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[NewYorkDominates]

When are they going to install the 91st Floor columns?Please reply

[NewYorkSkyline117]

When are they going to install the 91st Floor columns?Please reply

I'm very confused. I guess I'm not good with the process of raising steel. Aren't we on floor 92..?:(

[Roadcruiser1]

When are they going to install the 91st Floor columns?Please reply

We are at floor 92.

I'm very confused. I guess I'm not good with the process of raising steel. Aren't we on floor 92..?:(

Yeah.

[Tall guy 31]

To be exact, it's 36.8 miles away. Pretty close to 40. I was zoomed in over 20x also

I'm sorry...but I didn't mean to sound like I was busting your chops or anything. I apologize if it sounded that way. But, the miles you're quoting now...are they road miles?? If you look at a map...and do air miles..it's less than 25 away. If you drove it, it can easily exceed 35 miles because of all the turns and whatnot. Either way....please keep up the excellent work. You're one hellava photographer. Thanks for all you do here..and keeping guys like me glued to the screen with the great photos. :):cheers:

[NYguy]

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[cadiomals]

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Words cannot express how absolutely beautiful the above photo is. The orange sky reflecting on the towers is breathtaking. The best thing about the glass design of 1WTC is it reflects the light around it, meaning it changes color with the sky throughout the day. Thank you for this contribution, NY Guy!:tup:

[Roadcruiser1]

Words cannot express how absolutely beautiful the above photo is. The orange sky reflecting on the towers is breathtaking. The best thing about the glass design of 1WTC is it reflects the light around it, meaning it changes color with the sky throughout the day. Thank you for this contribution, NY Guy!:tup:

The Twin Towers used to do the same thing. Their steel would change color through the day. That was why Philippe Petit mentioned that the buildings were alive, and I guess One World Trade Center is coming to life now too.

[dchan]

The Twin Towers used to do the same thing. Their steel would change color through the day. That was why Philippe Petit mentioned that the buildings were alive, and I guess One World Trade Center is coming to life now too.

I think you mean their aluminum skin, not their steel. And I agree. Back when I went to school just north of the towers, I loved looking up at the North Tower from a classroom window as its facade shimmered in the afternoon sun. It was really a sight to behold.

[THE BIG APPLE]

Steel and aluminum don't change color (unless dirty and heated of course). Steel and aluminum do however reflect light. That's what steel on every building does. When it was really sunny the Twins looked shiny, when it was cloudy the Twins looked grey. The "Four" steel spandrels on this buildings four sides do the same thing.

[QUEENSNYMAN]

FROM: NYBOY751

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

SHORT CLIP

[Fluffybagel]

Wait, so I'm gonna ask one more time: How do these count as 92 if before these beams were erected, we were at 90? Do these beams count for more than one floor?:shrug:

[CarlosV]

yes, from 90 to 92..the beams are about 2 stories tall.

ie.
http://media.courierpress.com/media/img/photos/2011/03/19/Attacks_Redevelopment_Reyn3_t300.jpg

[NewYorkSkyline117]

I'm sorry...but I didn't mean to sound like I was busting your chops or anything. I apologize if it sounded that way. But, the miles you're quoting now...are they road miles?? If you look at a map...and do air miles..it's less than 25 away. If you drove it, it can easily exceed 35 miles because of all the turns and whatnot. Either way....please keep up the excellent work. You're one hellava photographer. Thanks for all you do here..and keeping guys like me glued to the screen with the great photos. :):cheers:

Oh my gosh I'm not offended at all! Haha it's totally fine..i could really use the corrections for next time..I was doing air miles but I went back to google earth and used the ruler and it was just slightly over 25, 26 miles so you were right..thanks a lot I really really appreciate it :D (don't worry about it :)

[CarlosV]

Wait, so I'm gonna ask one more time: How do these count as 92 if before these beams were erected, we were at 90? Do these beams count for more than one floor?:shrug:

from today..see how tall this column is being hoisted into place?

