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

[-Filipe-]

wow great..i hope this gets topped out soon

[chris123678]

This steel must be close to the top of the parapet

[sw5710]

As of right now!!!!!! :banana:

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40' Steel! Each section of the cranes black mast is 20' I think these columns are on the splices at floor 104 or 1,313' or with splices 1,317'+ 40'=1,357'

[NewYorkDominates]

^Excatly 20 feet to go!

[chris123678]

^Excatly 20 feet to go!

20 feet? I thought it was 11 feet?

[NewYorkDominates]

20 feet? I thought it was 11 feet?

My bad,17 feet to go.

[donoman100]

For some reason, Wikipedia says the tower is going to be topped off on August 14...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_buildings_with_100_floors_or_more

[eseninobrandon]

Here is a picture from the webcam at the WTC.
http://oxblue.com/archive/487d07189e5fd2b7edce94fc0bcf4b68/800x600.jpg

whoah how did u get this shot this was all way back in feb 2007

[flemington]

Guys, is that long column (2 beams) seen in Carlos' pic - is that going to be the roof level, or the top of the building before the communication ring?

[Fishman92]

whoah how did u get this shot this was all way back in feb 2007

From the panynj webcam? This tower wasn't above street level in 2007, I don't know what you are talking about at all.

[m0by]

Wow... now that's exciting! That are huge pieces of steel!

@Yackemflaber69: Welcome to the forum - you're just in time. So lean back and enjoy the show :D

[CarlosV]

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[QUEENSNYMAN]

Wow great shots Carlos as always, we are almost there!

[MadGnome]

Just a guess, but those beams might be for distributing the load from the mast guys. It's not like you can just screw eyebolts into the roof for those suckers.

[Dense_Electric]

Somewhat off-topic, but as I was looking at the EarthCam pointed at the base of 1WTC, I noticed that the Winter Garden entrance facing the WTC is boarded up with what appears to by plywood.

A few questions: Has is been like that since it was restored after the 9/11 attacks, or is this a recent change in preparation to re-install some sort of bridge? And if so, what exactly are they going to put in?

[Roadcruiser1]

Somewhat off-topic, but as I was looking at the EarthCam pointed at the base of 1WTC, I noticed that the Winter Garden entrance facing the WTC is boarded up with what appears to by plywood.

A few questions: Has is been like that since it was restored after the 9/11 attacks, or is this a recent change in preparation to re-install some sort of bridge? And if so, what exactly are they going to put in?

It has, but they are building a mall underneath the World Financial Center and that is why it is boarded up. Once it's done the people that own the World Financial Center hopes it can rival the mall in the World Trade Center.

[gramsjdg]

My guess is the upper splices on these beams are at the roof slab level? (1335')

[Yackemflaber69]

Nice to see steel finally rise

[babybackribs2314]

From yesterday,

Full update: http://www.yimbynews.com/2012/07/construction-update-one-world-trade.html

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Kh_dZUbmEss/UADW7D14N4I/AAAAAAAACZ0/YJA3hv2h3lQ/s640/20120713_175542.jpg

[CarlosV]

A fire somewhere in Chinatown.....

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[NewYorkDominates]

For a second the transparency seemed to have given an illusion of added glass on the far left portion of 1WTC,somewhat above the current glass.

[chris123678]

From what i see on earthcam, it looks like something was added to the steel.

[Renton]

Any news on that horrible antenna they want to use now? Been reading around. Haven't come upon any news articles since that announcement a couple months back. Really bugs me with this change. Either don't add an antenna or figure a way to enclose it somehow like the original idea. I see spheres and other objects on tall buildings around the world. I find it hard to believe we can't figure a way to make it work on WTC 1..

[BStyles]

Any news on that horrible antenna they want to use now? Been reading around. Haven't come upon any news articles since that announcement a couple months back. Really bugs me with this change. Either don't add an antenna or figure a way to enclose it somehow like the original idea. I see spheres and other objects on tall buildings around the world. I find it hard to believe we can't figure a way to make it work on WTC 1..

