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

[Bucktown718]

http://gothamist.com/upload/2010/04/wtc4.jpg
http://gothamist.com/upload/2010/04/wtc3.jpg
http://gothamist.com/upload/2010/04/2010_04_subway.jpg
http://gothamist.com/upload/2010/04/wtc7.jpg
http://gothamist.com/upload/2010/04/wtc6.jpg
Via Gothamist (http://gothamist.com/2010/04/15/world_trade_center_site_progress_vi.php)

[djvandrake]

Right now you can see they are wrapping the four levels so far with the blue tarp that will eventually follow the building as it rises, that along with work inside the tower is probably the cause


Good. The installation of fall protection is worth every minute spent on it.

[NYguy]

it seems like they completly slowed down on the progresson of tower 1v2

Could it be


yeah may i ask why in the past 2 weeks there wasn't so much of progress on the tower?

that they have decided


i thought it was just me but this towers progress has rlly slowed down

to cancel the tower


I was thinking the same thing

altogether?

Or is it that you folks jump into panic mode far too easily, and far too often?.....:hmmm:

My guess is that within the next couple of weeks, you may all be commenting on how fast the pace is moving. So I'll leave you to ponder that thought.

[OneWorldTradeCenter]

@Bucktown718: Thank you for that great images!

I don't want to imagine how lovely that looks, when the glass is installed!:cheers:

[Muskavon]

NYguy, I luv ya...but it doesn't take much observation to see nothing (height-wise) has happened in a couple of weeks. And, outside those corner pieces put up quite a while back, it doesn't seem much else has happened in that way.

No, the tower isn't cancelled and no the earth hasn't stopped moving, etc. Just obvious observations. Nothing much new regarding height. It's that simple. I'm sure there are plenty of good reasons why, but it'd be dumb (imo) to attack everyone who notices no new height. They aren't stupid. Most people can look at two weeks worth of photos and tell it is stalled on the sides.

I'm sure it will get better once steel gets on site on time and people know what the hell to do with it when it gets on site. Until then, quit pretending we are doing a floor a week. We've seen the same pics for many, many days. That isn't criticism of anyone...it's just the cold hard facts. Long live 1WTC!

[OneWorldTradeCenter]

Yes, but there is no reason to halt construction. The tower is fully funded!

And if there are delays, a newspaper would report that. I'm sure..

[FerrariEnzo]

NICE pictures bucktown!!

[MadGnome]

They're kicking into a whole different gear now that the office floors are going up and the Manitowocs are out of the picture. Give em a chance to get everything in place for the 65 floor sprint. And like people have said before, they might have to finish welding and other stuff on the base before the main part of the building goes up.

[JACKinBeantown]

They were really quick to put up the four corner sections of the top two floors, which makes it seem slower than it really is. Still, it's not exactly skyrocketing up.

[OneWorldTradeCenter]

The mainthing is that they are working on the tower! The PA is under much public pressure to finish this tower on shedule! :)

[NewYorker2009]

The mainthing is that they are working on the tower! The PA is under much public pressure to finish this tower on shedule! :)

The Port Authority doesn't give a damn what the public has to say. They do what they want and that is that.

[Dirty Sandpit]

it seems like they completly slowed down on the progresson of tower 1v2. i wonder why?

Maybe they're taking a really long smoke break. :haha:

[Zensteeldude]

DCM was in a big hurry to get big and bigger red moved over to the Transit Hub. Those things ain't cheap (about $40,000 a day for both)

The Tower is in another "duck phase" not much can be seen but they are paddling like hell underneath !

PS: the PA IS under alot of preasure and they can't ignore it, dispite what some may think.

NYGuy, if it's any comfort, I got the humor of your last post.

[NYguy]

^ NYguy, I luv ya...but it doesn't take much observation to see nothing (height-wise) has happened in a couple of weeks. And, outside those corner pieces put up quite a while back, it doesn't seem much else has happened in that way.

No, the tower isn't cancelled and no the earth hasn't stopped moving, etc. Just obvious observations. Most people can look at two weeks worth of photos and tell it is stalled on the sides.

Obvious is it? After years of watching these towers rise, you would think people would be used to the ebb and flow of these towers rising, some weeks seeing more action than others. There is no need for the usual flood of panic. Construction has not stopped. Visit the site for yourself and check it out. Anyone can visit if in doubt.

[evanmack]

Could it be




that they have decided




to cancel the tower




altogether?