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[Otie]

The huge column you see in Carlos' pic is a core column, extending from the 89th to the 91st floor.

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[Fluffybagel]

yes, from 90 to 92..the beams are about 2 stories tall.
Thanks for clarifying!:tup:

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[CarlosV]

Otie, that is amazing!! now the best part (IMO) of the construction starts..the final floors!!!

[NewYorkDominates]

Sorry about the confusion Roadcruiser1 and also,thanks a lot.On a side note,wall columns tomorrow,hopefully.

[Otie]

The correct term is perimeter column. :tup:

[Kevin Scott Koepke]

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[NewYorkDominates]

The correct term is perimeter column. :tup:

Thanks a lot Otie.Thats why members like you are greatly appreciated in this forum.

[NewYorkDominates]

The correct term is perimeter column. :tup:

Thanks a lot Otie.Thats why members like you are greatly appreciated in this forum.

[hunser]

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Beautiful shot! As Carlos said, now begins the most exciting time- watching the last floors being erected!

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[NYC2ATX]

HOLY FUCK

I must have just been born, because now that I've seen that photo I'm officially alive.

:upload_71700:

Sidebar: You can really tell in that pic the impact the Gem Tower will have on Midtown. Great things come in small packages.

[pnapp1]

Real windy in NY today but work continues anyway! :tup:

[xnyr]

Beautiful shot! As Carlos said, now begins the most exciting time- watching the last floors being erected!

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Sorry for getting OT, but what is that building under construction in the foregound. And was this shot taken from 30 Rock??

[m0by]

Sorry for getting OT, but what is that building under construction in the foregound. And was this shot taken from 30 Rock??

It's the Gem Tower: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1046341

And yes, the shot was taken from Top of the Rock. :cheers:

[hunser]

^^ That's a link to SSC. SSP has its own thread for the Gem tower, where btw I posted the same pic a couple of hours ago: http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=156581&page=10

[CarlosV]

the large pic above is perfect for desktop background!

and so.....

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the return of the king...

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[CarlosV]

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/01/30/new-world-trade-center-skyscraper-becomes-worlds-most-expensive-new-office/

New World Trade Center skyscraper becomes world's most expensive new office tower

NEW YORK – The price tag for One World Trade Center, the signature skyscraper under construction at Ground Zero in New York, has risen to more than $3.8 billion, making it by far the world's most expensive new office tower, according to people familiar with the matter.
The new figure, up $700 million from the latest public estimate, marks another twist in the rebuilding of the site of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The process has been marked by thorny political challenges and ever-lengthening construction delays.

...By comparison, other-high profile buildings around the world have been far less expensive. The developer of the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest tower, in Dubai, has put its cost at $1.5 billion.

[xnyr]

It's the Gem Tower: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1046341

And yes, the shot was taken from Top of the Rock. :cheers:

Thanks, I shoulda figured that out by the proximity to RC.

[THE BIG APPLE]

I guess "shorter" BILLION dollar skyscrapers aren't scarce in the U.S. Carnegie 57 is a billion and so is the Bank of America Tower. I think 432 Park will also cost a BILLION. For 1WTC it's just the necessary (for some unnecessary) safety features and extra building materials that have made the price skyrocket. It shouldn't be surprising. Look at the price for the Transportation Hub, a couple of feet away.

[Fluffybagel]

I guess "shorter" BILLION dollar skyscrapers aren't scarce in the U.S. Carnegie 57 is a billion and so is the Bank of America Tower. I think 432 Park will also cost a BILLION. For 1WTC it's just the necessary (for some unnecessary) safety features and extra building materials that have made the price skyrocket. It shouldn't be surprising. Look at the price for the Transportation Hub, a couple of feet away.
Well, safety-precautionary buildings are always the right way to go; it'll be worth it!:D

[m0by]

^^ That's a link to SSC. SSP has its own thread for the Gem tower, where btw I posted the same pic a couple of hours ago: http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=156581&page=10

Oops... my fault...! But thx hunser :haha:

[cadiomals]

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/01/30/new-world-trade-center-skyscraper-becomes-worlds-most-expensive-new-office/

New World Trade Center skyscraper becomes world's most expensive new office tower

That's because other skyscrapers don't have the extensive safety features and extra building material 1WTC has, and also because the construction of the tower has been subjected to much more conflict and friction than any other tower.:shrug:

[Fluffybagel]

The construction of the tower has been subjected to much more conflict and friction than any other tower.

