NEW YORK | 200 Greenwich - 2 WTC | 1,270 FT | 80 FLOORS | ON HOLD - Page 99

NYguy · #**1961** Posted **Sep 11, 2011, 6:16 PM**

The slenderness of tower 2...(Image of the model taken from)
http://english.cntv.cn/20110908/105873.shtml

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Photo shows the model of World Trade Center redevelopment plan in World Trade Center building 7, New York, U.S., Sept. 7, 2011. WTC developer Larry Silverstein hosted a World Trade Center rebuilding update news conference, featuring presentations by Mayor Bloomberg, master planner Daniel Libeskind, among others. (Xinhua/Fan Xia)

The Grand Architect · #**1962** Posted **Sep 11, 2011, 9:48 PM**

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icms8tIuKsQ

^^ A little something I put together this morning.

Patapsco · #**1963** Posted **Sep 12, 2011, 2:27 AM**

September 10, 2011

JayPro · #**1964** Posted **Sep 12, 2011, 2:53 AM**

I can see how the architecture of this thing can make it either stand out on its own or make a great part of a better whole; but I cannot grasp how anyone can just flatly say that 200G doesn't belong there.
Taking this as an element of the overall complex, let me show you how I perceive this tower as a visual continuum between the 150 & 175G block to 1WTC:

150: Simple (but not overly so) and serene geometry is featured in homage to Yamasaki-san's original Twins. The facade will be remarkable in its humility.
175: Continuation of geometric simplicity yields to more aesthetic facades and the I-beamish quad spires.
200: The fourfold concept is carried over to the diamonds. The overall geometry of the structure grows in complexity with a subtlety that may be unmatched in modern skyscraper design...at least in this Hemisphere.
WTC: The intricate Spire/beacon/telecom ring carries over from the open-air top of 200G. All other design elements, which are making themselves ever more visible with time, should bring everything together.

ALso, if you think about it, we are actually seeing two sets of supertalls, with the Calatrava hub as a frame of reference. 200G and 1WTC look to me like a bride and groom posing for their first photo. 150/175G, especially with the latter's fairly radical design change, look almost twinnish, but aren't so...It's hard to describe; but the two of them now look more like each other.

I can see the WTC Grand Scale Vision both ways.

Otie · #**1965** Posted **Sep 17, 2011, 9:01 PM**

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Originally Posted by NYguy

Some screen caps from last week's Discovery WTC program...

(Rising: Rebuilding Ground Zero / dbox)

401PAS · #**1966** Posted **Sep 19, 2011, 12:08 PM**

I am truly in love with this building. Those near real life rendering are stunning!!

Hull · #**1967** Posted **Sep 20, 2011, 5:13 PM**

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Originally Posted by NYguy

The slenderness of tower 2...(Image of the model taken from)
http://english.cntv.cn/20110908/105873.shtml

Can someone please tell me what is that other building a bit away from the WTC site?

hunser · #**1968** Posted **Sep 20, 2011, 5:46 PM**

^^ 99 Church Street, currently on hold- construction likely to resume next year. thread: http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=122343

Hull · #**1969** Posted **Sep 20, 2011, 6:40 PM**

Ah thank you, that name did spring to mind however I wasn't sure if it was correct or not. Isn't it meant to resume January 2012?

CoolCzech · #**1970** Posted **Sep 21, 2011, 10:03 PM**

I heard Silverstein give an interview on the radio this morning... he hinted STRONGLY that he will have news about new tenants in the next few weeks for ALL the towers.

pico44 · #**1971** Posted **Sep 21, 2011, 10:43 PM**

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Originally Posted by CoolCzech

I heard Silverstein give an interview on the radio this morning... he hinted STRONGLY that he will have news about new tenants in the next few weeks for ALL the towers.

You serious Clark?

Dale · #**1972** Posted **Sep 21, 2011, 10:46 PM**

Christmas coming early this year ?

*crosses fingers*

Servo · #**1973** Posted **Sep 22, 2011, 1:06 AM**

While speculative... that would be awesome.

It seems B2 is taking a long time to complete...

NYguy · #**1974** Posted **Sep 22, 2011, 12:00 PM**

Taken from wtc.com (credit Joe Woolhead)

yankeesfan1000 · #**1975** Posted **Sep 22, 2011, 12:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by CoolCzech

I heard Silverstein give an interview on the radio this morning... he hinted STRONGLY that he will have news about new tenants in the next few weeks for ALL the towers.

That made my day! Do you recall what the radio station was? I'd love to give a listen to it myself.

sterlippo1 · #**1976** Posted **Sep 22, 2011, 5:07 PM**

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Originally Posted by CoolCzech

I heard Silverstein give an interview on the radio this morning... he hinted STRONGLY that he will have news about new tenants in the next few weeks for ALL the towers.

music to our ears

STR · #**1977** Posted **Sep 24, 2011, 9:54 PM**

By Silverstein Properties

RobertWalpole · #**1978** Posted **Sep 24, 2011, 10:26 PM**

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Originally Posted by Hull

Can someone please tell me what is that other building a bit away from the WTC site?

Is this model on display anywhere?

yankeesfan1000 · #**1979** Posted **Sep 25, 2011, 9:51 PM**

I was really anxious to hear the radio interview CoolCzech was talking about, so I did a little digging and am pretty sure I found it. Here it is.

Make what you will of what he says, but it definitely does sound promising.

applejacks · #**1980** Posted **Sep 27, 2011, 3:19 AM**

@pico44

+1

Made my day.