Or is it that you folks jump into panic mode far too easily, and far too often?.....:hmmm:

My guess is that within the next couple of weeks, you may all be commenting on how fast the pace is moving. So I'll leave you to ponder that thought.

LOL, there was no panic it was just very obvious the tower has slow down. Confused as to why you think there was panic. Not the biggest deal nor is it the biggest deal the tower has slow down (or is it something else? I thought that was tacit enough for all the experienced sp users such as yourself). It was just observations. Were you in a panic at the sight of four similar comments that could be answered by someone like you? :koko:

[Bucktown718]

@NY GUY
"that they have decided" LOL obviously, but that's not the answer i was hoping for.
Anyways i think the reason they slowed down on the floors is because they working on the inside.
As you can see in the pictures i posted earlier the core is not even up to first office floor yet so im guessing they trying to catch up and stay even IMO.

[BStyles]

We'll be looking up there someday.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk157/BOJAMforeva/CIMG0065.jpg
But for now, More scaffolding.
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk157/BOJAMforeva/CIMG0066.jpg
They've also started excavating the rest of the underpass, outlining the area in orange-tipped I-beams:
http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk157/BOJAMforeva/CIMG0067.jpg

[OneWorldTradeCenter]

Great shots. New steel has been erected, so no reason to be worry! :D

[NYguy]

Not the biggest deal nor is it the biggest deal the tower has slow down (or is it something else? I thought that was tacit enough for all the experienced sp users such as yourself). It was just observations.

An "observation" that we get from members such as yourself far too frequently. An "observation" I might add, that we don't need. A simple solution - if you don't think construction is moving fast enough, just check the thread about once a month or so. Otherwise, just sit back and watch the construction - the pace of which we have no control over. We don't need fifty people repeating the same thing, especially if it's as "obvious" as some of you suggest. This won't be an issue in the future.

[NYguy]

http://i279.photobucket.com/albums/kk157/BOJAMforeva/CIMG0066.jpg

Already, she glows...;)

[SD360]

Isn't this the foundation for Tower 3? I mean, a construction deal is reached. :sly:

Im pretty sure its the footing for the Transist Hub

[OneWorldTradeCenter]

Im pretty sure its the footing for the Transist Hub

Yes, it seems to be the Transit hub, it's the site between Tower 2 and 3.

[Zensteeldude]

That's just the crane pad for the 18000, notice that they did not place any rebar, makes it easy to rip out later. The foundations for Tower Three are already in place. The foundations for the Transit Hub and Tower Two are not in place yet.

[NYguy]

jackie weisberg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jackiew/4535124582/sizes/o/)

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[Cat 328D LCR]

Corner Node lift video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4pA2LC_L2Y

Iron workers working the node in video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ytNavFHvG8

[fordgtman1992]

wow Im glad more steel is going up! I was getting worried that it was slowing down.. Im expecting that it will get faster soon?

[Onn]

Nice picture, great overview of the site.

[OneWorldTradeCenter]

When can we expect that 1WTC will exceed the height of Verizon Building?

[NewYorker2009]

When can we expect that 1WTC will exceed the height of Verizon Building?

Hopefully by late Summer or sometime in the Fall of 2010. Then again I'm just guessing

[OneWorldTradeCenter]

How tall is it currently? The base is 200 ft / 60m. Construction has reached the 24th floor so I guess about 70 meters?

[NYguy]

Cam shot, a few minutes ago...


http://www.pbase.com/nyguy/image/123793288/original.jpg

[Domamania]

When can we expect that 1WTC will exceed the height of Verizon Building?

well as you would see that one more level= 2 more floors will put tower 1v2 at 2/3 the height of the verizon building. so i think by september they will be as heigh as the verizon building.

[NYguy]

http://lowermanhattan.info/news/wtc_towers_rise_as_49276.aspx

WTC Towers Rise as PA and Silverstein Negotiate

April 15, 2010

One World Trade Center (WTC) is now rising above the 24th level, with concrete being poured daily to set each expansive floorplate. Across the site, 4 WTC steel columns are up to floor six, while the 80-foot-tall entrance lobby has taken shape along Church Street. These are the two skyscrapers, along with the eight-acre Memorial quadrant, that showcase the tremendous progress that’s been made at the WTC over the past year.

The two organizations building these mega structures sat side by side on April 12th to present updates to Community Board 1. Christopher Ward, executive director of the Port Authority, spoke first, stating that 1 WTC construction is gaining momentum.

