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Old Posted Apr 21, 2009, 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Derek2k32 View Post
Not true, Libeskind had a tower entry during the Max Protech exhibition, which was the very first look at what designers envisioned for the site.
There were other proposals before that even, but as far as official proposals for what would get built at the site, the supertall "skyline element" was mandated, for no other reason than public sentiment. (The desire to get the office space rebuilt also played a lesser role).
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