Oh yeah, that too:yes:

[sw5710]

In the last picture from Carlos you can see floor 90 filling in.

[crewex]

How much would it cost to rebuild the great pyramid of ghiza? It said the most expensive new building........that's playing with language for sure.

[Fluffybagel]

How much would it cost to rebuild the great pyramid of ghiza? It said the most expensive new building........that's playing with language for sure.

Well, the original wasn't made to sustain substantial commercial conditions. This being said, unless it would be built as a monument structure like the Statue of Liberty, it would be hundreds of millions more. This considers how much it is to wire it, give it adequate light and heat it without taking away from it's classic look. It would most likely be used for commercial purposes if it was rebuilt, considering that nowadays, people consider economic boom. In the long run, it's probably over a billion, and it will be a waste, IMO. I'd go more into detail, but i'm wayyyyy off topic, and don't want to anger people,sorry about that. :( Anyways, 1 wtc would still probably cost more.

[Kevin Scott Koepke]

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[tiarae]

All the ironworkers are supposed to be back on top of 1WTC tomorrow...my husband's headed back to finish up on the 87th floor. If they miss too many days during the week due to weather, they will be working Saturdays & Sundays to make up for the lost time.

[CarlosV]

^^^
like this past weekend... :)


In the last picture from Carlos you can see floor 90 filling in.

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[Fluffybagel]

All the ironworkers are supposed to be back on top of 1WTC tomorrow...my husband's headed back to finish up on the 87th floor. If they miss too many days during the week due to weather, they will be working Saturdays & Sundays to make up for the lost time.
God bless him!:cheers:

[steveve]

by ChronicleNYC:

features 1WTC a lot:

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcDN409ZBv4&feature=g-logo&context=G2102086FOAAAAAAACAA

[Roadcruiser1]

How much would it cost to rebuild the great pyramid of ghiza? It said the most expensive new building........that's playing with language for sure.

Well, the original wasn't made to sustain substantial commercial conditions. This being said, unless it would be built as a monument structure like the Statue of Liberty, it would be hundreds of millions more. This considers how much it is to wire it, give it adequate light and heat it without taking away from it's classic look. It would most likely be used for commercial purposes if it was rebuilt, considering that nowadays, people consider economic boom. In the long run, it's probably over a billion, and it will be a waste, IMO. I'd go more into detail, but i'm wayyyyy off topic, and don't want to anger people,sorry about that. :( Anyways, 1 wtc would still probably cost more.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luxor_Hotel

[Fluffybagel]

:previous:
I never said it wasn't possible to build a modern pyramid; I said it would be costly, maybe about half as 1 wtc is, to build a exact commercial replica of the Pyramid of Giza, without messing up the design.
Aside from the point, does anyone know how high the glass is at 1 wtc?

[sw5710]

The huge column you see in Carlos' pic is a core column, extending from the 89th to the 91st floor.

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One WTC | Diagram Update | January 30th, 2011 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/62018165@N04/6786871123/) by Otie O'Daniel (http://www.flickr.com/people/62018165@N04/), on Flickr

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This post by Otie tells it all.

[Fluffybagel]

Oh, I didn't see that he posted that, lol. :duh

[NewYorkSkyline117]

Oh, I didn't see that he posted that, lol. :duh

riighht! lol

[IntoTheLens827]

the large pic above is perfect for desktop background!

and so.....