“We are at the standard floor, punching out one standard floor after another, which will give us progress in the coming year…and we hope to pick up the pace and build faster,” said Ward. “That is what New Yorkers will talk most about.”

[JDRCRASH]

Im expecting that it will get faster soon?

It took so long to get the "podium" built that I would assume so.

[bkraig4life]

Nothing seems to be happening, but... its been about a month since they started above the podium, and now 4 floors!

[BStyles]

There are approximately 4 weeks in a month...if they're on a floor-per-week schedule, then that looks to be right.:yes:

[Zensteeldude]

How tall is it currently? The base is 200 ft / 60m. Construction has reached the 24th floor so I guess about 70 meters?

The base is 186' 8" high or 56.69m. The current top of steel is about 4 feet above the 24th floor at 244 feet or 74.37m. Only 1,124 feet to the top of the tower (342.59m)

[Lecom]

jackie weisberg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jackiew/4535124582/sizes/o/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4015/4535124582_245d6f4738_o.jpg

Nice shadow on the 7, very symbolic.

[MercurySky]

I love those two Youtube videos of the Supernode being lifted and then guide into place. I was on the edge of my seat watching these one to three men guiding a fifty-five ton peice of steel into exact place. No room for even the smallest error by the crane operator or workers. Amazing work by the very brave (and very well paid) workers. Pride in this job might be worth more than any money for these guys...

[Onn]

I don't think we've seen this one yet. :)

Thms.nl (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thms/4510236283/sizes/l/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4064/4510236283_e68d5f84b5_b.jpg

[kenratboy]

Is it just me, or is it annoying this tower is about 50' from the brown building on the far left side of the above picture? Seems really squished in (I understand why, but in 50 years, will it seem strange).

[NYguy]

Is it just me, or is it annoying this tower is about 50' from the brown building on the far left side of the above picture? Seems really squished in (I understand why, but in 50 years, will it seem strange).

Perhaps you've never walked the canyons of Manhattan.


Gaining on its neighbors...

AugustenBurroughs (http://www.flickr.com/photos/augustenburroughs/4539409262/sizes/o/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2794/4539409262_3d9ea90a3a_o.jpg

[Zensteeldude]

I love those two Youtube videos of the Supernode being lifted and then guide into place. I was on the edge of my seat watching these one to three men guiding a fifty-five ton peice of steel into exact place. No room for even the smallest error by the crane operator or workers. Amazing work by the very brave (and very well paid) workers. Pride in this job might be worth more than any money for these guys...

Steel porn of the highest quality !!!!!:D

[Mr Man]

This is the wrong place to post this thread, but I doubt there is a right place.

Will there be a Six World Trade Center? I count 1-5 and then 7.

Wikipedia tells me that 99 Church Street might be named 6WTC, but Wikipedia says a lot of things.

I would also be nice if their was a thread for discussion on the New World Trade Center Complex and links to all the threads on its individual components such as the new towers, memorial, and transit hub.

[JSsocal]

Currently there is no such plans for a six world trade center. 7 WTC is numbered as it is because the building it replaced was 7 WTC. As for 6 WTC the closest possible thing is the performing arts center, which may eventually receive the designation.

[kenratboy]

Perhaps you've never walked the canyons of Manhattan.


I was more thinking of the layout/proportions of the site - not buildings being close together. Maybe I am just used to the barren plaza of the old site.

[Ziroc]

On the Earthcam, what is the yellow paint covering on the second footprint of the old WTC? (The Memorial). Is it waterproofing for when they add the water?

It sure is coming along. I have another question about the site:

That middle road that is held up with all that old steel (old road?). Is that going to be dismantled and that other looking road that is being built, will it replace that road? (The one the crane is moving further and further on).

Just wondering.. It looks like that 'road' is cutting into the second footprint of the memorial at the corner..

Thanks!

PS: Amazing photos everyone! The higher res the better! Steel porn is always better in high res! :)

[MadGnome]

I love those two Youtube videos of the Supernode being lifted and then guide into place. I was on the edge of my seat watching these one to three men guiding a fifty-five ton peice of steel into exact place. No room for even the smallest error by the crane operator or workers. Amazing work by the very brave (and very well paid) workers. Pride in this job might be worth more than any money for these guys...

I've worked a lot of jobs on five continents, but I always thought Steel worker had to be the greatest job there is.



Steel porn of the highest quality !!!!!:D

Does your wife know you look at this stuff?

[BStyles]

On the Earthcam, what is the yellow paint covering on the second footprint of the old WTC? (The Memorial). Is it waterproofing for when they add the water?

