Reply With QuoteIt’s also important to note why Child’s is the leading architect. It’s the fact that Child’s can be controlled; most any other architect would have already worked out on the job by now, or have had made a big stink like Libeskind.
Jm is right though. Only 975 feet would be occupied, a mandate by Silverstein, not Child's. You can see why people would criticize Child's though. People would automatically assume Child’s was responsible for the half tower, when that is in fact any further from the truth. Evident of the model, Child's liked the 2,000 sheer feet much more, he was not very fond of the lattice, and as a result he chose to exclude it in its entirety.
It’s also important to note why Child’s is the leading architect. It’s the fact that Child’s can be controlled; most any other architect would have already worked out on the job by now, or have had made a big stink like Libeskind.
Actually, the shape of any of the "solids" in that pic are quite good. It shows how the break from building to cables ruins the design somewhat.
It would almost be better if it was all cables IMO.
But, in any case, I would hope that Childs realizes the break from building to cables is a problem and redesign accordingly but apparrently not.
The 2000' KPF proposal: (with lattice top?)
NYGuy had posted that photo of the evolution of Childs' tower here:
http://forums.wirednewyork.com/viewt...&start=810
- Included in his post is a chart describing the various heights of the building.
An additional two cents in our collective bank:
Childs' original idea will prevail over Libeskind's "plan". I think that Silverstein's 70 storey limit will be removed before the final plans are unveiled, and we will see a 1WTC much more in line with the solid structures displayed in the photo. I hope so, anyway. Options one and three are excellent.... I would lease space in such a building!
Was there an observation deck proposed on top of the 2000 foot model?
With the 2000 foot version there was to be an observation deck at 1776 feet.An additional two cents in our collective bank:
Childs' original idea will prevail over Libeskind's "plan". I think that Silverstein's 70 storey limit will be removed before the final plans are unveiled, and we will see a 1WTC much more in line with the solid structures displayed in the photo. I hope so, anyway. Options one and three are excellent.... I would lease space in such a building!
Was there an observation deck proposed on top of the 2000 foot model?
I'd love to see Silverstein lift his 70 story height limit, but considering that everything the tower currently is and all the planning done has been dictated by the height limit, including the necessity of 5 office towers, I can't see it happening at this very late date.Originally Posted by MrShakespeare
I'd say there's a possibility since the development parcels for the 5 office towers might be auctioned off to a wholly different developer in lieu of Silverstein lost insurance case.I'd love to see Silverstein lift his 70 story height limit, but considering that everything the tower currently is and all the planning done has been dictated by the height limit, including the necessity of 5 office towers, I can't see it happening at this very late date.
Wouldn’t that be something if TTT or another farsighted group or developer either influences or decides to build tall, completely disregarding Silverstein’s 70 storey limit.
You never know. The lack of $7billion dollars might change his tune somewhat.I'd love to see Silverstein lift his 70 story height limit, but considering that everything the tower currently is and all the planning done has been dictated by the height limit, including the necessity of 5 office towers, I can't see it happening at this very late date.
On the other hand it may make him even more conservative and start to cut corners.
It'd be more than nice if he did though.
What tha hell is that bridge going to the water for anyway? I never heard about that before? was it suppose to connect to the statue of liberty island or something. :?
It's a giant walkway that would have turned into a pier. It certainly is creative and would've offered terrific views of the city. What an expierence, but pointless, right? No. Beneath the walkway is about 8 million square feet of Office Space.What tha hell is that bridge going to the water for anyway? I never heard about that before? was it suppose to connect to the statue of liberty island or something.
I think it's ugly
I always liked that tower and walkway concept. Oh well, too "radical" I suppose.
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