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Originally Posted by Arthurmiles
This image clearly shows that we have built an inferior, diminished product than its predecessors. I insist that any attempt to decorate this type of inferiority with such self-rationalizing words like 'more elegant', 'sleeker', 'slenderer', 'more friendly-scale', or 'more 21st century-looking', etc. is banal and pathetic.
Stop rationalizing the reality and admit the reality. The reality is, "the new 1WTC is clearly weaker than the original 1 WTC in terms of floor count and floor space."
And yet, only way to fix this imbalance is to build another, second 1 WTC so that it would incorporate a twin element. We have restored the North Tower albeit by somehow inferior way, what not apply the same treatment to the South Tower?
To those who having a rosy dream that 1 WTC will eventually look greater than the Twin Towers because there will be 2 WTC and 3 WTC next to it, I'd say somthing like this: A skyscraper is supposed to skyscrap the sky.
Even if they eventually manage to add 2 WTC and 3 WTC, those two smaller buildings can't compensate the presence of another taller twin tower. 2 and 3 WTC are supposed to be only 79 and 71 stories tall (yes, 3 WTC has one less floor count than 4 WTC, which has 72 floors), and the sheer number of skyscrapers cannot substitute for the sheer height.
Just think of it. the presence of four, six, or even tens of 55-story buildings can't beat the presence of two massive 110 stories tall towers.
My vision is like this: We can have two 105 stories tall 1 and 2 WTC, and 71 and 72 stories tall 3 and 4 WTC.
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You seriously need to know what you're talking about before you post.
1. Your vision is a moot point, as the site plan has already been finalized and construction is underway.
2. The general public has no idea what the current or original floor count and office space is/was. So, who cares? People in general only see the effect of the office towers on the skyline.
3. The skyscrapers planned will scrape the sky. Have you seen any renders of the complete complex? Do you know that the height of 2WTC is over 1,300 feet tall? It will effectively be a twin for 1WTC. 3WTC & 4WTC are an added bonus. 3WTC is planned to be over 1,100 feet tall.
4. Your opinion on the aesthetic appeal of the new complex, is just that. Your opinion. The "two massive 110 story tall towers" were ugly, if imposing....in my opinion. I find the current 1WTC to be far more attractive than the twins...and I have grown to appreciate the current design of the spire, even without the cladding. If/when the entire complex is complete, it will have a greater impact on the skyline than the original twins did. For this to happen though, 2WTC & 3WTC must be completed.
5. It's my rosy dream...and there's nothing you can do about it.