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

[CoolCzech]

well that's old 6 World Trade Center, there will be no new one, if you check a Q&A thing on the PANYNJ site, I asked why there wasnt a 6 World Trade Center, the answer was basicly that they only decided on 5 major office towers... That response really didnt make sense, but they answered, oh and they spelt my name wrong and said im from the Amherst in MA and not NS

There used to be a total of 7 buildings bearing the WTC name, and yes, this time they decided to build only 5 towers (possibly 6, if anything ever becomes of the idea of adding one more tower on the Deutsche Bank site).

The reason 7 WTC is called 7 WTC has nothing to do with numbering towers, but with the fact the previous building on the site was called 7 WTC. Silverstein was determined the keep the name 7 WTC regardless of how many new WTC towers will ultimately get built as a gesture of defiance.

[NYguy]

Four, Five, and Six WTC of the original complex were all lowrises. The current plan calls form a PAC (performing arts center) and a memorial pavialion, both lowrises buildings that could each take on a WTC designation. Also, 99 Church Street is known as 30 Park Place.

[uakoops]

from wikipedia: click! (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/6_World_Trade_Center)

6WTC stood on the spot where the new 1WTC is being built.

[CHAPINM1]

Great to see steel rising to the next level! That puts us as what, roughly 150 feet?

[Zensteeldude]

That puts it at approximately 153' 1".:)

Also known as the 6th floor.

[OneWorldTradeCenter]

The sixth floor and the base is nearly complete. I thought the base is 20 stories high. Or not?

[Zensteeldude]

The top of the base is the 20th floor, there are no floors 7 through 19.

[ethereal_reality]

There is going to be a Subway sandwich shop rising with the building
so the workers don't have to descend to ground level for their half hour lunch break.


http://www.nydailynews.com/money/2009/12/24/2009-12-24_a_tall_order_for_big_subs.html

[OneWorldTradeCenter]

The top of the base is the 20th floor, there are no floors 7 through 19.

What, there are no floors from 7 to 19? There are missing 12 floors. And actually, the number of floors is 105, not 108. 105-12=93. The building has actually 93 floors???

[Vesey]

Floor 20 is called "Floor 20" because of its height, not the actual floor count. (<- Disregard =P)

Ah! Thanks Zen. Always lookin' out for us. Haha

[Zensteeldude]

That is a myth created on the forums. If it were true the 20th floor would be called the 18th floor (10 foot floor spacing) or the 14th floor (13' 4" floor spacing)

No, the 20th floor is called such because that is what the powers that be call it.

[OneWorldTradeCenter]

And what it the actual floor count? CTBUH says 105, SOM says 102. We say 108 and Wikipedia says 108 as well in English and German. :shrug:

[Ilsaz]

What, there are no floors from 7 to 19? There are missing 12 floors. And actually, the number of floors is 105, not 108. 105-12=93. The building has actually 93 floors???

This is common with a lot of buildings.

I do not know why, but a lot of buildings number their floors in some creative ways that do not properly reflect the sequence.

In the west you see this is buildings not having a 13th floor. But by far, you see it the most in the East, where eight is a lucky number and four unlucky, so floors are skipped and creative means are taken so that buildings have 88 floors, even when the reality is much different.

I've never understood why the 22nd floor couldn't just be the 22nd floor. But that's just me.

[Zensteeldude]

And what it the actual floor count? CTBUH says 105, SOM says 102. We say 108 and Wikipedia says 108 as well in English and German. :shrug:

94 if you include all partial mechanical floors. If you were to count only floors that elevators can actually stop at it's far less.

PS: I have a full set of prints for the tower (my company bid on some work there) so I would know such things.

[meh_cd]

And what it the actual floor count? CTBUH says 105, SOM says 102. We say 108 and Wikipedia says 108 as well in English and German. :shrug:

I'm going to blow your mind: the original twin towers didn't actually have 110 separate floors, either.

