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BStyles · #**22601** Posted: **Apr 28, 2012, 1:40 AM**

I do like that the glass pops out as if it were flowing in the wind as it increases in height. I'm still trying to get a sense of its translucency and how it will work on the tapered edges.

Roadcruiser1 · #**22602** Posted: **Apr 28, 2012, 1:46 AM**

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Originally Posted by Jonboy1983

I take it that will be the base of this behemoth?

DAAAMN!!

Yes. Exactly like what I said. This base pays some sort of homage to the base of the Twin Towers. The vertical lines, the box shape, and etc.

NewYorkDominates · #**22603** Posted: **Apr 28, 2012, 2:20 AM**

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Originally Posted by Otie

Apparently people at SkyscraperCity have seen glass panels at the bottom of the base of 1WTC.Can anyone verify this?

chris123678 · #**22604** Posted: **Apr 28, 2012, 3:19 AM**

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Originally Posted by NewYorkDominates

Apparently people at SkyscraperCity have seen glass panels at the bottom of the base of 1WTC.Can anyone verify this?

I think, another user on this forum said he saw a load being delivered that looked to be the length of the base glass.

chris123678 · #**22605** Posted: **Apr 28, 2012, 3:21 AM**

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Originally Posted by Otie

pdf from PA

There have been reports that base glass has arrived today, has there been? If so when will installation begin?

It's all so exciting, i feel like a child on Christmas.

Soon becoming the tallest building and getting base glass!!!

WTCman7301 · #**22606** Posted: **Apr 28, 2012, 3:56 AM**

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Originally Posted by chris123678

There have been reports that base glass has arrived today, has there been? If so when will installation begin?

It's all so exciting, i feel like a child on Christmas.

Soon becoming the tallest building and getting base glass!!!

Mabye Alan can tell us if the podium glass has arrived. Or he wants to surprise us when it's installed.

Puzzlecraft · #**22607** Posted: **Apr 28, 2012, 4:03 AM**

Noticed that that diagonal red steel columns in the southeast corner have been painted gray or something similar.

IntoTheLens827 · #**22608** Posted: **Apr 28, 2012, 4:08 AM**

Alittle Old, but worth seeing & watching :-) I am trying to prove that I do take VERY GOOD PICTURES & VIDEOS while I am in NYC. I do like to go all over to take pictures & videos. I really love the history of NYC. Here is a slideshow of One World Trade Center & NYC during my visit on Dec 4, 2011. Please Subscribe, Rate, & Comment! Thanks! :-)

More Videos Coming Up From my Feb 12, 2012 & March 23, 2012 visits. PLEASE STAY TUNED! :-) This tower grew alot since I took this video back in Dec 2011!

Enjoy!

(My Video Link): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEP9pSGVF-w

WTCman7301 · #**22609** Posted: **Apr 28, 2012, 4:08 AM**

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Originally Posted by Puzzlecraft

Noticed that that diagonal red steel columns in the southeast corner have been painted gray or something similar.

Yes I have noticed that, but I'm not quite sure what is it for. Another question I have is if the podium is going to be a square, aren't they going to put the corner steel columns in on the base?

NewYorkDominates · #**22610** Posted: **Apr 28, 2012, 4:18 AM**

What if they install the base clad and erect steel on Monday.We very well may be in for a surprise.

Roadcruiser1 · #**22611** Posted: **Apr 28, 2012, 4:26 AM**

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Originally Posted by Puzzlecraft

Noticed that that diagonal red steel columns in the southeast corner have been painted gray or something similar.

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Originally Posted by WTCman7301

Yes I have noticed that, but I'm not quite sure what is it for. Another question I have is if the podium is going to be a square, aren't they going to put the corner steel columns in on the base?

I am certain that the grey stuff is concrete to protect the steel. They will probably also work on the base to make it more squarish looking. I don't know how they will do that. I will let Otie answer that.

CarlosV · #**22612** Posted: **Apr 28, 2012, 10:14 AM**

Saturday April 28, 2012

DSC_0336 copy by Ceva321, on Flickr

hunser · #**22613** Posted: **Apr 28, 2012, 10:16 AM**

And another one with JC in the picture...

Shuttle Enterprise Flight to New York (201204270025HQ) von nasa hq photo auf Flickr

QUEENSNYMAN · #**22614** Posted: **Apr 28, 2012, 11:03 AM**

FROM: NYBOY75

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbWWQ...ature=youtu.be

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qx07R...ature=youtu.be

meh_cd · #**22615** Posted: **Apr 28, 2012, 3:03 PM**

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Originally Posted by Otie

new wtc base photo

Eugh. Which side of the base is this? West side? I want to dig that planter up myself and put the stairs back.

NYguy · #**22616** Posted: **Apr 28, 2012, 3:08 PM**

http://www.globest.com/news/12_338/n...TC-321019.html

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A spokesperson for the Port Authority confirms to GlobeSt.com that the tower will surpass the Empire State Building’s height of 1,250 feet on Monday, making it the tallest building in New York City. A formal topping out ceremony will be scheduled in the coming weeks.

Bob DeMichiel

Michael C Dunne

Aussie Browne

Otie · #**22617** Posted: **Apr 28, 2012, 4:18 PM**

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Originally Posted by meh_cd

Eugh. Which side of the base is this? West side? I want to dig that planter up myself and put the stairs back.

Southwest corner looking north (from Fulton Street).

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Originally Posted by WTCman7301

Yes I have noticed that, but I'm not quite sure what is it for. Another question I have is if the podium is going to be a square, aren't they going to put the corner steel columns in on the base?

No need to, the slanted columns forming the chamfering are designed to transfer the loads with no problem. They're going to fill the space with non-structural steel.

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Originally Posted by NewYorkDominates

What if they install the base clad and erect steel on Monday.We very well may be in for a surprise.

NewYorkDominates · #**22618** Posted: **Apr 28, 2012, 10:48 PM**

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PZelda · #**22619** Posted: **Apr 28, 2012, 11:12 PM**

I imagine the sign would be akin to what they have in the lobby of 7 WTC.

CarlosV · #**22620** Posted: **Apr 28, 2012, 11:32 PM**

^^^

very good answer...

http://www.spaceflightnow.com/shuttle/sts133/nycflyover/