As we reflect on the events that occurred on this day 12 years ago, there is hope being built where the original World Trade Center once stood.  Skidmore, Owings, & Merrill have designed what is the tallest building in the country: the Freedom Tower.   Soaring at 1,776 feet, One World Trade Center will not only be a symbolic structure, but also the first of its kind.  We’re talking 3 MILLION square feet of office space (71 floors!).   New technology and sustainable features will pave the way for the future of urban design.  Achieving the LEED Gold Certification level, 1 WTC will use rainwater to power its cooling systems, and exceed code requirements for energy performance by 20%.

Scroll down to see what the 1 WTC is projected to look like!

 

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“The tower is an open, welcoming building that both radiates light and is filled with light. Our design team has achieved our goal of creating a great urban place — a building that serves the people who work in it, welcomes those who visit it, and plays an integral and vibrant role in the city that surrounds it.” 

– David Childs, Freedom Tower Architect

For more info, visit the World Trade Center’s website.

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(all images are courtesy of www.onewtc.com,  except the last info graphic, found on Pinterest)