NEW YORK | One World Trade Center | 1,776' Pinnacle / 1,373' Roof | 108 FLOORS - Page 1740

Enigmatism415 · #**34781** Posted **Mar 8, 2014, 11:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by King DenCity

Very well said. "Remember the past, don't dwell in it"

Amen! Let's be proud of FiDi again.

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The lit base looks nicer than I had initially expected, actually. I'd have preferred something a bit more transparent than a bunker, of course, but I suppose they've done a good job decorating it nonetheless.

I hold the unpopular opinion of preferring the squared base over the tapered one; although the latter befits the building's aesthetic in a vacuum, the former allows the complex to appear more cohesive and consistent from the ground level. I think we should keep in mind that this is the World Trade Center, and not merely the tallest element thereof.

Zapatan · #**34782** Posted **Mar 9, 2014, 12:27 AM**

A picture where the pinnacle doesn't look terrible for a change

Photo courtesy of philippedrs on instagram

RockMont · #**34783** Posted **Mar 9, 2014, 11:46 PM**

I like that old fashioned post card look.

Tectonic · #**34784** Posted **Mar 10, 2014, 5:36 AM**

03.09.13

©tectonic

NewYorque · #**34785** Posted **Mar 10, 2014, 10:47 AM**

Just a small question:
because I've never seen this tower in real life, I would like to know how the glass panels on the cubic base work:

Do they move all the time? Do they move only during particular events? (for example, Christmas, New Year,...)

Have you ever seen them moving?

I think these moving panels are really a good idea. It makes the tower become alive

NYguy · #**34786** Posted **Mar 10, 2014, 3:02 PM**

Herman Miranda Photography

a.pitch

Six Sigma Man

James Tschudy

weidncol · #**34787** Posted **Mar 10, 2014, 4:48 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by NewYorque

Just a small question:
because I've never seen this tower in real life, I would like to know how the glass panels on the cubic base work:

Do they move all the time? Do they move only during particular events? (for example, Christmas, New Year,...)

Have you ever seen them moving?

I think these moving panels are really a good idea. It makes the tower become alive

The base vents do not move, they are in their final position.

Zapatan · #**34788** Posted **Mar 10, 2014, 6:25 PM**

Someone please tell me the mechanical floors will eventually be lit at night

weidncol · #**34789** Posted **Mar 10, 2014, 6:28 PM**

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Originally Posted by Zapatan

Someone please tell me the mechanical floors will eventually be lit at night

Yes they will. This will include the podium and top mechanical floors.

Roadcruiser1 · #**34790** Posted **Mar 11, 2014, 2:26 AM**

Pictures I took today.

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The other pictures are on my Flickr. Click to enjoy.........http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadcruiser1/

Zapatan · #**34791** Posted **Mar 11, 2014, 2:50 AM**

This building has definitely grown on me but I still can't wait for it to be eclipsed by other giants in the near future

NYguy · #**34792** Posted **Mar 11, 2014, 3:53 AM**

Jay Fine

599GTO · #**34793** Posted **Mar 11, 2014, 5:26 AM**

Ninja Man · #**34794** Posted **Mar 11, 2014, 12:39 PM**

I have a good feeling that One World Trade Center will open in time for my graduation trip to New York City!

Camstonisland · #**34795** Posted **Mar 11, 2014, 12:57 PM**

Peekaboo, i see you, Jersey Ready Living

1Boston · #**34796** Posted **Mar 11, 2014, 7:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by Zapatan

This building has definitely grown on me but I still can't wait for it to be eclipsed by other giants in the near future

Same, it has its moments. I'm really excited for 3 WTC to start rising to accent 1wtc and strengthen the downtown skyline even more.

NewYorque · #**34797** Posted **Mar 11, 2014, 7:56 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by weidncol

The base vents do not move, they are in their final position.

Ehhh ?
I thought those were moving panels...

I am quite sure their position moved as I always follow the recent posts, and the recent photos of the base.

weidncol · #**34798** Posted **Mar 11, 2014, 7:57 PM**

Yes, they do if the workers move them... They are in their final position now.

WCArch · #**34799** Posted **Mar 11, 2014, 9:52 PM**

Not sure if this video has been posted before. Sorry if it has...I thought it was a really neat, unique representation of the project as a whole. Incredible renderings as well. I'm sure many of you have seen it

Hopefully the video works. if not heres the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWu9x79HKbs

please check out http://westcoastarch.blogspot.com/20...ter-video.html too, It has the video and some additional pictures

• Video Link

Late i know, but I loved how they did this. Really powerful.

http://westcoastarch.blogspot.com/20...ter-video.html

randy1991 · #**34800** Posted **Mar 11, 2014, 10:57 PM**

Earthcam

Glass progress till 11th of march