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[gramsjdg]

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*faints*

I can only pray that the original enclosed communication rings pictured in this beautiful rendition is what we get. For the life of me I don't know why they changed it to exposed radomes. (anybody know?) This (original) version looks far better -it actually matches the faceted nature of the building and is a true "crown."

[sterlippo1]

^^^ love those pics with the low clouds hanging around up there and Carlos, no sad face with the drizzle;) since the snow storm it has been like May up in the northeast , about a month long spell of incredible weather....... enjoy, back to reality tomorrow:(

[Fishman92]

I can only pray that the original enclosed communication rings pictured in this beautiful rendition is what we get. For the life of me I don't know why they changed it to exposed radomes. (anybody know?) This (original) version looks far better -it actually matches the faceted nature of the building and is a true "crown."

To be honest- I think this version looks like a silly hat. I much prefer the exposed versions. Hmm, who knows what we'll get?!

[Roadcruiser1]

Great shots guys!!!

I hope that they will reconsider the height of observation deck(s).
Would be great to have an outdoor deck too. Parapet could be an answer...

No. The building's observation deck has been built like that because of the number of mechanical floors, and there is no room for an open air observation deck, plus with radiation coming off the mast. Just no.

[Guiltyspark]

No. The building's observation deck has been built like that because of the number of mechanical floors, and there is no room for an open air observation deck, plus with radiation coming off the mast. Just no.

Again with the radiation... give it a rest...

[06hdfxdwg]

Ive been trying to figure out why i'm not very fond of the spire as depicted in the posts above and i think i know why. As silly as this may sound,it looks like a big upside down roofing nail to me. Personally i'd like to see a reproduction of what was sitting atop the North tower albeit tweeked a tad to look a bit more streamlined/modern i suppose. I guess im not really feeling the way the spire fattens up in the middle and slims down as it goes upward and i think the octagonal.........motif??.........looks a little funky. Almost like it's being overdone/trying too hard,so to speak.........if you get my meaning. I dunno :shrug:

[Roadcruiser1]

Again with the radiation... give it a rest...

It is real. I hope you aren't related anyway to MadGnome, but the threat is real. It has been explained to death in the PDF I posted and the definition of an antenna is a mast that releases radiation.

This link is going to put this topic to death once and for all.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radiation_pattern

[CarlosV]

nothing to see.....sterlippo1

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[2-TOWERS]

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THIS FIRST PIC LOOKS LIKE THE 70'S OF THE NORTH TOWER BEATING THE SOUTH TOWER ....:cheers:

[2-TOWERS]

Fantastic shots buddy :)

[NewYorkSkyline117]

No. The building's observation deck has been built like that because of the number of mechanical floors, and there is no room for an open air observation deck, plus with radiation coming off the mast. Just no.

Well everyone's talking about radiation but there's no proof that's why soo..:shrug:

[CarlosV]

42 years ago this month!!!

Dec 1969

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Dec 2011

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[06hdfxdwg]

42 years ago this month!!!

Dec 1969

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Dec 2011

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December 23rd @11:30 am to be exact,they lifted the last steel beam..........and then hoisted a 30 foot Christmas tree as well that sat on the southeast corner of the building.:yes:

[elysium]

It is real. I hope you aren't related anyway to MadGnome, but the threat is real. It has been explained to death in the PDF I posted and the definition of an antenna is a mast that releases radiation.

This link is going to put this topic to death once and for all.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radiation_pattern

I don't think you understand what radiation is. You seem to think the mere presence of radiation implies harm... it doesn't. NPR streaming from my radio is radiation. Light is radiation. My computer is emitting radiation into me right now. *I* am emitting radiation.

That link you posted has absolutely nothing to do with harmful radiation. How old are you? You're operating with a 5th grader's notion of what radiation is...

[sterlippo1]

THIS FIRST PIC LOOKS LIKE THE 70'S OF THE NORTH TOWER BEATING THE SOUTH TOWER ....:cheers:

good catch there 2-TOWERS :tup:

[Otie]

Anyways.....

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Clouds (WTC7 & WTC1) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/flatbushgardener/6461680249/) by Flatbush Gardener (http://www.flickr.com/people/flatbushgardener/), on Flickr

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Freedom Tower (http://www.flickr.com/photos/saveryc/6467976181/) by Spencer and Elizabeth Curry (http://www.flickr.com/people/saveryc/), on Flickr

[mrnyc]

^ love that last one, very crisp and clear!

on the opposite end, here are some cellphone shots.

first are from the brooklyn bridge this rainy afternoon

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and last is from the manhattan bridge yesterday

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[Otie]

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[NewYorkSkyline117]

Again with the radiation... give it a rest...