That's what the PA gets for hiring Durst as their tenant supervisor. How they managed to throw numbers into changing the design is beyond me, but until something else comes up then we're just gonna have to deal with the bare mast. If the randome costs 20 million to maintain then how much would it cost to maintain this unprotected antenna from the elements? Rust is an example.

It has, but they are building a mall underneath the World Financial Center and that is why it is boarded up. Once it's done the people that own the World Financial Center hopes it can rival the mall in the World Trade Center.

The WFC was never trying to compete with the WTC; they were only upgrading some of the complex's features so that it will maintain the uniformity of the site, most likely since underground retail will stretch all the way from Fulton Sreet. They actually boarded up the entrance to remove glass and other features so that they can construct the headhouse for the Route 9A underpass. The plywood acts as an air conditioning barrier.

Just a guess, but those beams might be for distributing the load from the mast guys. It's not like you can just screw eyebolts into the roof for those suckers.

That's perimeter steel. Core steel would be thinner, and the mast would be nowhere near appearing until the concrete contractor has reached roof height (Zen's old diagrams shows that there is a platform made out of concrete at the very top of the core that the mast sits upon).

[ThatOneGuy]

The antenna won't be a problem to maintain. It's basically identical to 4 Times Square's antenna.

[Hudson11]

A fire somewhere in Chinatown.....

apparently there was a fire today at Pier 17. Hope nobody was hurt.

http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/07/14/fire-causes-smoke-and-panic-at-the-south-street-seaport/

KxADqObheSI

back to 1 WTC

http://oi45.tinypic.com/312vcio.jpg
taken from Liberty State Park, NJ

[chris123678]

Does anybody know what that steel is for down at the base on earthcam?
It doesn't look like perimeter steel, can somebody check it out?

[Arawooho]

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[rjb001]

It has, but they are building a mall underneath the World Financial Center and that is why it is boarded up. Once it's done the people that own the World Financial Center hopes it can rival the mall in the World Trade Center.

All they're doing at the WFC is adding the Brookfield Heart of Glass where the old WTC access bridge was. The new glass structure will basically serve as an entrance to the tunnel that will go underneath West St. and connect to the WTC complex.

As far as adding more retail outlets at the WFC, there are only plans to strip the facades of Three WFC's mezzanine levels along West St. and put glass walls up to promote retail exposure.

[gramsjdg]

the splices on the new beams are most likely at the roof slab level (1335 ft)

[NYguy]

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[Tectonic]

Pretty shot. Thought she would have topped out by now, while I was out of town.

[QUEENSNYMAN]

FROM: NYBOY75

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHEpcOEE7k0&feature=youtu.be

Have a great Sunday everyone!

[chris123678]

the splices on the new beams are most likely at the roof slab level (1335 ft)

Most likely above, they columns look about 40 feet, so probably around 1,350?

[Tectonic]

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[599GTO]

That glass is gorgeous.

[Yackemflaber69]

cant wait till its all cladded

[Modulair]

could anyone tell me why no "jump" has been done since two months, and why are they waiting whereas only ten meters are missing ?? :sly:

I know, I have already asked that question, but nobody answered me precisely

[Tru Bert]

could anyone tell me why no "jump" has been done since two months, and why are they waiting whereas only ten meters are missing ?? :sly:

I know, I have already asked that question, but nobody answered me precisely

No They Have had a jump, this week especially. The columns this week are almost 40'! These columns bring the tower to the top most floor, then the parapet will be installed along with the spire after. So this is a good week for the tower.

[Ed007Toronto]

Looks good.