[OneWorldTradeCenter]

why not more floors than the twin towers had? The best whould be 115 floors. But the roof is too low for this. So it would be necessary to increase the roof and the spire....

Recently I read that the International Finance center in Hong Kong has not 88 floors like most sources say, it has 86, because two floors are missing. The number of that floors mean "Die slow" or something in Chinese. Because of this, they dont built those stories. So we see: Many buildings have different number of stories like the officials say.

[Zensteeldude]

I'm going to blow your mind: the original twin towers didn't actually have 110 separate floors, either.

I knew that, but I have never been able to officially confirm it. The north tower had something like 106 floors.

[Zapatan]

why not more floors than the twin towers had? The best whould be 115 floors. But the roof is too low for this. So it would be necessary to increase the roof and the spire....

Recently I read that the International Finance center in Hong Kong has not 88 floors like most sources say, it has 86, because two floors are missing. The number of that floors mean "Die slow" or something in Chinese. Because of this, they dont built those stories. So we see: Many buildings have different number of stories like the officials say.


A lot, if not almost all enormous skyscrapers don't have the actual floor count that they say. The Empire State building actually has a 103rd floor, on top of the deck, but it's not really a 103rd because the mooring mast only has a couple real floors, not 16 like it is said. The Empire State has something like 88 or 89 actual "floors."

[OneWorldTradeCenter]

A lot, if not almost all enormous skyscrapers don't have the actual floor count that they say. The Empire State building actually has a 103rd floor, on top of the deck, but it's not really a 103rd because the mooring mast only has a couple real floors, not 16 like it is said. The Empire State has something like 88 or 89 actual "floors."

Yes? I often asked to myself, what is between the observation deck in the 86th floor of the ESB and the 102nd floor in that small tower atop the building. There are no windows I guess.

[CGII]

Yes? I often asked to myself, what is between the observation deck in the 86th floor of the ESB and the 102nd floor in that small tower atop the building. There are no windows I guess.

There is no space. The mooring mast is far too small a space to have rentable floor space when one factors in mechanicals, elevators, stairs...

Number of floors, beyond an engineer's or architect's perspective, is a unit of height measurement, just like horsepower is for a car. Does a Mustang actually have 300 horses in its engine? Of course not. It is a lamens standard by which the power of the engine could be communicated to people that know nothing about how to measure power capacities of engines. And it is the same that by saying '1 WTC is 108 floors tall,' one communicates a generic idea about floor height relative to other buildings instead of saying '1 WTC is 70 standard floors tall, 12 double height mechanical floors tall, and 4 entry or service levels of differentiating height.' It's easier to say 'it's the [equivalent] of 108 floors tall' and be done with it.

[OneWorldTradeCenter]

There is no space. The mooring mast is far too small a space to have rentable floor space when one factors in mechanicals, elevators, stairs...

Number of floors, beyond an engineer's or architect's perspective, is a unit of height measurement, just like horsepower is for a car. Does a Mustang actually have 300 horses in its engine? Of course not. It is a lamens standard by which the power of the engine could be communicated to people that know nothing about how to measure power capacities of engines. And it is the same that by saying '1 WTC is 108 floors tall,' one communicates a generic idea about floor height relative to other buildings instead of saying '1 WTC is 70 standard floors tall, 12 double height mechanical floors tall, and 4 entry or service levels of differentiating height.' It's easier to say 'it's the [equivalent] of 108 floors tall' and be done with it.

Thats right. In the case of the ESB I did not mean the antenna. I did mean the tower atop the 86th floor. However...

[CGII]

Thats right. In the case of the ESB I did not mean the antenna. I did mean the tower atop the 86th floor. However...

I know you do not mean the antenna. The mooring mast is the tower atop the 86th floor. It does not contain enough room for rentable space because it is mostly occupied with mechanicals, stairwells and elevators. See how tiny it is? That's all the room they could allow for the 103 floor observation deck.

http://www.newyorkology.com/archives/images/102.nocrowds.JPG
newyorkology.com

[NYguy]

It's not unusual for official floor designations to be different from the actual floor count. Here's a similar look at the stacking of 7 WTC:

http://www.pbase.com/nyguy/image/120609391.jpg

[NYCLuver]

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[Bucktown718]

I'm guessing we wont see any changes till 2010 come?

