NEW YORK | World Trade Center Memorial & Transit Hub - Page 154

N830MH · #**3061** Posted **Oct 24, 2014, 5:49 PM**

When they will be completion? On what years is that?

weidncol · #**3062** Posted **Oct 24, 2014, 9:33 PM**

Well the PATH Hall, which provides access to the platforms, is opening this December along with B2 corridors. Retail in those corridors will open in Spring. The Oculus and the rest of the Transit Hub will open September 2015.

Otie · #**3063** Posted **Oct 25, 2014, 3:47 AM**

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Originally Posted by weidncol

The PATH Hall is a giant open space. If there wasn't a few columns, the whole place would collapse.

Nope, PATH ceiling was first conceived as a column-free space. It would have been supported by two extensive vierendeel trusses and a bearing system between the supercolumns below the Subway box and the North & South shear walls.

The structure of the ceiling was revised in order to reduce costs and accelerate the process of construction (PATH hall ceiling was required to be built to allow memorial plaza above to be completed by the 10th anniversary).

CCs77 · #**3064** Posted **Oct 25, 2014, 11:49 PM**

Lifting and installing the third to last rafter on the northern wing.

N830MH · #**3065** Posted **Oct 27, 2014, 9:53 PM**

Wow! Great shots! Keep it up!!!

randy1991 · #**3066** Posted **Oct 27, 2014, 10:04 PM**

Shot from today, 1 rafter to go

weidncol · #**3067** Posted **Oct 27, 2014, 10:10 PM**

2 actually if you count both sides.

aquablue · #**3068** Posted **Oct 28, 2014, 8:20 AM**

This is going to be a hit with tourists visiting the WTC site.

Skyguy_7 · #**3069** Posted **Oct 29, 2014, 1:31 PM**

Per Earthcam- final rafter on north side going up right now (in sections)

Nexis4Jersey · #**3070** Posted **Nov 5, 2014, 1:44 AM**

from Earlier Today...

World Trade Center Transportation Hub in Lower Manhattan by Nexis4Jersey09, on Flickr

drumz0rz · #**3071** Posted **Nov 5, 2014, 4:17 PM**

Personally I think it looks a bit ugly and misshapen when viewed from the side. Like it's squeezed vertically. Luckily the design was never meant to be viewed from such an angle and eventually it'll be tucked between 2 and 3 WTC.

Hemeroscopium · #**3072** Posted **Nov 5, 2014, 5:01 PM**

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Originally Posted by drumz0rz

Personally I think it looks a bit ugly and misshapen when viewed from the side. Like it's squeezed vertically. Luckily the design was never meant to be viewed from such an angle and eventually it'll be tucked between 2 and 3 WTC.

Optical illusion plus only the rafters are painted=your poor statement.
The hub is magnificent...

patriotizzy · #**3073** Posted **Nov 5, 2014, 7:18 PM**

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Originally Posted by Hemeroscopium

Optical illusion plus only the rafters are painted=your poor statement.
The hub is magnificent...

His "statement" was an opinion. No need to get so uptight and defensive about his view on the design.

I myself love the hell out of the design, but as with anything else, there are people who don't have the same tastes as you or I. Lets just all agree that it's a unique and new landmark for NYC!

BrownTown · #**3074** Posted **Nov 6, 2014, 12:06 AM**

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Originally Posted by Hemeroscopium

Optical illusion plus only the rafters are painted=your poor statement.
The hub is magnificent...

It looks silly to me so far. Maybe they will be able to pull it off and maybe it will look better in person, but you definitely can't say for sure it will be "magnificent" when all you can possibly base that off of is renders given as it's definitely not very pretty looking currently. Personally I think the rafters are just way to close together to inspire awe. It looks more like a giant hair clip to me.

Perklol · #**3075** Posted **Nov 6, 2014, 6:15 AM**

The transportation hub is almost ready to open in late 2015.

aquablue · #**3076** Posted **Nov 6, 2014, 5:33 PM**

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Originally Posted by Hemeroscopium

Optical illusion plus only the rafters are painted=your poor statement.
The hub is magnificent...

LOL. Poor statement?

NYguy · #**3077** Posted **Nov 10, 2014, 7:15 AM**

I've been noticing lately how much the memorial pools smell like the water is straight from the river/ocean.

I remember reading there was some type of filter. Not that it's a bad thing, but it is noticeable.

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599GTO · #**3078** Posted **Nov 10, 2014, 8:19 PM**

Finally visited this WTC memorial area - it is beautiful.

Can't think of a more architectural striking complex in the U.S. Exterior wise, it's the modern-day Louvre of the country. Already iconic.

Now fix that crap antenna.

the urban politician · #**3079** Posted **Nov 10, 2014, 8:45 PM**

Damn I can't wait to see this in person

JR Ewing · #**3080** Posted **Nov 11, 2014, 12:24 AM**

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Originally Posted by 599GTO

Finally visited this WTC memorial area - it is beautiful.

Can't think of a more architectural striking complex in the U.S. Exterior wise, it's the modern-day Louvre of the county. Already iconic.

Now fix that crap antenna.

I agree.

This photo is amazing!

NYGuy