NEW YORK | 200 Greenwich - 2 WTC | 1,270 FT | 80 FLOORS | ON HOLD - Page 185

NYguy · #**3681** Posted **Jul 14, 2015, 2:10 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by wakamesalad

I loved the original proposal so much that I scoffed when I first saw this new rendering. But I think I love it now that I am seeing all of its different angles. Such a creative and also logical structure. Love the optical illusions from different angles. And from some angles it will look like the twin towers are back, albeit covered in glass. Love that! Smart architecture is my favorite.

More people will come around once it's actually visible in reality. For people who don't remember or haven't experienced the original complex, they are in for a treat, as these massive towers will loom overhead, the World Trade Center reborn. The Freedom Tower is fine alone, but together with it's brothers, it will officially be the WTC.

JR Ewing · #**3682** Posted **Jul 14, 2015, 2:16 AM**

I agree. This is a really beautiful tower in every respect.

Jonboy1983 · #**3683** Posted **Jul 15, 2015, 1:56 AM**

I'm not sure I like this design. Looking at it from across the East River, it almost looks as tho the Twin Towers are restored. From other vantage points, this building doesn't seem to fit in with its surroundings; it looks out of place, more or less...

NYguy · #**3684** Posted **Jul 16, 2015, 3:59 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonboy1983

it looks out of place, more or less...

It would certainly look less "out of place" than the original, regardless of whether that's a positive or a negative.

TechTalkGuy · #**3685** Posted **Jul 16, 2015, 4:09 AM**

Nice renders!
It is starting to grow on me.

tdawg · #**3686** Posted **Jul 16, 2015, 1:22 PM**

I think it will grow on me too but I still miss/prefer the Foster design.

NYC=WTC · #**3687** Posted **Jul 16, 2015, 5:04 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by tdawg

I think it will grow on me too but I still miss/prefer the Foster design.

It will grow on me too and this new 2wtc has the potential for a outdoor observation deck like the original 2wtc, maybe not a full 360 degree view deck, but a outdoor one nonetheless. We shall see!

r18tdi · #**3688** Posted **Jul 16, 2015, 6:09 PM**

Definitely needs more trees all over it. I'd say at least twice as many trees.

WIGGLEWORTH · #**3689** Posted **Jul 16, 2015, 7:01 PM**

I think it will be suitable. Not an eyesore at least!

ATLksuGUY · #**3690** Posted **Jul 16, 2015, 9:40 PM**

This is a great addition to the skyline. I hesitate to say it, but the vertical lines remind me of the twins. Not saying its anything but reminiscent, so keep your "the twins were perfect, so you're stupid etc" arguments away from your keyboard.

I like this tower. Its a massive beast!

chris08876 · #**3691** Posted **Jul 16, 2015, 9:42 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by ATLksuGUY

I like this tower. Its a massive beast!

And that's what will be alluring about this tower. Its sheer scale and size. Nostalgic of the original trade center.

TechTalkGuy · #**3692** Posted **Jul 16, 2015, 10:32 PM**

This is massive!

baseball1992 · #**3693** Posted **Jul 16, 2015, 10:35 PM**

Some of those renders that NYguy posted looks like there is no cantilevering part anymore. IDK if that is final or not, but I like it a lot better.

JR Ewing · #**3694** Posted **Jul 16, 2015, 10:50 PM**

It cantilevers only on the north side.

Vertical_Gotham · #**3695** Posted **Jul 17, 2015, 12:51 AM**

Wow! This tower will amaze!

http://ny.curbed.com/archives/2015/0...del_makers.php

JR Ewing · #**3696** Posted **Jul 17, 2015, 1:06 AM**

I agree. I loved the design for 50 HY, but this is way better because of the unique seven cantilever. That off-balance look is amazing!!

As noted, if this were proposed for any other city, its residents would be utterly ecstatic .

Vertical_Gotham · #**3697** Posted **Jul 17, 2015, 1:17 AM**

Yea, I agree. This tower will be very unique & that's why I love the design. A towering gift to the city that is both interesting and unique, curtesy of Bjarke Ingels.

WIGGLEWORTH · #**3698** Posted **Jul 17, 2015, 1:57 AM**

Is it taller than the previous design?

JR Ewing · #**3699** Posted **Jul 17, 2015, 2:11 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by WIGGLEWORTH

Is it taller than the previous design?

It appears to be!

JR Ewing · #**3700** Posted **Jul 17, 2015, 2:12 AM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vertical_Gotham

Yea, I agree. This tower will be very unique & that's why I love the design. A towering gift to the city that is both interesting and unique, curtesy of Bjarke Ingels.

Only in NY, VG!! This city is unreal!!