[CarlosV]

My monthly pilgrimage to ground zero.... :cheers:




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:) bonus shot..the new W hotel under construction behind the cursed Deutsche Bank....:(

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[CHAPINM1]

Great shots as always Carlos! Looks like they still haven't fixed the "oh shit" yet... BTW, I'm really diggin the new W Hotel, it will almost be a duplicate of the Millennium Hilton which also have a phenominal view and looks over the WTC site but will in fact probably be better!

[OneWorldTradeCenter]

Really nice pictures. I cant wait until 1 WTC is getting much taller...:tup:

[OneWorldTradeCenter]

I know you do not mean the antenna. The mooring mast is the tower atop the 86th floor. It does not contain enough room for rentable space because it is mostly occupied with mechanicals, stairwells and elevators. See how tiny it is? That's all the room they could allow for the 103 floor observation deck.

http://www.newyorkology.com/archives/images/102.nocrowds.JPG
newyorkology.com

Thanks for explaining. :banana: :banana: :banana:

[The Architect]

Does anyone know who is detailing the structural steel and what modeling program they are using?

[NYguy]

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A look at earlier planning...

http://www.pbase.com/nyguy/image/120637541/original.jpg


http://www.pbase.com/nyguy/image/120637544/original.jpg

[CGII]

Not to resurrect a dead argument as I am sure I will, but where is the 1,402 ft 'roof' height coming from? All sources I've seen indicate a 1,368 ft parapet height.

[StarScraperCity]

As far as I can tell, that is the measurement to the top of the communications ring.

[Zapatan]

Not to resurrect a dead argument as I am sure I will, but where is the 1,402 ft 'roof' height coming from? All sources I've seen indicate a 1,368 ft parapet height.

There was debate that if there are floors in the newer version of the communications ring, than the top of it should be the roof.

The construction looks like it's been standing still for a little while. Is it just the weather?

[OneWorldTradeCenter]

I think, they work inside the building. Or it´s standig still, becuase of christamas and new year. I hope construction is continung in a few days. I´m affraid that the tower become on-hold.

[westmc9th]

lol what are you guys talking about they just installed the first perimeter column for the next level and 7 or more inner columns pluts the core has risen

[OneWorldTradeCenter]

One question: Why are in the diagramms/ building page given two heigts: The antenna and the spire. I think only the spire is enough. :yes: :yes:

[NYguy]

I think, they work inside the building. Or it´s standig still, becuase of christamas and new year. I hope construction is continung in a few days. I´m affraid that the tower become on-hold.

You guys need to relax. This tower will be under construction for a few years. Some times may seem busier than others, but the tower is under construction. Or take the advice I've given before and just check the thread once a month or so. The changes will be more visible than day to day.

[OneWorldTradeCenter]

http://www.earthcam.com/usa/newyork/groundzero/ Have a look here (Cam 2). Steel is going up on the east facade. :banana: :banana:

[westmc9th]

http://www.earthcam.com/usa/newyork/groundzero/ Have a look here (Cam 2). Steel is going up on the east facade. :banana: :banana:

that went up yesterday, not much happening there today, but the southwest portion of the memorialis being covered

[OneWorldTradeCenter]

It is possible, that construction slowed down, because its the time between christmas and new year.

[ESB fanatic]

How high will it be come July when I plan to visit?

[Duffstuff129]

How high will it be come July when I plan to visit?

~40-50 stories

Supposed to be up to 55 by 3rd quarter 2010, so my number's just an estimate.

[The Architect]

Does anyone know who is detailing the structural steel and what modeling program they are using?

Anyone?

[Zerton]

Umm, SOM and autocad?

[The Architect]

Umm, SOM and autocad?