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the return of the king...

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[Dac150]

Thanks for that diagram - shows that the tower has come a long way, yet there's still so much height to come.

[Kevin Scott Koepke]

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[1Boston]

The mast counts too you people. One World Trade Center is 1,776 feet tall. The tallest building in North America.

I think once its built, everyone will see why the mast counts towards height

[NewYorkDominates]

What happened to STR?

[CarlosV]

^^^

:hmmm:

you might change your opinion once this tower is fully completed and illuminated with a beacon 1,000 feet into the sky!


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[crewex]

what is designated for the floors immediatly above the mechanical floors? There's 6 of them right?

[CarlosV]

^^^
from office floor 90, mechanical floors, then observation floors, then more mechanical floors, then broadcast floors...

go back one page and look at Otie's diagram.... :)

[NewYorkSkyline117]

Anything new today?

[NYC4Life]

MSNBC

As One World Trade Center soars, so do its costs

http://bottomline.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/01/31/10279406-as-one-world-trade-center-soars-so-do-its-costs

http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Components/Photo/_new/120131_1wtc_hmed_0735p.photoblog600.jpg
One World Trade Center, the central skyscraper at Ground Zero, stands under construction on January 30, 2012 in New York City.

By Marisa Taylor

At 10 years in the making, One World Trade Center, the skyscraper that’s being constructed at New York City’s Ground Zero, is now the most expensive new office tower in the world, with new estimates of its price tag hitting $3.8 billion, as reported by The Wall Street Journal.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which is managing the construction effort, is expected to release new estimates this week projecting $700 million in additional costs related to higher-than-anticipated construction costs and public leasing expenses, reported the WSJ. The additional expenses make it “by far the world's most expensive new office tower, according to people familiar with the matter,” the Journal said.

“Of the $700 million in additional costs, about $350 million comes from costs associated with leasing such as money given to tenants to build out their offices and commissions for brokers, the people said. That figure assumes the building would be nearly fully occupied. Other increases come from unexpected construction costs, financing costs, fees to consultants and the Durst Organization, and other contingencies,” the WSJ reports.

The Journal reports that the building was originally slated to cost $2 billion, but additional security costs associated with the 1,776-foot height of the building have upped the ante, bringing the estimate to $3.1 billion in 2008.

And since its inception, the construction of One World Trade Center has been marked by delays and political infighting that have been reflected in controversial toll hikes for area residents and reduced spending on other transportation projects. The office tower is expected to be completed in 2013.

The Port Authority is currently embroiled in a lawsuit investigating the toll hikes, which it had said were necessary to fund One World Trade Center, but papers it filed in conjunction with the lawsuit revealed that the higher tolls were actually going to be used for unrelated transportation projects.

And though One World Trade Center was never intended to turn a profit, new Port Authority executive director Patrick Foye made a speech last week advocating for its construction to pick up the pace, according to the WSJ. “I believe the agency must refocus on its core mission,” he said.





© 2012 msnbc.com

[599GTO]

I'm tired of looking at that netting at the bottom..when will they start cladding the base??

[NYC GUY]

So since the core steel columns are 40' I think, how tall will the perimeter columns be?

[Roadcruiser1]

^^^ A similar article was posted several pages back.

[Islander]

So how many feet tall does the Chrysler building look to you? At what point does it stop registering? Or how about the ESB--does its top roof not register to your eyes, being as narrow as much of 1WTC's spire?

[Fluffybagel]

On a side note, does anyone know of a rendering that shows the tower at night with the beacon shining? I never came across one, so I was just wondering...:)

[Otie]

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[Tall guy 31]

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WOWWWWWWWWW!!!!! Monster!!!!