[PZelda]

could anyone tell me why no "jump" has been done since two months, and why are they waiting whereas only ten meters are missing ?? :sly:

I know, I have already asked that question, but nobody answered me precisely

They did have a small jump last month - while I was in NYC, in fact. The very last afternoon I was there (6/18), I was at the 9/11 Memorial and actually caught the crane hoisting a big beam to the top. :)

[babybackribs2314]

Pictures from yesterday, better weather! Full update:

http://www.yimbynews.com/2012/07/construction-update-one-world-trade_16.html

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YXr-DB5BrR0/UAPUHAnRntI/AAAAAAAACgU/PoWsXZaSkGk/s640/20120715_183529.jpg

[CarlosV]

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[bunky]

Crane jump

[10301]

Those new beams in Carlos' pic are I'm guessing regular jump size but damn to they look impressive that high up.

[eseninobrandon]

1wtc will look a lot more beastly from many views if 7wtc were to be moved somewhere else.

[jd3189]

:previous: Agreed, but at least the skyline is getting taller. 1 WTC loses some dominance because of these other new buildings.

[CarlosV]

cranes jumped....but not the glass

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[NewYorkDominates]

^I love those Carlos,it gives a sense of just how much facade is left.I also think we still have 15-20',so I think it should be a bit higher.

[QUEENSNYMAN]

cranes jumped....but not the glass

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.

Yes crane jump thank you Carlos:banana:

[Davidsam52]

hopefully this means more steel tomorrow? :)

[TechTalkGuy]

Does anyone know how much vacancy is still available for One WTC?

[pnapp1]

Does anyone know how much vacancy is still available for One WTC?

About half.

[Chibears85]

Hey everyone, Im new :p Anyway, do we know when glass will resume? I really cant wait for the glass to get to the top! Does anyone know when the glass will be complete?

[Dense_Electric]

Does anyone know how much vacancy is still available for One WTC?

I think about half (unless a big tenant signed on recently and I wasn't informed), but that space should go pretty quickly as the building nears completion.

[QUEENSNYMAN]

FROM: NYBOY75

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_E1rkYx_28s&feature=youtu.be

[Modulair]

on the pictures, I can see two new columns at the top...

So , at last , is it the steel jump we were all waiting for ? :)

[pnapp1]

A large beam is going up this morning that required a tandem pick.

http://www.wtcphotos.com/photos/wtc1_2012-07-17_p1.jpg

[TechTalkGuy]

:previous: More steel rising continues !! :tup:

[Davidsam52]

Time for them to wrap this thing up! (at least structurally) :)

[Renton]

I just saw on WTC progress on facebook it says first two columns of the parapet are up.

[islandxtreme26]

I just saw on WTC progress on facebook it says first two columns of the parapet are up.

And here it is - from WTCProgress on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/wtcprogress):

http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/480/33424334681638539560619.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/846/33424334681638539560619.jpg/)

[gramsjdg]

So does that mean that the top of those columns is 1368/1373 or does the parapet glass extend a couple feet higher than the columns like on WTC-4?

[NYC GUY]

I thought the parapet went inward abit?

[WTCman7301]

I thought the parapet went inward abit?

I guess it doesn't.

[NYguy]

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[2-TOWERS]

ABSOLUTELY Fantastic Pics... Looks like we reached the top :banana:

[UTEPman]

Hello all! First time post on this site, but I follow it as i'm a huge fan of architecture.

Been following the WTC progress closely. I'm sad to see WTC2 not being built yet, as it was my favorite.

Overall I wish this project would have rivaled the stuff being built in Asia, but i'm glad New York is still competing with projects like this. I hope to make my first visit there when most of these supertalls are built. I've already been to most major cities with great skylines (Chicago, Seattle, San Francisco, Dallas, Houston, LA, etc).

New York is sort of the final frontier so to speak....

[NewYorkDominates]

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Otie
Amazing,finally.

Otie sure does know how to create life-like renderings.

[chris123678]

Can't believe those columns are that tall. Such a happy moment.