Right! I think the radiation is a little, no ALOT over exaggerated! ;)

[Roadcruiser1]

Even if the radiation isn't that strong let's just say that it isn't there is still a lot of equipment up there that prevents any observation deck to go any higher than the one that is going up now.

[2-TOWERS]

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great shot !!!!!!!!!

[flemington]

Good photos! Especially from 84th floor. It gives a little imagination of what the view should be 10+ floors higher in 2013. Thank you all guys for updating with photos. I am away from NYC and miss it so much, and have a chance to see our skyline changes only with Liberty webcams and your updates. THANKS!!!

As for the radiation - I got it. But I guess there's a beaming/emission of "telecoms". If you stand for a long right across the "tablets", round transmitters, you can get bold.

Anyway, it would be good if there is an option for outdoor observation deck. Maybe not in 2013, but later, in 2015 or 2017. Who knows...

[Dense_Electric]

Does anyone have any information about earlier spire/ring designs? Specifically the design on the first and third drawings on the 1WTC page.

[NewYorkSkyline117]

Okay I'm not sure if any of you knew, but the top of the spire has a beacon that will flash the letter "N" for New York in Morse Code

[SupertallSkyline88]

what floor is steel as of December 7th, 2011?

:previous: i already knew that. (NewYorkSkyline117). :banana:

[The Imster]

I think the WTC 1 is comming on well. I hope they increase the height of WTC 2 again as it looks stunning in the drawings! I would have loved to have seen the twin towers of WTC 1

[sterlippo1]

great shot !!!!!!!!!


look at the reflection in the glass of 4 WTC in the first pic above:worship::worship::worship:oops, i know it's 1WRC's thread but i had to comment. The reflection in 1WTC's glass is great to but nothing compared to 4WTC, IMO

[stormkingfan]

Good photos! Especially from 84th floor. It gives a little imagination of what the view should be 10+ floors higher in 2013. .

You know, at the rate these guys are working, I'll bet the tower gets done before 2013.

[sw5710]

steel now is for floor 89 or 1,107' and future floor 90 at 1,130' add 8 or 10 feet for the splices just above 90.

[NewYorkSkyline117]

steel now is for floor 89 or 1,107' and future floor 90 at 1,130' add 8 or 10 feet for the splices just above 90.

No, it's at floor 90, 1,140 feet (with splices)

[Otie]

^I think he ment spandrel and floor beams are already installed on floor 89, moving on to 90th.

[NewYorkSkyline117]

^I think he ment spandrel and floor beams are already installed on floor 89, moving on to 90th.

oh whoops sorry! nevermind you're correct :tup:

[NewYorker2009]

You know, at the rate these guys are working, I'll bet the tower gets done before 2013.

Lol don't count on it, there is still plenty of work for the construction workers to do on this Tower like the spire, communication ring, core, interior, cladding, the base, etc. This Tower has a good nearly two years before completion maybe a year and a half. It will probably go by in no time so before you know it we'll all be at the observation deck celebrating the opening of the Tower.

[Otie]

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[Zapatan]

^cool rendering!

luckily the top floors will be more lit up than that though.

[CarlosV]

what a beautiful sight!!

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[CarlosV]

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[CarlosV]

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[2-TOWERS]

what a beautiful sight!!

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Great shot buddy....we are stuck with only 10 days a year a rain out here !!!!! i see another floor of glass

[SupertallSkyline88]

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1 WTC (http://www.flickr.com/photos/62018165@N04/6476037941/) by Otie O'Daniel (http://www.flickr.com/people/62018165@N04/), on Flickr
is this how it will look in the night?:banana::worship::pepper::fireworks:awesome::dancingbacon:yeahthat:multibow:iagree::cucumber::5::skyscraper::bowtie::leek::upload_71700:

[pnapp1]

Real windy here in NY so no progress coming today. :(

[sw5710]

No, it's at floor 90, 1,140 feet (with splices)

All I wrote was 89,90 are the 2 floors they are working on. 90 is 1,130' + 8 or 10' splices. So 1,138' or 1,140'

[Bill Ditnow]

I've been watching this go up for some time. I live and work in Manhattan, and was here on 9/11.

I doubt this will be a popular opinion, but I find this building to be utterly banal. Soulless, without personality or meaning, just an over-scaled generic office tower that could be found anywhere.