[Roadcruiser1]

On a side note, does anyone know of a rendering that shows the tower at night with the beacon shining? I never came across one, so I was just wondering...:)

New World Trade Center at night. Credits to WTC.com.

http://batteryparkcity.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/18_31_View-from-Hudson-River-by-Night-credit-dbox-courtesy-SPI.jpg

http://batteryparkcity.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/18_31_World-Trade-Center-by-Night-credit-dbox-courtesy-SPI.jpg

Note: Changes have been made to One World Trade Center's base so it looks different, and the X beams have been removed from Three World Trade Center.

[Roadcruiser1]

What happened to STR?

STR has left for a while to tend to matters. He will be back though.

[Roadcruiser1]

It has been moved to this page. Reply no longer needed.

[CSABA8]

They pull up the beams outside ?

[Roadcruiser1]

They pull up the beams outside?

The cranes pick it up, and put the steel into place.

[NewYorkDominates]

STR has left for a while to tend to matters. He will be back though.

Thanks a lot man.You happen to be the only who answers my questions,greatly appreciated.Also,I'm new and I saw people talking about STR and his renderings and was greatly amazed when I saw them.I think we need him again for some updates.Do you know why his out for a while(if it's something private or personal,I'm sorry)?

[Roadcruiser1]

Thanks a lot man.You happen to be the only who answers my questions,greatly appreciated.Also,I'm new and I saw people talking about STR and his renderings and was greatly amazed when I saw them.I think we need him again for some updates.Do you know why his out for a while(if it's something private or personal,I'm sorry)?

Educational mostly.

[NewYorkDominates]

Educational mostly.

You said we were at the 92nd floor a while pages back but to me it seems the core columns only go to the 91st floor.Can you please explain how it's at 92nd.

[Roadcruiser1]

You said we were at the 92nd floor a while pages back but to me it seems the core columns only go to the 91st floor.Can you please explain how it's at 92nd.

The columns are two floors high. Each column equals 2 floors.

[CarlosV]

Imagine something like this on top of 1 WTC :) it will blow any other skyscraper out of the water!



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[uaarkson]

Yeah, I've noticed people on these forums tend to overlook or under appreciate the effect that beacon will have. It has no other comparison in history.

[NewYorkSkyline117]

Imagine something like this on top of 1 WTC :) it will blow any other skyscraper out of the water!



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So it will look like that from the beacon? (except only one) i've heard those lights can be seen from nearly 80 miles..

[Roadcruiser1]

So it will look like that from the beacon? (except only one) i've heard those lights can be seen from nearly 80 miles..

Look at the pictures I posted. You can see that there is light coming off the roofs of the new buildings.

[jd3189]

Thanks a lot man.You happen to be the only who answers my questions,greatly appreciated.Also,I'm new and I saw people talking about STR and his renderings and was greatly amazed when I saw them.I think we need him again for some updates.Do you know why his out for a while(if it's something private or personal,I'm sorry)?

STR made a whole bunch of renderings of the new WTC along with other future buildings in NY. They are all in this thread.
http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=186833

[NYguy]

Proper King (http://www.flickr.com/photos/61806033@N07/6795400689/sizes/l/in/photostream/)

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Leah / euroswiss2003 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/28311393@N02/6793917523/sizes/l/in/photostream/)

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Incaz (http://www.flickr.com/photos/nucmedic/6791946833/sizes/l/in/photostream/)

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http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7163/6791967073_0c7b5c61dc_b.jpg

[NewYorkDominates]

STR made a whole bunch of renderings of the new WTC along with other future buildings in NY. They are all in this thread.
http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=186833

OT:No doubt he is a rendering genius.He can easily make it to WETA Digital if he wanted to.

[NewYorkSkyline117]

Look at the pictures I posted. You can see that there is light coming off the roofs of the new buildings.

Oh yeah it's very faint...obviously it will much much more powerful it person right?

[THE BIG APPLE]

R36 Coach (http://www.flickr.com/photos/29997762@N05/6797649681/in/photostream/)

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I like how that antenna matches up with one of 1WTC's sites.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7141/6797649681_77e116fa0a_b.jpg

[Roadcruiser1]

Oh yeah it's very faint...obviously it will much much more powerful in person right?