[Otie]

Joe Woolhead (http://www.joewoolhead.com/home/2012/07/17/site-photos-june-2012/), photo taken on June

http://www.joewoolhead.com/home/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/DSC_1301.jpg

[jd3189]

:previous: It has taken more than ten years but I guess it's safe to say that here on out, 1 WTC is now at the level of its predecessors.

[Otie]

Graphic released by ADF Group a long time ago..

http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/7889/1017513.jpg

[NYC GUY]

So Otie how tall is it now?

[NewYorkDominates]

^Final height

[NYC GUY]

^Final height

:notacrook::tup::tup::notacrook::notacrook::D:D

[TechTalkGuy]

I don't believe it's at the final height yet.
From the graphic above, it appears that the corners have not reached the top.

[1Boston]

I love that joe woolhead pic that otie posted where the steal beams are converging, it's really start to feel like it's coming to an end. I'm sure many people thought this would never happen.

[Eidolon]

It's been a hell of a jouney for 1 WTC and while I'm very happy to see it finally nearing completion, but it's also a little sad that the skeleton will be hidden from view.

Oh well, soon the hustle and bustle of construction will end and occupancy will begin, but there will be many, many more pojects to look forward to in the very near future such as 432 Park, Manhattan West, Hudson Yards Twin Towers, One Hudson Yards, Tower Verre, 56 Leonard, 30 Park and 225 W57th.

[sw5710]

I think the columns are 50' and extend from the outer column splices on floor 104 or 1,317' to 1,367'

[mac78130]

Finally, GSA signs WTC lease

"It’s official — 1 World Trade Center is now more than half-full."

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/business/finally_gsa_signs_wtc_lease_plVOLaufGehywgtvky8kLN?utm_medium=rss&utm_content=Business (http://www.nypost.com/p/news/business/finally_gsa_signs_wtc_lease_plVOLaufGehywgtvky8kLN?utm_medium=rss&utm_content=Business)

[mat97]

There is a truck with the corner at one word trade center!!!!!:banana::cheers:

[CarlosV]

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[pnapp1]

First corner node has arrived: :tup:

http://www.wtcphotos.com/photos/wtc1_2012-07-18_p1.jpg

[chris123678]

I had a feeling they would look like that. They kinda remind me of the WTC tridents.

[chris123678]

The beam has been unloaded.

[bunky]

The first corner node just went up and is now in place on the west corner :)

[pnapp1]

Great shot of the 2 columns up. They are indeed at parapet height.:

Caption from WTC Progress:
The first two columns for the One World Trade Center parapet are up!

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/334243_346816385395606_191211287_o.jpg
WTC Progress Facebook:

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/221415_346889478721630_1588679890_o.jpg
WTC Progress Facebook:

[PZelda]

Ahhhh! That is so exciting! I really wish I could see this in person right now. :)

[NewYorkDominates]

The corner node has been installed!
http://flickr.com/#/photos/28030045@N06/7597586924/
http://flickr.com/#/photos/28030045@N06/7597615684/
http://flickr.com/#/photos/28030045@N06/7597616044/

By KenfromJersey.
:banana::jester::cheers:

[Jaystang5]

pics pics pics pics pics pics... :notacrook: Cant see anything good from earthcam :(

[NYC GUY]

You can see it a bit here. http://www.video-monitoring.com/construction/kpitv/silver.htm

[PZelda]

Ohhhhh my. I have to fan myself right now. Such an exciting moment! Over 10 years in the making, 6 of these years spent being under construction. It's gonna be crazy when the cladding finally wraps up also!

[Ed007Toronto]

Great shots

[TechTalkGuy]

This is crazy!

CarlosV, I hope you have update photos to show! :tup:

[patrick989]

Here's the view from outside my window, about a mile away

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[Yackemflaber69]

:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

[Davidsam52]

The corner node has been installed!

:banana::jester::cheers:

LINKS NOT WORKING!! :yuck:

[NewYorkDominates]

Sorry,had it as a mobile link.