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So is it basically set in stone that the stripped bare antenna is going to be what we will get now? Or is there any possibility of a middle-ground? Something that would be easier to maintain (for Durst's rationale) while staying true to SOM's design? Or is this basically what we are getting now. So no beacon either? Im just confused, is this all speculation or is this new (bad) design going to be what we will get? If so, why not just add a couple hundred feet making it 1500 or 1600 feet, just a smidge taller? There have been skyscrapers in the past that tweaked things at the last minute, so why not 1wtc? I just have a feeling that maybe the dye isn't totally cast yet as far as the final product??
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due to the buildings tapering it would be virtually impossible for more roof height to be added without it looking freakishly awful.
I have a feeling this is set in stone, I don't know why there isn't an enfuriated uprise by the architects.
The CTBUH had the official (architectural height) listed as 1374 feet and changed it back to 1776, I don't know what that means but I guess we'll all find out soon enough.