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Kevin Scott Koepke · #**19621** Posted **Jan 30, 2012, 4:36 AM**

manhattan in monochrome; 1/29/2012 by kevin scott koepke photography, on Flickr

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NewYorkDominates · #**19622** Posted **Jan 30, 2012, 5:26 AM**

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Originally Posted by Otie

The correct term is perimeter column.

Thanks a lot Otie.Thats why members like you are greatly appreciated in this forum.

NewYorkDominates · #**19623** Posted **Jan 30, 2012, 5:32 AM**

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Originally Posted by Otie

The correct term is perimeter column.

Thanks a lot Otie.Thats why members like you are greatly appreciated in this forum.

hunser · #**19624** Posted **Jan 30, 2012, 12:12 PM**

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Originally Posted by Kevin Scott Koepke

new york city at dusk 1/29/2012 by kevin scott koepke photography, on Flickr

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Beautiful shot! As Carlos said, now begins the most exciting time- watching the last floors being erected!

Midtown Manhattan sunset through-the-window vertical pano von Jason Pierce Photography auf Flickr

NYC2ATX · #**19625** Posted **Jan 30, 2012, 2:18 PM**

HOLY FUCK

I must have just been born, because now that I've seen that photo I'm officially alive.

Sidebar: You can really tell in that pic the impact the Gem Tower will have on Midtown. Great things come in small packages.

pnapp1 · #**19626** Posted **Jan 30, 2012, 2:45 PM**

Real windy in NY today but work continues anyway!

xnyr · #**19627** Posted **Jan 30, 2012, 4:37 PM**

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Originally Posted by hunser

Beautiful shot! As Carlos said, now begins the most exciting time- watching the last floors being erected!

Midtown Manhattan sunset through-the-window vertical pano von Jason Pierce Photography auf Flickr

Sorry for getting OT, but what is that building under construction in the foregound. And was this shot taken from 30 Rock??

m0by · #**19628** Posted **Jan 30, 2012, 4:52 PM**

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Originally Posted by xnyr

Sorry for getting OT, but what is that building under construction in the foregound. And was this shot taken from 30 Rock??

It's the Gem Tower: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1046341

And yes, the shot was taken from Top of the Rock.

hunser · #**19629** Posted **Jan 30, 2012, 7:10 PM**

^^ That's a link to SSC. SSP has its own thread for the Gem tower, where btw I posted the same pic a couple of hours ago: http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/show...156581&page=10

CarlosV · #**19630** Posted **Jan 30, 2012, 7:37 PM**

the large pic above is perfect for desktop background!

and so.....

DSC_5291 copy by Ceva321, on Flickr

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the return of the king...

DSC_5289 copy by Ceva321, on Flickr

CarlosV · #**19631** Posted **Jan 30, 2012, 7:52 PM**

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/01/30...ve-new-office/

New World Trade Center skyscraper becomes world's most expensive new office tower

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NEW YORK – The price tag for One World Trade Center, the signature skyscraper under construction at Ground Zero in New York, has risen to more than $3.8 billion, making it by far the world's most expensive new office tower, according to people familiar with the matter.
The new figure, up $700 million from the latest public estimate, marks another twist in the rebuilding of the site of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The process has been marked by thorny political challenges and ever-lengthening construction delays.

...By comparison, other-high profile buildings around the world have been far less expensive. The developer of the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest tower, in Dubai, has put its cost at $1.5 billion.

xnyr · #**19632** Posted **Jan 30, 2012, 8:25 PM**

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Originally Posted by m0by

It's the Gem Tower: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1046341

And yes, the shot was taken from Top of the Rock.

Thanks, I shoulda figured that out by the proximity to RC.

THE BIG APPLE · #**19633** Posted **Jan 30, 2012, 8:33 PM**

I guess "shorter" BILLION dollar skyscrapers aren't scarce in the U.S. Carnegie 57 is a billion and so is the Bank of America Tower. I think 432 Park will also cost a BILLION. For 1WTC it's just the necessary (for some unnecessary) safety features and extra building materials that have made the price skyrocket. It shouldn't be surprising. Look at the price for the Transportation Hub, a couple of feet away.

Fluffybagel · #**19634** Posted **Jan 30, 2012, 9:18 PM**

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Originally Posted by THE BIG APPLE

I guess "shorter" BILLION dollar skyscrapers aren't scarce in the U.S. Carnegie 57 is a billion and so is the Bank of America Tower. I think 432 Park will also cost a BILLION. For 1WTC it's just the necessary (for some unnecessary) safety features and extra building materials that have made the price skyrocket. It shouldn't be surprising. Look at the price for the Transportation Hub, a couple of feet away.

Well, safety-precautionary buildings are always the right way to go; it'll be worth it!

m0by · #**19635** Posted **Jan 30, 2012, 10:05 PM**

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Originally Posted by hunser

^^ That's a link to SSC. SSP has its own thread for the Gem tower, where btw I posted the same pic a couple of hours ago: http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/show...156581&page=10

Oops... my fault...! But thx hunser

cadiomals · #**19636** Posted **Jan 30, 2012, 10:21 PM**

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Originally Posted by CarlosV

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/01/30...ve-new-office/

New World Trade Center skyscraper becomes world's most expensive new office tower

That's because other skyscrapers don't have the extensive safety features and extra building material 1WTC has, and also because the construction of the tower has been subjected to much more conflict and friction than any other tower.

Fluffybagel · #**19637** Posted **Jan 30, 2012, 10:54 PM**

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Originally Posted by cadiomals

The construction of the tower has been subjected to much more conflict and friction than any other tower.

Oh yeah, that too

sw5710 · #**19638** Posted **Jan 30, 2012, 10:59 PM**

In the last picture from Carlos you can see floor 90 filling in.

crewex · #**19639** Posted **Jan 30, 2012, 11:18 PM**

How much would it cost to rebuild the great pyramid of ghiza? It said the most expensive new building........that's playing with language for sure.

Fluffybagel · #**19640** Posted **Jan 30, 2012, 11:28 PM**

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Originally Posted by crewex

How much would it cost to rebuild the great pyramid of ghiza? It said the most expensive new building........that's playing with language for sure.

Well, the original wasn't made to sustain substantial commercial conditions. This being said, unless it would be built as a monument structure like the Statue of Liberty, it would be hundreds of millions more. This considers how much it is to wire it, give it adequate light and heat it without taking away from it's classic look. It would most likely be used for commercial purposes if it was rebuilt, considering that nowadays, people consider economic boom. In the long run, it's probably over a billion, and it will be a waste, IMO. I'd go more into detail, but i'm wayyyyy off topic, and don't want to anger people,sorry about that.

Anyways, 1 wtc would still probably cost more.