NEW YORK | One World Trade Center | 1,776' Pinnacle / 1,373' Roof | 108 FLOORS - Page 923

pnapp1 · #**18441** Posted **Dec 8, 2011, 5:27 PM**

Real windy here in NY so no progress coming today.

sw5710 · #**18442** Posted **Dec 8, 2011, 5:38 PM**

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Originally Posted by NewYorkSkyline117

No, it's at floor 90, 1,140 feet (with splices)

All I wrote was 89,90 are the 2 floors they are working on. 90 is 1,130' + 8 or 10' splices. So 1,138' or 1,140'

Bill Ditnow · #**18443** Posted **Dec 8, 2011, 7:59 PM**

I've been watching this go up for some time. I live and work in Manhattan, and was here on 9/11.

I doubt this will be a popular opinion, but I find this building to be utterly banal. Soulless, without personality or meaning, just an over-scaled generic office tower that could be found anywhere.

Childs should never have been let near this project.

RockMont · #**18444** Posted **Dec 8, 2011, 8:01 PM**

That is exactly, what the complaints were, about the originals. Not everyone is going to be happy.

NewYorkSkyline117 · #**18445** Posted **Dec 8, 2011, 8:20 PM**

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WOW! How come the glass is rising so quickly on the east side?

sterlippo1 · #**18446** Posted **Dec 8, 2011, 8:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by RockMont

That is exactly, what the complaints were about the originals. Not everyone is going to be happy.

Nope and not everyone was happy with the originals either, in fact, most disapproved when they were built. The more i see of this the more i am a fan of it, i think it is just elegant and is perfect for the skyline. I was very skeptical but not any longer

SearsTower · #**18447** Posted **Dec 8, 2011, 8:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by Bill Ditnow

Childs should never have been let near this project.

In my opinion, Childs made it a lot better than Libeskind's original design.

RockMont · #**18448** Posted **Dec 8, 2011, 10:20 PM**

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Originally Posted by SearsTower

In my opinion, Childs made it a lot better than Libeskind's original design.

Oh Yes, that original design was an insult added to injury.

NewYorkSkyline117 · #**18449** Posted **Dec 8, 2011, 10:37 PM**

Does anyone know why the glass is rising so quickly on the west side of the building?

CarlosV · #**18450** Posted **Dec 8, 2011, 10:43 PM**

another beautiful evening in Gotham...

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NYguy · #**18451** Posted **Dec 8, 2011, 11:44 PM**

December 6, 2011

jd3189 · #**18452** Posted **Dec 9, 2011, 2:14 AM**

It just keeps getting better and better....

NewYorkSkyline117 · #**18453** Posted **Dec 9, 2011, 3:37 AM**

One World Trade Center at night, 31 miles away-Morristown, NJ

THE BIG APPLE · #**18454** Posted **Dec 9, 2011, 4:26 AM**

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Originally Posted by NewYorkSkyline117

Does anyone know why the glass is rising so quickly on the west side of the building?

You mean the east side right?

THE BIG APPLE · #**18455** Posted **Dec 9, 2011, 4:29 AM**

Amazin Jane

THE BIG APPLE · #**18456** Posted **Dec 9, 2011, 4:50 AM**

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Illithid Dude · #**18457** Posted **Dec 9, 2011, 5:36 AM**

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Originally Posted by Bill Ditnow

I've been watching this go up for some time. I live and work in Manhattan, and was here on 9/11.

I doubt this will be a popular opinion, but I find this building to be utterly banal. Soulless, without personality or meaning, just an over-scaled generic office tower that could be found anywhere.

Childs should never have been let near this project.

I agree. I love the shape, the spire, and obviously the height, but I find the cladding completely boring. In fact, the cladding could not be more boring, as there is literally nothing special about it. Just blue. It's a shame, too, as 7 WTC turned out so well...

NYguy · #**18458** Posted **Dec 9, 2011, 9:07 AM**

The spire/roof height debate is somewhere else, thanks.

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06hdfxdwg · #**18459** Posted **Dec 9, 2011, 1:35 PM**

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Originally Posted by NYguy

December 6, 2011

Omg,If you look closely,you will see the Stage Door Deli. Stopped in there a few times during some rallys to re-build the Twin Towers. Good food and excellent sandwiches.

Towersteve · #**18460** Posted **Dec 9, 2011, 3:30 PM**

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Originally Posted by RockMont

Oh Yes, that original design was an insult added to injury.

Yep that original was awful! It was basically a building 300 feet shorter than the originals with a 600 foot ladder stapled on the corner. I like this design but just wish it was taller or had a twin. It still seems like a timid response to me. However, this is still a great tower and if they build the other planned supertalls I think people will be pleased. Have a great day everyone!