It sure is coming along. I have another question about the site:

That middle road that is held up with all that old steel (old road?). Is that going to be dismantled and that other looking road that is being built, will it replace that road? (The one the crane is moving further and further on).

Just wondering.. It looks like that 'road' is cutting into the second footprint of the memorial at the corner..

Thanks!

PS: Amazing photos everyone! The higher res the better! Steel porn is always better in high res! :)

Paint is waterproofing. Or glue for the waterproofing.:shrug:

THat road being held up by all the old steel is actually a subway line box(1 Train) It will eventually be transformed into Cortlandt Street station, with Greenwich Street running right above it. The new road perpendicular to it is Fulton street, and that will extend through a four-way intersection at Greenwich and reunite the Lower Manhattan grid.

[NYguy]

I would also be nice if their was a thread for discussion on the New World Trade Center Complex and links to all the threads on its individual components such as the new towers, memorial, and transit hub.

There was once an entire forum here dedicated to the WTC rebuilding, but that's not necessary now. The WTC site is now broken down into a few towers, the memorial, and the transit station, each with their respective threads. If you want to discuss feelings about the new complex as a whole, there is a thread...
http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=166333

[car2004]

Perhaps you've never walked the canyons of Manhattan.


Gaining on its neighbors...

AugustenBurroughs (http://www.flickr.com/photos/augustenburroughs/4539409262/sizes/o/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2794/4539409262_3d9ea90a3a_o.jpg

What floor is it at now?

[hunser]

What floor is it at now?

23rd floor.

[Bucktown718]

I Though they were on 24th floor already
and C'mon with quoting pictures i get exited thinking it's a new picture of the tower but its just the same one

[car2004]

23rd floor.

Well, that was pretty fast. Awesome!

[Innsertnamehere]

it is the 24th floor, not the 23rd, since the base counts for 20 and there are 4 office floors. :haha:

[NYguy]

It's at least the 24th, from previously posted info...

http://lowermanhattan.info/news/wtc_towers_rise_as_49276.aspx

April 15, 2010

One World Trade Center (WTC) is now rising above the 24th level, with concrete being poured daily to set each expansive floorplate. Across the site, 4 WTC steel columns are up to floor six, while the 80-foot-tall entrance lobby has taken shape along Church Street. These are the two skyscrapers, along with the eight-acre Memorial quadrant, that showcase the tremendous progress that’s been made at the WTC over the past year.

“We are at the standard floor, punching out one standard floor after another, which will give us progress in the coming year…and we hope to pick up the pace and build faster,” said Ward. “That is what New Yorkers will talk most about.”

[NYguy]

Samantha Kwok (http://www.flickr.com/photos/samantha_kwok878/4541650293/sizes/o/)

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[RLS_rls]

That's going to be a giant when it's finished.

[NYguy]

R36 Coach (http://www.flickr.com/photos/29997762@N05/4542116210/sizes/l/in/photostream/)

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http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4039/4542116210_07bc95c706_b.jpg


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4048/4542116996_1b3b1bdc5e_b.jpg


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4048/4542116996_7e41272cde_o.jpg

[Domamania]

^^^^^ I am so glad to finially see the giant building rise up ^^^^^^^

[Onn]

Samantha Kwok (http://www.flickr.com/photos/samantha_kwok878/4541650293/sizes/o/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4053/4541650293_d591010dee_o.jpg

Spectacular picture! :yes:

[BostonBuild]

I have been following the construction of this tower the past few years on this forum, but have never posted. It is starting to get really exciting. I was inspired to start posting myself by all the great shots of progress lately. I visited the site on 4-17 and have been taking photos from the same spot on the north bridge every year or so, thought I'd share my photos at this spot over the past 4 years:

6-2007
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af214/tomhinch/Time%20Lapse/6-2007.jpg

6-2008
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af214/tomhinch/Time%20Lapse/6-2008.jpg

2-2009
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af214/tomhinch/Time%20Lapse/2-2009.jpg

4-2010
http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af214/tomhinch/Time%20Lapse/4-2010.jpg

Cheers! :cheers:

[BostonBuild]

One more pic from my visit 4-17. It was hard to get a sense of how huge this tower is already in a photo, but this one I took from the corner of Church and Vessey does ok.

http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af214/tomhinch/WTC/DSCN0059.jpg

[NYC4Life]

Excellent photos, took long enough to progress to this stage. It's all skyward from now on.

[OneWorldTradeCenter]

Wow, but what is that blue net at the tower?