Childs should never have been let near this project.

[RockMont]

That is exactly, what the complaints were, about the originals. Not everyone is going to be happy.

[NewYorkSkyline117]

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WOW! How come the glass is rising so quickly on the east side? :):shrug:

[sterlippo1]

That is exactly, what the complaints were about the originals. Not everyone is going to be happy.

Nope and not everyone was happy with the originals either, in fact, most disapproved when they were built. The more i see of this the more i am a fan of it, i think it is just elegant and is perfect for the skyline. I was very skeptical but not any longer:worship:

[SearsTower]

Childs should never have been let near this project.

In my opinion, Childs made it a lot better than Libeskind's original design. :yes:

[RockMont]

In my opinion, Childs made it a lot better than Libeskind's original design. :yes:



Oh Yes, that original design was an insult added to injury.

[NewYorkSkyline117]

Does anyone know why the glass is rising so quickly on the west side of the building?

[CarlosV]

another beautiful evening in Gotham... :)

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[NYguy]

December 6, 2011

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[jd3189]

:previous: It just keeps getting better and better....

[NewYorkSkyline117]

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One World Trade Center at night, 31 miles away-Morristown, NJ

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One World Trade Center at night, 31 miles away-Morristown, NJ

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One World Trade Center at night, 31 miles away-Morristown, NJ

[THE BIG APPLE]

Does anyone know why the glass is rising so quickly on the west side of the building?

You mean the east side right?

[THE BIG APPLE]

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[THE BIG APPLE]

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[Illithid Dude]

I've been watching this go up for some time. I live and work in Manhattan, and was here on 9/11.

I doubt this will be a popular opinion, but I find this building to be utterly banal. Soulless, without personality or meaning, just an over-scaled generic office tower that could be found anywhere.

Childs should never have been let near this project.

I agree. I love the shape, the spire, and obviously the height, but I find the cladding completely boring. In fact, the cladding could not be more boring, as there is literally nothing special about it. Just blue. It's a shame, too, as 7 WTC turned out so well...

[NYguy]

The spire/roof height debate is somewhere else, thanks.


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[06hdfxdwg]

December 6, 2011

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Omg,If you look closely,you will see the Stage Door Deli. Stopped in there a few times during some rallys to re-build the Twin Towers. Good food and excellent sandwiches. :)

[Towersteve]

Oh Yes, that original design was an insult added to injury.
Yep that original was awful! It was basically a building 300 feet shorter than the originals with a 600 foot ladder stapled on the corner. I like this design but just wish it was taller or had a twin. It still seems like a timid response to me. However, this is still a great tower and if they build the other planned supertalls I think people will be pleased. Have a great day everyone!

[CarlosV]

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Curtain call.....

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[CarlosV]

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[NewYorkSkyline117]

FROM MORRISTOWN, NJ 31 MILES AWAY

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31 miles away

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WTC 31 miles away

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WTC in the distance 31 miles away

[NewYorkSkyline117]

ONE WORLD TRADE CENTER FROM MORRISTOWN, NJ 31 MILES AWAY

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One WTC 31 Miles away

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One WTC in the distance

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One WTC 31 miles away

[CarlosV]

^^^
now we can see them..looks like a giant Christmas tree! :)

[NewYorkSkyline117]

^^^
now we can see them..looks like a giant Christmas tree! :)

Yay! And lol it does! :jester:

[Fishman92]

I agree. I love the shape, the spire, and obviously the height, but I find the cladding completely boring. In fact, the cladding could not be more boring, as there is literally nothing special about it. Just blue. It's a shame, too, as 7 WTC turned out so well...

THe cladding on either is not blue at all. It's just very reflective- so it appears blue when the sky is blue, grey when it's cloudy, even orange at sunset! It's not blue.

[NYC]

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Reminds me of this memorable picture (http://www.flickr.com/photos/27117506@N03/2541747674):
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8a/WTC-1971-under-construction.jpg
Pat Bianculli

[Davidsam52]

Reminds me of this memorable picture (http://www.flickr.com/photos/27117506@N03/2541747674):
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8a/WTC-1971-under-construction.jpg
Pat Bianculli

Yes, very nice!!:cheers:

[CarlosV]

Christmas lights atop One World Trade Center


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[CarlosV]

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for a few minutes the lights went out tonight leaving the tower in total darkness.....but the lights came back a few minutes later..it was kinda eeire and mysterious....

[NewYorkSkyline117]

^^Seriously?! And btw it's still 10 feet away from being the roof height of 3 WTC nad it's still HUGE!!