I kind of doubt their using autocad. Im thinking their using Tekla Structures (Xsteel) or maybe SDS 2. These are 3D modeling programs that go beyond the capabilities of autocad.

It would be neat to see the completed 3D computer model.

[meh_cd]

This is all I've seen.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v423/meh_cd/wtc/NEW%20wtc/70906616_ca988dd8c5_o.jpg

[Yo Na]

what is the plan for the observation deck? is there an open terrace along with the indoor platform?

[Zensteeldude]

Does anyone know who is detailing the structural steel and what modeling program they are using?

MRP LLC and I believe they are using several programs X-Steel, SDS 2 . And no, AutoCAD is not the best program for steel detailing.

PS: SOM made the Architectural, Structural etc. drawings, the contractor makes the detail drawings.

PPS: I use X-Steel.

[Zensteeldude]

what is the plan for the observation deck? is there an open terrace along with the indoor platform?

No.

[Zensteeldude]

You guys need to relax. This tower will be under construction for a few years. Some times may seem busier than others, but the tower is under construction. Or take the advice I've given before and just check the thread once a month or so. The changes will be more visible than day to day.

I would just like to add that Tower One is bought and paid for, there well be no construction delays due to funding. However, weather well slow progress from time to time, (rain, snow, wind.) And yes, the Holidays have, and well, slow progress slightly.

Anyone wishing to speed progress can cough up the cash to pay the workers double time to work Friday. Let's see, a local 40 journeyman Ironworker gets $41 an hour, plus benefits, 8 hours pay for 7 1/2 hours worked.

They earn every penny.

http://www.observer.com/files/slideshow/high%20steel.jpg

[The Architect]

MRP LLC and I believe they are using several programs X-Steel, SDS 2 . And no, AutoCAD is not the best program for steel detailing.

PS: SOM made the Architectural, Structural etc. drawings, the contractor makes the detail drawings.

PPS: I use X-Steel.

Yeah im a Xsteel guy myself :banana:

[NYguy]

Update from morrongiello (http://www.flickr.com/photos/morrongiello/4225274225/sizes/l/) (Dec 29)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2796/4225274225_a092b550e3_b.jpg

[Domamania]

It looks to me like this is the final core jump and floor creation to finish the base the the structor aka the building. Then let the rise begin to sky scrapper status.

[Bucktown718]

Domamania It looks to me like this is the final core jump and floor creation to finish the base the the structor aka the building. Then let the rise begin to sky scrapper status. o.O isn't the base only half way done?

[Domamania]

well I mean the steal part of the base.

[NYguy]

o.O isn't the base only half way done?

It's more like 2/3rds done.

[OneWorldTradeCenter]

When will they start to install with the facade?

[2-TOWERS]

i believe the new piece of steel that is up will be the last phase of the base..feb 2010 should start the rest of the building..

[OneWorldTradeCenter]

great, I can not wait until they make much more progress. Does anyone know when the tower will be topped out at 541m?

[Puzzlecraft]

How do the workers make sure the steel is "perfectly" vertical. They can't be using carpenter levels, the tolerances must be incredible. I'd like to know what equipment, methods are used today for this kind of construction.

[STERNyc]

I'm guessing that new tall piece of steel on the south side marks the top of the base. Anyone wish to confirm, ZenSteel?

[uakoops]

i believe the new piece of steel that is up will be the last phase of the base..feb 2010 should start the rest of the building..

There is one more level after that.

[uaarkson]

I believe the top of that beam is the start of the last floor before the office floors.

[Puzzlecraft]

The tall piece of steel still needs a fat connector thingie to be placed on top of it to connect the diagonal steel columns coming in on either side, that would be the transition point.... from base to tower.

[uaarkson]

posted by RKOwens44 at SSC:

http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/5325/42233656917ae619fff6b.jpg

[spwelan]

Videos I took Yesterday in the cold
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[Rizzo]

This is all I've seen.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v423/meh_cd/wtc/NEW%20wtc/70906616_ca988dd8c5_o.jpg

That looks like a screenshot of Revit.