[BostonBuild]

Wow, but what is that blue net at the tower?

It is a protective cocoon to guard against workers falling. I believe it will be installed around all the office floors until the cladding goes up.

[TwinTowersForever]

http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z300/rhoads2000/untitledthink.jpg

The circled sign is a very interesting part of the picture. Ever think they will change the street signs? I doubt it

[speedy1979]

Whoa thats eerie i've been down there many times and never noticed that.

[JSsocal]

Those were put in after 9/11, a little tribute I guess...

[NYguy]

^ The streets around the World Trade Center have them, and its been pointed out many times before. Let's try and keep the topic on construction of this tower.

PoconoPCDoctor (http://www.flickr.com/photos/92803449@N00/4542969407/sizes/o/)

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http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4544341607_48686d1d74_o.jpg

[OneWorldTradeCenter]

Those stairs on the facade for the workers are intersting.

One question: How tall are those two cranes?

I apologize when someone pointed out that previously.

[NYguy]

From wtc.com, another shot of the tower as it rises over lower Manhattan...

http://www.pbase.com/nyguy/image/123876039/original.jpg

[BostonBuild]

^

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4544341607_48686d1d74_o.jpg

I love how from this angle you can see that this tower is indeed much wider than the world financial center tower behind it. From other angles this isn't always apparent. I can't wait to see this when it is finished, since it is already playing visual tricks.

[uaarkson]

The WFC tower is further back behind 1WTC in that shot, that's why it looks thinner.

[OneWorldTradeCenter]

From wtc.com, another shot of the tower as it rises over lower Manhattan...


What I am intersted is the following: How high is that? I mean, from which height is that image taken. I think the roof of the tower will reach that height??

[CalibratedZeus]

What I am intersted is the following: How high is that? I mean, from which height is that image taken. I think the roof of the tower will reach that height??

That is most certainly taken from a helicopter. It is anybody's guess as to how high they were when the photo was taken.

[NYCLuver]

April 23rd, 2010

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4546940622_314d710685_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2804/4546304831_5b5410dfe6_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4039/4546942310_19461e528c_b.jpg
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4037/4546944362_0c64154d29_b.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t263/DKNY617/IMG_1352.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t263/DKNY617/IMG_1351.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t263/DKNY617/IMG_1350.jpg

[meh_cd]

Those were put in after 9/11, a little tribute I guess...

The streets sign were put in before 9/11. I know this for certain.

[Onn]

Great pictures NYCLuver, I always look forward to your updates. :)

[NYCLuver]

Aww. :blush: :blush: :blush: :blush:

Thanks. I am happy to provide! I need picture partners, it gets lonely walking around alone. :haha:

[Onn]

Aww. :blush: :blush: :blush: :blush:

Thanks. I am happy to provide! I need picture partners, it gets lonely walking around alone. :haha:

Kid you not, they're the best pictures anyone posts. You must have a thing for taking pictures. ;)

You have no one to take pictures with? I'm sorry. I would be more than happy to join you...sadly I don't live in the state of New York. But you should keep up the good work, it's people like you that make this place worthwhile.

[NYCLuver]

Thanks again. :) And yes I do practice photography as best I can with my little camera.

I'll be happy for company to walk with lol.

Anyway, back on topic before they yell. :jester:

[winlinmac001]

This site is going to look sexier than the last one, for sure. :banana:
More green and steel than ever before.
This is even more complex than the previous site.
I can't wait 'till its done. :whip:

[NYguy]

The streets sign were put in before 9/11. I know this for certain.

I never paid attention to those signs until after 9/11, so that's probably right. Anyway, we're getting off base here.


Another update from yesterday...