[Davidsam52]

Christmas lights atop One World Trade Center


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So cool Carlos! I wonder if they'll do the whole tower like last year....of course this year there's lots more tower!!:cheers::cheers::cheers:

[NewYorker2009]

I'm sure they'll light it up for Christmas like they did last year. The Tower was at the 52nd floor last December at around this time so it grew over 500 feet in one year, not bad. Next year it will have reached its full height so things are looking good.

[flemington]

Wow...! Looks great in the night, thanks Carlos!

The biggest Christmas Tree I've ever seen!!!:D:cheers:

[sw5710]

Beautiful photo

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Taken on 12/10/2010 1 WTC was 600'

[CarlosV]

4 long years ago.... :slob: what felt then like an eternity....NOTHING above ground....* note Goldman Sachs tower under construction in the background....

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v109/nyctowers/2007/Picture024.jpg

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:banana: Finally!!!

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[WTCman7301]

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[WTCman7301]

Taken on 12/10/2010 1 WTC was 600'

1 WTC is nice there. They lit up the tower a little bit this year which sucks, it would of been better if they lit up the entire tower this year, it would of looked nice.:cool:

[uaarkson]

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Welcome.

[NYguy]

4 long years ago.... :slob: what felt then like an eternity....NOTHING above ground....* note Goldman Sachs tower under construction in the background....


If you really wanna be depressed, go back a little further, when this tower was just a glimmer in our eyes...

http://www.pbase.com/nyguy/image/73101586/original.jpg



Once the cranes arrived, we knew it was just a matter of time...

http://www.pbase.com/nyguy/image/79139486/large.jpg


And now, here we are...

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[SupertallSkyline88]

Welcome WTCman7301 :banana: and this:http://www.rebuildgroundzero.org/rgzv2/images/stories/world%20trade%20center%20crop.jpg and this:http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4526687387_9832c4e2e3.jpg and http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4063/4527235382_26cbd9f430.jpg and http://www.nycvintageimages.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/product_full/wtc-ambridge-02-27-70-01.jpg and: http://www.nycvintageimages.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/product_full/wtc-ambridge-06-27-69-01.jpg and http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IpJNL-1mHfI/Tp67bSz-IWI/AAAAAAAAIQk/5hrud2iYOMc/s1600/WTC.jpg and http://www.jasondunn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/world-trade-center-reborn-918x5586.jpg and finally http://i40.tinypic.com/1z6ys13.jpg

[TBone7281]

If you actually have anything to contribute, the image tag is your friend.

Welcome WTCman7301 :banana: and this:http://www.rebuildgroundzero.org/rgzv2/images/stories/world%20trade%20center%20crop.jpg and this:http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4526687387_9832c4e2e3.jpg and http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4063/4527235382_26cbd9f430.jpg and http://www.nycvintageimages.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/product_full/wtc-ambridge-02-27-70-01.jpg and: http://www.nycvintageimages.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/product_full/wtc-ambridge-06-27-69-01.jpg and http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IpJNL-1mHfI/Tp67bSz-IWI/AAAAAAAAIQk/5hrud2iYOMc/s1600/WTC.jpg and http://www.jasondunn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/world-trade-center-reborn-918x5586.jpg and finally http://i40.tinypic.com/1z6ys13.jpg

[car2004]

That is exactly, what the complaints were, about the originals. Not everyone is going to be happy.

Very true, in fact, most of Amerca knew nothing about or cared much for the look of the Twin Towers or what it symbolized. It is that - symbolism with which this building currently holds - to why I have, over the years, come to love this building but that notion has changed to a love of the design and space. 

Fact is, the only people that cared about the symbolism of the Twin Towers, that most Americans now understand of the Twin towers, was what those that destroyed the buildings in the first place were thinking of; not the design, form, or how tall (though to some degree, that in of it self symbolized the power of this nation) it was. Just that it was a WTC structure in Western society that was assumed to represent the world's commerce, similar to many of U.S. embassies that have been... in other countries. 