[Islander]

Good stuff spwelan :)

[CHAPINM1]

If I'm not mistaken, the new steel puts the tower at roughly 170 to 180 feet.

[mrgilpin]

They are using Autodesk Revit Architecture to design the building. I can't say if they are using Revit Structure for the structural aspect or not. Over at the AUGI forums, there are regular contributors discussing various challenges and solutions to using Revit on the building.

[NYguy]

Videos I took Yesterday in the cold
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Great, because it is very cold out.

[NYguy]

They are using Autodesk Revit Architecture to design the building. I can't say if they are using Revit Structure for the structural aspect or not.

Here's that clip...

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[The Architect]

They are using Autodesk Revit Architecture to design the building. I can't say if they are using Revit Structure for the structural aspect or not. Over at the AUGI forums, there are regular contributors discussing various challenges and solutions to using Revit on the building.

Do you have a link?

[OneWorldTradeCenter]

I think it´s fine that the Port Authority publishes videos on youtube!

[NYguy]

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[pattali]

For all my favourite forumers and SkyscrapperPage Fans ,

I wish you a happy New Year Eve for 2010 , of course for you and your family,
I am so glad that for 2010 many things are changing here at GZ, Freedom Tower WTC1 is growing , like WTC4 , memorial is going on, and this part of Downtown become to rebirth, and I enjoy it.

Love , joy and a health for everyone.

PAtrick

[evanmack]

when do you think it will break the skyline?

[Duffstuff129]

when do you think it will break the skyline?

A few weeks. They're supposed to be going about more than a floor per week after the base is done (it almost it), and they're supposed to be up to level 55 by the end of the 3rd quarter of 2010. Very soon. :)

[Zensteeldude]

How do the workers make sure the steel is "perfectly" vertical. They can't be using carpenter levels, the tolerances must be incredible. I'd like to know what equipment, methods are used today for this kind of construction.

They use a digital Theodolite.

http://www.tracdia.com/en/uploads/imgproducts/1201238112.jpg

The tolerance for plumb and level is around 1/16th inch on 40 feet, non-accumulating.

[Zensteeldude]

I'm guessing that new tall piece of steel on the south side marks the top of the base. Anyone wish to confirm, ZenSteel?

Still 33 feet to go. The 6th floor is 153 feet, the 20th is 186 feet.

[Zensteeldude]

If I'm not mistaken, the new steel puts the tower at roughly 170 to 180 feet.

153 feet . Top of the base is 186 feet.

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[SkyscrapersOfNewYork]

wait why did we change the roof height again?

[WonderlandPark]

wait why did we change the roof height again?

The new definitions for building height by the CTBUH, height is now taken from the lowest entrance to the building.

as it says in the press release:
The new criteria wording—“Height is measured from the level of the lowest, significant, open-air, pedestrian entrance to…” allows for the recognition of the increasing numbers of multi-use tall buildings with often several different entrances at different levels, whilst also accommodating buildings constructed in non-traditional urban or suburban locations. The CTBUH Height Committee has determined that the previous description of where to measure tall building height from—“Height is measured from the sidewalk outside the main entrance to…” is now no longer sufficient.

[OneWorldTradeCenter]

I know they change the criterias. But then we have also to change the pinnacle height. Or not?

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL, here in Germany we have since 14 hours 2010. The U.S. (NY) is six hours back. Happy new year to all guys here from the U.S., Canada and the rest of the world. Best wishes

[NYguy]

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy New Year to everyone as well, and welcome to the Year of the Freedom Tower! Let us sit back and watch New York's triumphant return into the sky.

[OneWorldTradeCenter]

Happy New Year to everyone as well, and welcome to the Year of the Freedom Tower! Let us sit back and watch New York's triumphant return into the sky.

Yes, I´m very happy to see Freedom Tower rising this year. I waited for this for a long time. Happy new year to all here.

[NYguy]

Been a long time since I contributed a poem, thought this one up on the subway today...

