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Enigmatism415 · #**25741** Posted: **Aug 10, 2012, 10:50 PM**

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Originally Posted by jd3189

The last two pics bring back memories. NYC is back.

NewYorkDominates · #**25742** Posted: **Aug 10, 2012, 11:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by 1wtcspiresavor

You sir, even though you don't need me to say this, are 100% correct! Though many "people say" the spire on all NYC buildings is reference to the statue liberty this was never stated officially especially for the current "2006 1WTC redesign" but only for the previous version with the offset spire like you stated! I have been watching these forums for years and I too do not like how disrespectful "New Jersey Guy" is to other members! He runs this topic like Nazi Germany having other members in fear to post anything ... he is nothing but a sad online bully if you ask me!

He does it for a reason.If he let things go by,this place would be just like SSC.

Though,I do agree with Traynor and the interview regarding the spire with the candle.If only they had the interview in the web.

http://www.yesnofilms.com/?m=1

http://highheelsandbubblegum.com/2012/08/09/nyc/

CarlosV · #**25743** Posted: **Aug 11, 2012, 12:12 AM**

DSC_0013 copy by Ceva321, on Flickr

CoolCzech · #**25744** Posted: **Aug 11, 2012, 12:19 AM**

Nice photo Carlos, you're the best!

Don098 · #**25745** Posted: **Aug 11, 2012, 12:33 AM**

Looking good

NYC GUY · #**25746** Posted: **Aug 11, 2012, 1:03 AM**

Personally I really like the new base design more than the original.

NewYorkDominates · #**25747** Posted: **Aug 11, 2012, 1:52 AM**

New base is superior in my opinion.

Iron worker atop of 4WTC.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=uIk5G5NA87U

Bill Ditnow · #**25748** Posted: **Aug 11, 2012, 3:19 AM**

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Originally Posted by JMGarcia

So, there an article from just 2 days ago about it in The Post. Comment there to show there's some interest.

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/m...3GqQR9JC2AHyBK

I had in mind something like this. The tabloids love controversy, and will manufacture it if need be. Get to the editors of the Post and Daily News with an outraged e-mail campaign about the "desecration" of the symbolism of 1 WTC and try to find the columnists there that have particularly involved themselves in this project down the years. What you want to achieve is this: a front page screaming headline superimposed over before and after images of the spire/antenna, a headline bellowing in all upper case letters: GROUND ZERO BETRAYAL! The in smaller type: "Durst sells out design of 1 WTC and dishonors dead to save a few bucks." You can get them to do that. They love a controversy. But as I say it may be too late. It would have worked when the changes were first announced, now it might be problematic.

TouchTheSky13 · #**25749** Posted: **Aug 11, 2012, 5:45 AM**

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Originally Posted by woodrow

The new base of the building is...is...is.....AWFUL!! I am having a hard time coming up with words to describe it. I thought the chamfered corners were kinda central to the artistic vision. The two parts, base and tower, are not related at all. Hell, just slap a faux beaux-arts facade on the base level.

Seriously - the base and main portion of the tower are seemingly two different buildings!

I disagree. The old chamfered base made it look like a deli-style ketchup bottle was sitting on top of a chinese take-out paper bowel. Im glad they changed it. It looks better and in a subtle way it envokes the twins.

mrnyc · #**25750** Posted: **Aug 11, 2012, 5:59 AM**

carlos you outdid yourself with that one -- wow i love the lights!

gramsjdg · #**25751** Posted: **Aug 11, 2012, 6:34 AM**

I see the new base design as the lesser of two evils- there should not be a bunker/base at all.

mrnyc · #**25752** Posted: **Aug 11, 2012, 7:06 AM**

i've just almost moved past design altogether as its so particularly all in the quality of the materials for this building.

if they use the same high quality as they did for the endlessly impressive glass facade the base will be fine.

if its cheeped out on for whatever reasons then it will....no, i don't wanna think about that!

mat97 · #**25753** Posted: **Aug 11, 2012, 11:11 AM**

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Originally Posted by WTCman7301

Why are they putting the glass panels slower than usual?

You're right, if they continue as now, they don't finish in the year

CarlosV · #**25754** Posted: **Aug 11, 2012, 1:00 PM**

cloudy morning...

DSC_0012 copy by Ceva321, on Flickr

Fluffybagel · #**25755** Posted: **Aug 11, 2012, 3:22 PM**

Hey guys, I just remembered that we made that "Save our Spire" petition a few months back. Eventually, we overlooked it as the spire controversy faded, but I think these new renderings are fueling the fire of our desire to grasp the attention of somebody of higher authority. We can then send the compiled signatures to a reporter to demonstrate our opinions of disapproval concerning the design. Here's the link: http://www.change.org/petitions/save-our-spire. It already has almost 150 signatures, so if you guys want to make a contribution in getting attention, I think this a great idea!

marvelfannumber1 · #**25756** Posted: **Aug 11, 2012, 3:52 PM**

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Originally Posted by Fluffybagel

Hey guys, I just remembered that we made that "Save our Spire" petition a few months back. Eventually, we overlooked it as the spire controversy faded, but I think these new renderings are fueling the fire of our desire to grasp the attention of somebody of higher authority. We can then send the compiled signatures to a reporter to demonstrate our opinions of disapproval concerning the design. Here's the link: http://www.change.org/petitions/save-our-spire. It already has almost 150 signatures, so if you guys want to make a contribution in getting attention, I think this a great idea!

Not like it will matter anyways. Internet petitions unfortunatly barely do anything even if they reach their goal. I learned that the hard way BTW.

babybackribs2314 · #**25757** Posted: **Aug 11, 2012, 4:14 PM**

Update from yesterday:

One World Trade Center August 2012 Update

Davidsam52 · #**25758** Posted: **Aug 11, 2012, 4:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by Fluffybagel

Hey guys, I just remembered that we made that "Save our Spire" petition a few months back. Eventually, we overlooked it as the spire controversy faded, but I think these new renderings are fueling the fire of our desire to grasp the attention of somebody of higher authority. We can then send the compiled signatures to a reporter to demonstrate our opinions of disapproval concerning the design. Here's the link: http://www.change.org/petitions/save-our-spire. It already has almost 150 signatures, so if you guys want to make a contribution in getting attention, I think this a great idea!

Can't hurt to try. I just signed; it only takes a minute

NewYorkDominates · #**25759** Posted: **Aug 11, 2012, 7:54 PM**

http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/freedom-tower

Silverfox · #**25760** Posted: **Aug 11, 2012, 8:18 PM**

"Construction Worker Injured After Fall At 1 World Trade Center"

http://gothamist.com/2012/08/11/cons...ed_at_1_wo.php

At least it wasn't life threatening. I wish him the best.