To the other person person that gave their opinion, to which is that person's opinion and should be respected, give it time. You will love what this building is, and how it looks against the blanket of other NYC buildings. I do not know if it is the design I really do love but I do love the design so much and the green spaces around it. I just hope they do not build that art center/or school next to 1 WTC. I hope it reminds green and an an open space. I would hate to suggest that it be the inevitable actions of hate (this building will forever be a product of that very symbolism and thus will always be on high levels of alert that I have often said, if societies of this world do not change, we might has well have named this building after Trump thereby decreasing the deeply rooted symbolism associated with the new WTC buildings, for which the value of that symbolism as increased over time therefore, sadly, increasing its vulnerability to actions of hate) from others for one to decide that the building they see everyday or walk by everyday or see in pictures, postcards, TV, movies, and other forms of product and other media now love this building and it's design. Now, in all fairness, I love this building and design, a part from anything to do with the past. I have come to know realize that. It is a building that NYC needs and sadly, due to how it came about, NYC has been given what it needs most - taller (thus increasing population, not to say a world like that of the Fifth Element is possible), more innovative and modern designs. The only issue I hold is with height. When first announced, this was to be the tallest in the world. I say, since it took some time to start building and has taken some time for completion to just make it 1776 feet tall (the roof)? On a side note, there you go, a twofold effect of vulnerability  from symbolism. The problem here is that most any new, at least for some time now, will not dare to go taller than that of WTC 1, at least as far as NYC is concerned. Then again, if done, would take much of the spot light regarding the height of the building and the meaning behind both the roof height and spire, at least over time. 

[SupertallSkyline88]

If you actually have anything to contribute, the image tag is your friend.

I know, my laptop is getting old now and when i click on insert an image nothing pops up, so i just use links. :) :banana: :shrug: :dancingbacon

[2-TOWERS]

WHEN THE FIRST CRANE ARRIVED THE FIRST POST SAID

X MARKS THE SPOT

ONE WTC HAS REALLY COME ALONG WAY ...

GREAT PICS FROM EVERYONE :tup:

[hunser]

just for conformation... nothing we didn't know before.

http://www.lowermanhattan.info/construction/project_updates/freedom_tower_26204.aspx

*The following information was last updated on December 9, 2011

Facade installation is now above floor 67
Tower steel is now above floor 91. It is expected to top out in the first quarter of 2012.
Concrete is now being installed above floor 84
Spray-on fireproofing underway
Elevator shaft fit-out
Multiple cranes on site for steel and concrete installation
Both the south and north cores are now being erected as the structure rises
"Cocoon" safety system now in place around upper perimeter, to rise with structure
Utility installation and tie-ins
Crews are coordinating substructure construction while maintaining PATH service

[STR]

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Just as an FYI, once they cover the perimeter columns in drywall, they'll be much more prominent, like in 7WTC. The fireproofing isn't nearly as reflective, so the pinstripe effect is still muted. Great photo BTW.

[CarlosV]

If you really wanna be depressed, go back a little further, when this tower was just a glimmer in our eyes...

YES!!! those were very long frustrating years.....we've come a long way...:yes:

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[Davidsam52]

Excellent pics NY Guy, though I do want to correct one thing you said: the building in the background was not Goldman Sachs under construction, rather it was 130 Liberty Deutch Bank under De-construction.

[guyFROMtheBURGH]

Excellent pics NY Guy, though I do want to correct one thing you said: the building in the background was not Goldman Sachs under construction, rather it was 130 Liberty Deutch Bank under De-construction.

I believe he was discussing the construction in post 18477

[QUEENSNYMAN]

FROM: NYBOY75

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DreaQasv3ms

[QUEENSNYMAN]

FROM: NYBOY75

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5PRKz8Zo6o

[topfloor]

this may be off topic (I don't know where to put this) but when all of the new WTC buildings are completed (including new 7) will there be more or less square footage of office space then there was in the old WTC complex (including old 7)? Thanks in advance.

[jd3189]

this may be off topic (I don't know where to put this) but when all of the new WTC buildings are completed (including new 7) will there be more or less square footage of office space then there was in the old WTC complex (including old 7)? Thanks in advance.

I believe it will be slightly larger.

[Jorg]

this may be off topic (I don't know where to put this) but when all of the new WTC buildings are completed (including new 7) will there be more or less square footage of office space then there was in the old WTC complex (including old 7)? Thanks in advance.

I've been wondering the exact same thing.

[sw5710]

YES!!! those were very long frustrating years.....we've come a long way...:yes:

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Carlos: The beams that are going in above floor 89. Is that for the 13'4'' window spacing? You can see they have yet to install beams for floor 90 just above that.

[2-TOWERS]

Look closely they have the beams up on half the side you can see the higher floor plate.
BTW Carlos Cam is on a roll

[sw5710]

The beams on the lower right are floor 89. The ones on the upper left are not yet floor 90 or 23' above the ones on the lower right.

[QUEENSNYMAN]

FROM: NYBOY75

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