Oh Freedom Tower, One WTC
Just seeing you rise is history.
Though world's tallest, you may not be,
You are still in rare company.

Our skyline was injured, on that fateful day
But when you take your place, it'll be OK.
So just keep rising, it won't be long
'Til all will see, our city's strong.

JANUARY 1, 2010

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A view towards the Freedom Tower...

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[Indescribable]

Coming along...

[Aleks]

So I guess they're not gonna fix that piece of metal that's all stupid?

[OneWorldTradeCenter]

Hey guys. Can someone explain what this crane is for? The crane that is standing next to the Noth Towers footprint. Are they using this crane to build the Memorial Pavillion? I thought this cranes are only used to build skyscrapers, not low-lvel buildings??

At first, when they put in place this crane, I thought they will use this crane on the tower. :koko: :tup:

[SD360]

Hey guys. Can someone explain what this crane is for? The crane that is standing next to the Noth Towers footprint. Are they using this crane to build the Memorial Pavillion? I thought this cranes are only used to build skyscrapers, not low-lvel buildings??

At first, when they put in place this crane, I thought they will use this crane on the tower. :koko: :tup:

this type off crane(as i refer to as the 60* crane) is used because of the low amount of space it has to move around. i think NYC banns the use of the normal crane(i call 90*) because of the suroundibg buildings makes sense now.:banana:

[37TimPPG]

How is the schedule for 1WTC going? I'm not a professional (I just like to pretend I'm one on the internet - LOL)

By my calculations (again, my best guesstimate) I would assume 1WTC is 1 to 2 months AHEAD of schedule? I am amazed by the amount of progress and how quickly this is headed above the treetops.

All hail 1WTC and New York City's RIGHTFUL return to home of the Tallest Skyscraper in the USA!

[OneWorldTradeCenter]

How is the schedule for 1WTC going? I'm not a professional (I just like to pretend I'm one on the internet - LOL)

By my calculations (again, my best guesstimate) I would assume 1WTC is 1 to 2 months AHEAD of schedule? I am amazed by the amount of progress and how quickly this is headed above the treetops.

All hail 1WTC and New York City's RIGHTFUL return to home of the Tallest Skyscraper in the USA!

No, 1WTC is in or ahead shedule. There are currently no delays (other than the Towers 2 and 3)!! Starting of steel erection was planned for the fourth quarter 2009, and you see they started already. The first steel column was put in place on August 13, 2009. Everything is working fine. In the first quarter of 2010 the tower will reach the equivalent of the 20th story. Then the base will be complete.

Don´t be worry, the tower is going up into the sky.:banana: :banana: :banana:

[CGII]

No, 1WTC is in or ahead shedule. There are currently no delays (other than the Towers 2 and 3)!! Starting of steel erection was planned for the fourth quarter 2009, and you see they started already. The first steel column was put in place on August 13, 2009. Everything is working fine. In the first quarter of 2010 the tower will reach the equivalent of the 20th story. Then the base will be complete.

Don´t be worry, the tower is going up into the sky.:banana: :banana: :banana:

He's not worried at all, his question is if the building is ahead of schedule.

[OneWorldTradeCenter]

Yes, I have read now. I think it´s a little ahead schedule. :banana: :banana:

[Dac150]

^^^ Not every post needs those dancing bananas…

Anyway, they’re moving at a good pace and with each passing day there is some evident progress being made. For those of you, who are fans of the Verizon Building, enjoy these next couple months because it will soon be blocked out of site.;)

[OneWorldTradeCenter]

I like this banana very much. What will be blocked, I didnt understand.

[NewYorker2009]

I like this banana very much. What will be blocked, I didnt understand.

The Verizon Building is the building north of the Freedom Tower on Vessy Street. Soon that building will be blocked because One World Trade will dominate just as the Twin Towers did when they were under construction 40 years ago.

[JSsocal]

^^^Actually it will dominate more so now since 1WTC is right up against verizon. Remember the Verizon could poke it's head over 6WTC, but now it will be totally blocked.