Yeah it should be.

[Roadcruiser1]

I'm tired of looking at that netting at the bottom..when will they start cladding the base??

Early 2013.

[Roadcruiser1]

Something from WTC.com to complete what I posted a page ago.

http://www.wtc.com/uploads/images/712x534/13_36_dbox_99church_dusk_revised%5B1%5D.jpg

[cadiomals]

:previous:This is exactly what I want to see in the future looking south towards downtown. Beautiful.

[Otie]

I knew I made a mistake. Thanks for the corrections :tup:.

;)

TheManBehindtheCar (http://www.mobypicture.com/user/Rozay_Kayy)
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[STR]

What happened to STR?

STR died after falling off of a grandstand in a tragic t-shirt cannon accident.




Oh wait...no...that was Maude Flanders. My bad.



Here's the view from atop the antenna rings. It's not a new one, but I'm busy learning Android development right now. Until I'm done with that, I'll be lurking around, passing judgement on you mere mortals. Keep on keepin' on.
http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/351/wtc1a016.jpg

[NewYorkDominates]

STR died after falling off of a grandstand in a tragic t-shirt cannon accident.




Oh wait...no...that was Maude Flanders. My bad.



Here's the view from atop the antenna rings. It's not a new one, but I'm busy learning Android development right now. Until I'm done with that, I'll be lurking around, passing judgement on you mere mortals. Keep on keepin' on.
http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/351/wtc1a016.jpg
OMG,I'm new to this forum and feel honored to be replied by a maestro in the rendering field.I almost feel famous now.:banana:

[NYguy]

http://online.wsj.com/article/AP58fc16e2613c438889fe606d0a39d602.html

World Trade Center design flaw could cost millions

Jan 31, 2012

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said Tuesday the loading dock under One World Trade Center won't be finished in time for tenants to move their equipment into the 104-story tower. So it's building five temporary loading bays above ground.

The problem is due to a temporary station that was built for the Port Authority Trans Hudson subway. That station can't be dismantled to make way for underground freight areas until crews finish the permanent station.

"Several years there was a design miss," said Patrick Foye, executive director of the Port Authority, "Should it have been caught? The answer is, probably."

[MadGnome]

It's about time you showed up STR. I can't believe you're concentrating on your own life instead of catering to our need for visualizing what will come. Try to get your priorities straight.

I've been trying to figure out how to get to that ring when it's built. Thanks for the preview.

[mrnyc]

first of the month check-in time. we are at the 92nd floor yes?

as always, thx if you can confirm or know otherwise!

[NYguy]

michael.2999.pics (http://www.flickr.com/photos/52836039@N02/6793431723/sizes/l/in/photostream/)

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[Roadcruiser1]

first of the month check-in time. we are at the 92nd floor yes?

as always, thx if you can confirm or know otherwise!

Floor 92 is correct.

[Gargarensis]

I hope we see new perimeter columns soon!

[PZelda]

Hi, guys :) New poster here -- but I have been lurking since before Christmas. I just have to say, Carlos, I LOVE the [daily] pictures you post. They are so cool to see!

I went to NYC for a week back in September and was there during the 10th anniversary of 9/11 and then got to visit the new 9/11 Memorial twice. I remember the first time I got off the E train at WTC, walked up to street level and the first thing I saw was 1 WTC. So breathtakingly huge and beautiful. :) I plan on a long weekend trip back to NYC sometime this spring, hopefully when they have started to finish topping out. So exciting to see history in the making!

[Don098]

http://online.wsj.com/article/AP58fc16e2613c438889fe606d0a39d602.html

World Trade Center design flaw could cost millions

Jan 31, 2012

Are you kidding me? I've been looking at that station for the past year and ahalf wondering how they'd connect the VSC to 1WTC and the Port Authority MISSED it?? It's as plain as the nose on your face!!! :koko: