for, or is that somekind of damaged boardwalk?
Yeah. That was a boardwalk. And all that empty space, those were buildings. Then Superstorm Sandy came through and decided that she didn't want those things to be there anymore...

[NYC GUY]

Just a question once the spire reaches the top when will they take down the two cranes?

[Chibears85]

I was able to photoshop a photo of 1WTC a few months ahead :p

http://i.imgur.com/TFyUatZ.png

[NYguy]

Great photos nyguy, what are those long rows of concrete used for, or is that somekind of damaged boardwalk?

Yes. Most of the boardwalks along the coast were wiped out, but they are rebuilding, on a larger scale than ground zero. For more photos of before and after,
or to discuss it further, check here...http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=187300




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[bigreach]

Yeah. That was a boardwalk. And all that empty space, those were buildings. Then Superstorm Sandy came through and decided that she didn't want those things to be there anymore...

Wow was looking at NYGuys photos, that's a shame that place was hopping.

[jd3189]

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So much density and greatness. I just can't wait for the other projects to make this view more dominating.

[QUEENSNYMAN]

1 video by me this evening:

By: QUEENSNY121

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNU76RShD-M

[Tectonic]

^Great pics, still can't beat the ESB.

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[NYguy]

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[drumz0rz]

Some of my photos from Wednesday. It was pretty hazy so not the best.
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[jd3189]

The glass has finally reached the top.:cheers:

[skyscrapercitirocks]

No chickens out there in SSC knows answer to this.
Hey NYGuy, I think you'll tell me.
Why was the base squared off?
And they didn't use the transparent prisms for base ???

[mheadroom]

No chickens out there in SSC knows answer to this.
Hey NYGuy, I think you'll tell me.
Why was the base squared off?
And they didn't use the transparent prisms for base ???

The Chinese could make it last resistant — specifically when it was exploded it didn't break up like tempered glass it fissured into deadly shards. So after spending $10 million on the prismatic glass they had to settle for the cheaper. Less inspired but safer fin design which only works with a squared off foundation.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/tech/engineering-ground-zero.html

[eleven=11]

new progress at the base !!!!!!!!

[Noll]

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[Skyguy_7]

Climbing rig attached this morning. Crane jump imminent. :yes:

[kpdrummer82]

What the hell is going on with the earth cams today, they are all either bugged or at the same position and fixed to the same location.

[deepen915]

Great photos nyguy, what are those long rows of concrete used for, or is that somekind of damaged boardwalk?

that's the boardwalk bro.. it got DESTROYED in sandy

[deepen915]

I was able to photoshop a photo of 1WTC a few months ahead :p

http://i.imgur.com/TFyUatZ.png

really nice work! :tup:

[deepen915]

if they were to somehow paint the spire a white/silverish color, it would look beautiful.

[Enigmatism415]

I just saw a bunch of crane segments sitting next to the base. Looking good!

[Norman Y.]

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/normanyen/

Just took it this morning.
Sorry for the window reflection and bad quality of pics.

[NYguy]

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[Blaze23]

according to Curbed, topping out is monday at noon. http://ny.curbed.com/

[QUEENSNYMAN]

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Just took it this morning.
Sorry for the window reflection and bad quality of pics.

These pictures are great thank you for posting them:tup:

[QUEENSNYMAN]

according to Curbed, topping out is monday at noon. http://ny.curbed.com/

Wish I could go and be there, dam wish I was not working that day:(

[Hudson11]

Read more carefully. Apparently, they plan to hoist the conjoined spire sections to the top Monday and be installed at a later date.

"The final section, comprising the 17th and 18th pieces, will bring the building to its iconic height of 1776. Once the pieces are installed, at a later date, the spire will make One WTC the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere."

hNgUnNU9tGM

[unanimity]

Who else has seen Oblivion and looove how they show the completed complex in 2017 :)

[PZelda]

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God, I friggin' love the Fulton St shots. You turn onto Fulton and WHAM! There she is in her enormous, glassy glory! :tup: I can't wait to see it when the service elevator is finally taken down and they get that area cladded up. It'll be just stunning. :)

EDIT: NYGuy, your post on this page... What's that green building? It's the one right in front, between Woolworth and 4 WTC (with some other buildings in between). I really like the cladding on that one!

[Onn]

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[bigreach]

really nice work! :tup:

Wow killer pics on this page, especially the one with the cloud hiding the top of the bldg, shows how much taller it is than 8 spruce st. Also ChiBears, you sure you don't have 1 too many communication rings on that render? Looks like u got 4 there.

[Norman Y.]

These pictures are great thank you for posting them:tup:

Thank you, really wish i have the better camera to capture the fantastic view at night from the air.

[CityGuy87]

When do you think the elevator on the east side of the tower will be taken down?

[sterlippo1]

God, I friggin' love the Fulton St shots. You turn onto Fulton and WHAM! There she is in her enormous, glassy glory! :tup:


+1 :worship:

[eleven=11]

When do you think the elevator on the east side of the tower will be taken down?

they started at the base....
from earthcam you can see the base
stuff is half gone......