APRIL 23, 2010

1.
http://www.pbase.com/nyguy/image/123884832/large.jpg

2.
http://www.pbase.com/nyguy/image/123884844/large.jpg

3.
http://www.pbase.com/nyguy/image/123884849/large.jpg

4.
http://www.pbase.com/nyguy/image/123884856/large.jpg

5.
http://www.pbase.com/nyguy/image/123884860/large.jpg

6.
http://www.pbase.com/nyguy/image/123884882/large.jpg

7.
http://www.pbase.com/nyguy/image/123884933/large.jpg

8.
http://www.pbase.com/nyguy/image/123884936/large.jpg

9.
http://www.pbase.com/nyguy/image/123884979/large.jpg

10. The concourse from the lower levels of the FT will open up here...

http://www.pbase.com/nyguy/image/123884991/large.jpg

11.
http://www.pbase.com/nyguy/image/123885027/original.jpg

12.
http://www.pbase.com/nyguy/image/123885056/original.jpg

13.
http://www.pbase.com/nyguy/image/123885059/original.jpg

14.
http://www.pbase.com/nyguy/image/123885075/large.jpg

15.
http://www.pbase.com/nyguy/image/123885129/large.jpg

16.
http://www.pbase.com/nyguy/image/123885203/large.jpg

17.
http://www.pbase.com/nyguy/image/123885220/large.jpg

18.
http://www.pbase.com/nyguy/image/123885251/large.jpg

19.
http://www.pbase.com/nyguy/image/123885306/large.jpg

20.
http://www.pbase.com/nyguy/image/123885384/large.jpg

21. View down Fulton Street...

http://www.pbase.com/nyguy/image/123885415/large.jpg

22.
http://www.pbase.com/nyguy/image/123885418/large.jpg

23.
http://www.pbase.com/nyguy/image/123885421/large.jpg

A couple of clips...

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[thenbagis]

This morning the front page of http://www.nytimes.com/ has some articles on the WTC.

Panorama pictures (http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/04/23/nyregion/20100423-groundzero-panos.html)

As Tower Rises, So Do Efforts to Buy In (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/24/nyregion/24zero.html)

[OneWorldTradeCenter]

This morning the front page of http://www.nytimes.com/ has some articles on the WTC.

Panorama pictures (http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/04/23/nyregion/20100423-groundzero-panos.html)

As Tower Rises, So Do Efforts to Buy In (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/24/nyregion/24zero.html)

Thank you for that article.

Guys, please have a look at the rendering. Is it new? The communictaions-ring atop the roof seems to look different.

[Domamania]

wow there going up again. once the next level that there are starting up now is complete the tower will then be 2/3 the height of the verizon building. which means about 20 percent or 1/5 the height of the building when completed not counting the antenna.

[OneWorldTradeCenter]

Great to see the tower coming up. I can't wait until it's going to be a part of that lovely skyline. In a few months, when 1 WTC will surpass Verizon, you will be able to see that giant tower from the Empire State Building's observation decks.

[Domamania]

Great to see the tower coming up. I can't wait until it's going to be a part of that lovely skyline. In a few months, when 1 WTC will surpass Verizon, you will be able to see that giant tower from the Empire State Building's observation decks.

can you please show me a pic where the verizon building from the view on the empire state building. so that i can be on the look out when tower 1v2 will rise from that view. Thanks

[Zensteeldude]

Thank you for that article.

Guys, please have a look at the rendering. Is it new? The communictaions-ring atop the roof seems to look different.

That rendering is from 2006 and does not show the current design. That is what I call the UFO design (looks like a UFO landed on the roof)

The current design has 3 open ring platforms with no outside covering.

This one is up to date. (or as up to date as it can be)

http://www.wtc.com/media/images/s/wtc-renderings-1-world-trade-center-renderings

[Plokoon11]

lol your right about the UFO.

[NYguy]

That spire/crown has gone through enought renditons, it may end up looking like neither...

http://www.pbase.com/nyguy/image/91204051/large.jpg

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

[SkyscrapersOfNewYork]

i dont rlly like the open rings

[Zensteeldude]

NYGuy is right the design is still rather up in the air. (pun intended)

[Jay in Cowtown]

I heard somewhere that by December this year 1WTC will be at about 60 floors, is that correct? and when is it projected to top out?

I told my sister who lives in Manhattan that I'm not coming back to the Big Apple till that sucker is done... I got sick of seeing the big hole with no progress every time I visited her, though the new Giants & Yankee Stadiums are tempting me back early!

[onewiseman]

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

Where is that screencrap from?

[NYguy]

Where is that screencrap from?

From a video posted a while back...

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[OneWorldTradeCenter]

can you please show me a pic where the verizon building from the view on the empire state building. so that i can be on the look out when tower 1v2 will rise from that view. Thanks

Well, not Verizon, but 1 WTC will be visiable when it surpassed Verizon. Some nice shoots from Wikipedia:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c3/Empire_State_Building_view9.jpg

Zoomed at the evening:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d0/Vista_Panoramica_Empire_State-Nueva_York6503.JPG

[androo_k]

http://www.pbase.com/nyguy/image/120637541/large.jpg[/QUOTE]

Is that Mr Bean LOL

[uaarkson]

That was my first thought too. :haha: