One World Trade Center: Engineering an Icon

The story (in brief) of the reconstruction of One World Trade Center. Featuring the key players involved in this truly amazing project.
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[@MidosujiSen]

I love how huge the originals looked, their width paired with the height made them so intimidating. The new tower is beautiful as well, but it doesn't have that same empowering feeling to it imo.

[@unforgetabledesire8198]

I agree

[@doodledangernoodle2517]

I feel it mainly has to do with the fact 1WTC gets narrower and narrower as it reaches the top, the Twins were a consistent width all the way up (save for the mechanical floors which jutted out a bit) which made them look more imposing and badass

[@alexanderzerka8477]

@@doodledangernoodle2517 It's pear-shaped.

[@gregory5347]

It can't replace the power of the Twin Towers,they were the true trademarks of NY,everyone around the knew the Twin Towers

[@dompit9535]

big rectangles stronk

[@Stichting_NoFap]

The old ones will always remain the real icon.

[@WorldSoldier017]

@Regan MacBannon Mason Except the Twin Towers wouldn't age well in 2019, it wasn't safe, and if it was still around today New York wouldn't even have a top 20 tallest building. Yes it's iconic but the new one looks amazing and symbolizes a beacon of hope and freedom from the ashes

[@TheSpawnacus]

It was a slap in the face for this country. One building looks like crap in the skyline. We are a much weaker country since the day the twins fell.

[@mrk1075]

That’s one reason why I still watch Home Alone 2. 🙂

[@aspiknf]

@@WorldSoldier017 Lmao that's rubbish. The Twin Towers would've looked fine in 2019.

[@112Ishaan]

BDHisGaming Indeed

[@allenmarvetsthewildbuck3205]

I think its beautiful and lot of people are confused on the design, 8 sides to represent both world trade centers as 1, looks amazing

[@KozyKorz]

As an architect, the design is very symbolical and it's done in a updated and contemporary way with characteristics that aren't too literal of its prior buildings. Thank you for seeing this and embracing it's design. It is carrying identity and character with a traumatized story and thru design it is beautiful and amplifying the skyline.

[@add859tankionline]

@@KozyKorz The expansive mirror surfaces are beautiful too. It reminds us that the city and people we see reflected make why a building is truely special. Strong and endearing; with tall pride sat down next to low sorrow. I hope the ones lost feel welcome.

[@usnationalist8150]

Allen Marvets: No they should of either put back up the twin towers or made two of the freedom towers side by side like original and made the WT2 building now into the WT3. The WT3 they have now is the ugliest building I ever seen.

[@mrandrossguy9871]

I thought this too and thought it was a nice "symbol" But Now That Wore Off and Seems like a Symbol of ONLY Remembering the Lost and badness and Dose NOT Restore the Skyline AT ALL They could have At Least made the "freedom tower" more Silver and With the two Horizontal Bands Along the Tower to Represent The Twin BETTER But of course not I think it's A Disgrace ! And that they should have Respected the REBUILDING And REMASTERING The Towers and/or rebuilding or Memorializing the WHOLE COMPLEX But Alas NEITHER Has been done

[@Clancysway]

@@mrandrossguy9871 Then you provide the millions of dollars to build it, rich guy

[@enigmaz9]

I grew up in NY all my life and would look at the Twin Towers every time I went across any bridge especially the Verazzano and they were beautiful. After 9/11 when I would look in that direction it felt like someone ripped my heart out of my chest. They made the NY skyline, you knew when you were getting close to home because you could see them from miles away, this building has nothing on the Twins.

[@bandfromtheband9445]

It's all we have right now. You might want to re-think it.

[@joskjj3625]

What about the empire State Building That building truly makes NYC the NYC we know and live

[@ragvirsinghhothi8848]

I love the Empire State Building but we need the twins in the south too

[@JACK-RABBIT-SLIMS]

Amen.

[@epiphany5410]

it looked like looking at a smile with 2 of ur front teeth out of ur mouth

[@deannmanochio8367]

My brother helped build this!!!🙏❤

[@bittulee4751]

Thanks 🙏

[@staletylernol3611]

Tell him I said thanks :)

[@donovanrussell2497]

Thanks

[@timmy38583]

i live in Tennessee but i have a deep connection to New York and i love the world trade center i cry every time the 9/11 anniversary comes around and i take pride in the world trade center and i cry every time i thank about all the people who died on that tragic day on 9/11 i wish i could afford to move to New York 😢 because i love it so 😢 💔

[@phillipphillippson8456]

I would like to thank your brother for building the one trade centre

[@davidbutler973]

Absolutely beautiful building, I so miss the World Trade Center though.

[@DylanMUSIX]

David Butler I know :( but this building shows that America isn’t afraid and it’s so sad to see the foot steps ground 0

[@davidbutler973]

@@DylanMUSIX You betcha America isn't afraid, they took down these buildings, bastards, but they can't shake the Foundation of the wonderful UNITED STATES 🇨🇦 I'll visit Ground Zero very shortly, it's going to be, to say the least; unbelievable, loves the USA I do 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@DylanMUSIX]

David Butler they said if terrorist try to knock down the building they can’t because to too strong

[@davidbutler973]

@@DylanMUSIX I know right, it breaks my heart indeed, I became literally obsessed with the United States after 9/11, I even have a Piece of the World Trade Centre, You be so surprised on how many items I have of the U.S. Flag, over 100 and I'm so very proud of that, as a Canadian, I love the USA so much. God Bless America 🙏

[@DylanMUSIX]

David Butler yea I went down when I was five there wasn’t no building so I ask my mom what happened to the twin tower she said they attack and got down by bad people

[@JackOfAllTrades.YouTube]

I think the problem with building a twin is... it would be too hard to look at for most people.

[@snitzledck2]

Refuse Kid15 I agree

[@stantheman0091]

Refuse Kid15 hey will do it it’s just a matter of when

[@okamijubei]

Yes but the thing is this... We have to move on like we moved on with Pearl Harbor and Jonestown. It's okay to let go and rebuild the towers just shows us that we are like a phoenix came out of its ashes. We must get ourselves be re-florished again and let go of our insecurities and must embrace our social and individual rights and show the world that if anyone put us down, we can get back up and bigger than ever.

[@BennyB5555]

INCOMUDRO JJPG IV Have you not been to the site or read up on what was created? I have been there before and after. There are memorial pools where the towers once stood. I have included a link. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_September_11_Memorial_%26_Museum

[@lemon8910]

I agree with you Refuse Kid15. It would be to hard to stare at the past

[@nenblom]

I remember, shortly after September 11th, I already started seeing proposals for different designs for the new building in the newspapers. The shock of that awful day had, for me, just started to wear off. As time went on, I wasn't so sure whether or not the new building should be called The World Trade Center or the The Freedom Tower. However, a couple of years ago, I was in Manhattan and I took the subway down to The World Trade Center. I came up from the station and I saw this giant sign that said World Trade Center. That was an awesome moment! I said to myself that The World Trade Center is back!!

[@kerajohnson1922]

@Mo Abdi eh

[@seannagel8718]

Probably because they already had the rebuild designs before. August 2000

[@reminiscer15]

I’m surprised they called it that too. My guess is because the WTC is actually a complex of multiple buildings so they just kept the name.

[@letsgobrandon7297]

Niklas Enblom A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING!!: I have no problem if they would built twin towers back even in a more present way and if they called it WTC’s or freedom towers but to not choose a name because it will offend the people who knocked them down is ridiculous.

[@C0astinG4mer]

Yup

[@elitestar]

The new tower looks like two towers leaning against each other.

[@MichaelMantion]

looks like crap to me. We should have made 2 bigger, taller and better than the other 2.

[@rtsgaming7535]

@@MichaelMantion that would not be smart. Cause the way you are saying it is building the EXACT same towers but taller. The exact same thing might happen

[@MichaelMantion]

@@rtsgaming7535 1) i didn't say exactly the same tower. we have much stronger buildings. It could look the same but its not the same. And the same thing could happen the thousands of other buildings already built. They could fly a jet into this tower. This wasn't an accident, this was an attack. Nothing will stop muslims from killing people its a requirement of their faith.

[@rtsgaming7535]

@@MichaelMantion Well watch the video What Would Happen If The One World Trade Center Was Attacked. It will show why the attacks killed so many people. Then reply again

[@MichaelMantion]

@@rtsgaming7535 I know all about it. The point is nothing would have stopped a structural failure.. Pretty much every building built with modern technology would have collapse when hit with a 747. A better fire protection system may have saved a lot of lives but eventually the building would have collapsed. But again I never said build it the same. You are using a "strawman argument". I have no idea why you have to disagree with people.

[@matushka__]

The problem with it is, that the building is surrounded by other tall buildings, while the twins were tall in-between smaller buildings.

[@doodledangernoodle2517]

Unfortunately had they still existed today, the Twins would have likely become lost in the sea of ever growing modern skyscrapers in lower Manhattan. Especially since there wouldn’t be any cap saying how high you could build based on 1,776 feet like NYC incorporated to keep 1WTC the tallest building (including spire) in NYC. It’s possible that more and more skyscrapers would get close to or even surpass the twins in height.

[@APerson-ni1gb]

@@doodledangernoodle2517 and they would Still stick out

[@RedWolf777SG]

That new single tower looks rather lonely without a twin.

[@Major_Mason]

Beautiful. Just beautiful. A testimony that American engineering is fully planted into the 21st century. 😍

[@aduptuniform2647]

Uhhh duh, what are u trying to state??

[@aduptuniform2647]

@Emerald 8XG yea hear about 9/11 yea, no words to understand what that did to America, engineers are forced to make buildings that can withstand a hit of any major jet. Don’t get me wrong the engineers that design the twin towers said it COULD but it didn’t. Plus I don’t really understand what u mean as “behind” just cause the don’t have all the “modern” skyscrapers.

[@MichaelMantion]

You really like it?????????????? I think it looks like crap.

[@aduptuniform2647]

@Michael Mantion it’s not for everyone, very modern, very sleek

[@MyLife_in_aNutshell]

@@aduptuniform2647 I miss the old, not the new. 😡

[@christinedaae5899]

Every time I see The Freedom Tower, I can't help but to get a lump in my throat. It's symbolic of what was once there, what is there now, and The Freedom Tower is a pillar of strength! It really is! God Bless New York City! And God Bless America!

[@visionist7]

A lonely pillar where two stood before

[@maddogcharm]

Strictly talking about the buildings, the architect for the original towers hated the idea of all glass for several good reasons. In my view, it looks nice, not ugly, but it doesn’t look “New York” the way the old buildings did. They were clean but gritty, gothic but timelessly modern. They said something when looking at them that this building just doesn’t. Besides that, this building doesn’t really seem to match the surrounding architecture as well.

[@Eu-cj8vt]

Mad Dog Charm exactly , it doesn t give the same feel.

[@AS20185]

Regan MacBannon Mason sorry for being rude but I just got carried away 🤣🤦🏾‍♀️

[@luuchoo93]

Mad Dog Charm I have to disagree. I think the Twin Towers had become iconic and dominant, but they were squarish, grey, ugly, and showed age in a not so favorable way. Freedom Tower is more modern and better looking, but it’s not as impressive

[@LamborghiniReven1000]

@@luuchoo93 The original towers were not ugly in the slightest. So many people underestimate how important simplicity is to design.

[@luuchoo93]

LamborghiniReven1000 Beauty is subjective. The Twin Towers were huge and dominant, but they were never pretty, and Freedom Tower is a much better looking building overall, which also stands out in the skyline. But, as I said, it’s subjective

[@slyguythreeonetwonine3172]

Looks weird only being "One". NYC will never look the same without a twin. Seems like a literal half completed job.

[@willcarr9177]

Exactly they could have at least built a twin I see it as a defeat to American only building one is what the terrorists want like they knocked down both twin towers and the best we could do is build one tower it's a mockery

[@yoursimenthusiast8721]

You must not have had anyone in those towers that died then because if you did then you would feel pride that another tower was even built with the name trade center, my dad's cousin was in tower 2 and didnt escape in time so I'm glad I have this tower, so why dont you shut the fuck up

[@Awakeningspirit20]

It's going to have a second building next to it, but not a twin. Which will be odd. Especially because there doesn't seem to be any info out there on the design they chose. You can see two different designs on their mini-models in the video, one that looks like a Janga tower leaning towards One WTC, and the other that looks like four interwoven crystals. I think that the crystal one was the original plan for Two WTC and I hope that wins. The Janga Tower is just ugly to me.

[@ianpickup]

One is a symbol of one united nation.

[@mrandrossguy9871]

Ian Pickup I think we should have just left It the Hell alone Only a Memorial / shrine ! Or Rebuild the Damn things IN the Victims Honor

[@danceboyish]

God bless the United States of America! I’m from Guatemala I worked in NY for 5 years those where the best days of my life American people are the best very kind and generous. USA is no doubt the best country in the world

[@dawsonhill5525]

Worthy Cap *were

[@davidbutler973]

I'm Canadian but will say the United States of America is, one the best Country in the world:)

[@judynunez3036]

Esta lindo pero nada se compara con las Torres gemelas todo cambio para siempre .

[@judynunez3036]

Saludos

[@777jones]

The USA is like a big puppy. When he wags his tail, people die. When he’s hungry, people die. But he is still a good puppy

[@wiilover07]

I think it looks amazing. That building is pretty much standing for the new world we live in today. It's also a very proud looking building as well. 😊

[@polishlass5067]

That new world is propably new world order. 9/11 changed the whole world and I don't like it.

[@peretzo]

An Ka nine eleven did not change anything about the order of the world. It only revealed something dark, sad, catastrophic that was already there. Thank god we have America to stand as antithesis to that appalling darkness. And thank god we have this beautiful tower to symbolize it all. May the victims of the horrific madness of that day rest in peace and their families know solace and consolation.

[@felipe7835]

@Emerald 8XG go to an airport and see by yourself. Every government in the world have enhanced its vigilance above all the people,using the terrorism as an excuse...

[@Master-kh6ww]

Felipe Lara to me that sounds like a good excuse I would rather be safe then have freedom of course I would still want to have a little freedom but it’s not like we’re living under surveillance state we still have freedom just with safety I guess it’s just because you were born in a different generation than I was

[@swesolen9205]

Just look at this 7:30 👌 So beautiful 🇺🇸

[@esmeraldahernandez1018]

Idc about you boring people but I actually find this building so Beautiful because of how Clean & Crisp it is anddd that Detail of the pinched edges is sheeesh 🤩

[@bornyesterday2994]

Esmeralda Hernandez i agree my lil empanada

[@blacktallsmart1914]

Same. Granted I’m too young to remember the original towers (I was 4 on 9/11) but this building is striking to me

[@traingirl09]

I do get why people are saying about another twin tower. However, I do find WTC 1 absolutely beautiful. I was 10 and in 5th grade when 9/11 happened. It is wonderful they are rebuilding the whole WTC complex!

[@SuperAndrewflores]

Deadass

[@jonahsandoval_6523]

Esmeralda Hernandez you’re beautiful asf❤️

[@GreekOrthodox7]

One World Trade Center is a beautiful new building. It feels amazing living in NYC and seeing it everyday.

[@moebkid14]

i’ve been to the bottom of the building and just looked right up, mesmerizing experience. It’s a beautiful thing

[@brandonmaster7901]

The bottom of the building is a concrete bunker covered in shatterproof glass, leaving the tower disconnected from the rest of the complex that it was supposed to restore. The blue glass blends in so well with the sky it almost appears camouflaged, like its desperately trying not to be noticed. It's a sad compromise on what shouldve been a powerful statement to our enemies.

[@APerson-ni1gb]

@@brandonmaster7901 Why are people so Gullible and downright Traitorous With this ?!

[@wickedcrypto6004]

Its a beautiful building but you can't replace the Twin Towers. As a child my dad took me several times to the World Trade Center and the most icon scene that I can remember was when looking back at the Twin Towers when the sun set down across the Hudson river. I remember taking the ferry back home and nothing can replace that scenery from across the river whether you were standing on Hoboken, Liberty state park or Boulevard East the Twin Towers were irreplaceable.

[@NewWaveEnthusiast]

Honestly the old ones were just two rectangles but they were iconic. But if they could build a 2nd one of this,I’d be satisfied.

[@QS-si3cq]

Same!

[@eljay2121]

@@QS-si3cq this building has 8 sides to it. Two buildings in one

[@nicoleharrington9086]

It's still under construction

[@yy17782]

@@eljay2121two buildings in one is marketing tripe, because at the end of the day, it’s still just one building.

[@dengekitomato]

I went and saw this tower 4 years ago. But it was so unreal to be there.. standing there.. knowing what happened in that exact location on 9/11/01. Chills beyond believe.

[@stewiewonder2601]

I loved Twin Towers, but I also fell in love with One WTC. Gives me chills anytime I visit the area.

[@jamesbarnes1087]

Why not build two it would be better and bring back the feel of the old twins

[@thepibbster1130]

They are in the process of designing a second one. Look up "wtc 2 2019" and you'll see designs and stuff for it. IMO it looks awful, it looks like a stack of falling boxes. Hopefully the design gets changed before they start real construction.

[@FHDTV]

@@thepibbster1130 best case scenario, they build a second freedom tower where wtc 2 will go without the spite. Worst, they go with that box design

[@thepibbster1130]

FHDTV That would be great. It would envoke the same feeling the original towers had, while still having the modernness that the OWT has

[@thepibbster1130]

@Charmed Diaries I really don't know why they feel that they need to design a second tower. Im sure it has something to do with them not wanting to have the same kind of vulnerability that lead to 9/11, but there have been so many other changes to things like the TSA to the point where I dont think that it's really a threat anymore. But I agree, a second freedom tower would be great.

[@christopherhulse8385]

Shame there's no observation deck on the roof.

[@gaborhorvath9824]

It would be fantastic to work with a company who was responsible for building such a magnificent office tower in the heart of the financial district in New York. Just imagining how much could be learned from the experts at WSP gives me goosebumps.

[@SavaliyaMaheshmymo]

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[@krakenwoodfloorservicemcma5975]

Construction work sucks.. looks fun but it isn’t.

[@HeatherLynseyMusic]

Kraken wood floor service Mcmahon I love that you just said that so casually. Looks fun but it isn’t

[@asiphyn1814]

Just because its not a twin tower doesnt mean its not beautiful, look at it. Its facking gorgeous

[@112Ishaan]

Asiphyn yeah It’s smooth and safer

[@mrandrossguy9871]

Uh sure it’s gorgeous but it’s not Awesome

[@97warlock]

Theres some who feel they should have replaced the twin towers .......... while this seems to make sense, but think about it for moment. It will Not correct things, it will Not bring anyone back nor remove the horror that took place. People have severe anguish & anxiety & many lives were lost horribly. It was a terrible terrible day for everyone. .... To rebuild a replica would be to remind many of that Horrible day. This change in appearence,to me I think be for the better & let the horror lie in the past & move forward & honor the victims.

[@trolljones4386]

*It will Not correct things, it will Not bring anyone back nor remove the horror that took place* To which is exactly why they should not have not made another tower then. The fact is that even by going into the new single tower People will still think of what happened on 9/11 and you cannot ecch that out of Peoples minds (even if the new one is only just a single building). *People have severe anguish & anxiety & many lives were lost horribly* The towers still existed past 1993 when a truck bombing which killed 6 and injured many more took place yet they did not take them down due to the terror which was caused there. Even more examples like this is that the Madrid trains got bombed yet no one got rid of their train system (even thou Spaniards and anyone who paid attention to the knew know about the train bombing).

[@thatnikkakris2339]

The building looks more modern, almost like a reformed trade center

[@josephbill937]

97warlock ismyname remembering that day is something that many people want to do. They don’t just want to forget that they lost loved ones on that terrible day.

[@deborahbalderrama7081]

*To rebuild a replica would be to remind many of that Horrible day* BUILDING ANYTHING RELATED 9/11 WOULD STILL BE A REMINDER YOU IDIOT!!

[@anthonyboarman3833]

I think building back the twin towers would be weird. It's like people want to erase what happened. You can't undo the past.

[@thesecretwindowspot1298]

I think the one world is a memorial to the victims that lost their lives. A building where you can see the reflection of the sky above, and where we feel more closer to the ones that lost their lives. I think it is so imortant for that area to be beautiful, not messy, peaceful looking, and where you can remember but also think about the future. When i went there in 2014, well i felt it needed a park beside the two memorials, in which the busy street wouldnt be seen, and you could sit down and breath. I hope that there is more greenery there one day. Flowers and such, and not just all balt.

[@mymusiciskindatrash3136]

Twins were such a unique idea. Will be forever missed

[@johnlozowski102]

Ahh? They built back 1 building. And they pat themselves on the back. The first time they built 2 at the same time. And that was iconic!

[@APerson-ni1gb]

Freaking stupid right ?

[@JORDAN-ef9eo]

The twins were so much more beautiful

[@elainejones9299]

Yes, the new one is still beautiful tho.

[@kirillassasin]

To be honest not really, I don’t like the new design, but Twins in closer look aren’t very unique. They are beautiful at nighttime and evening.

[@Fluffychoupikkos]

what so great about 2 shoe boxes ?

[@akzebraminer]

No they aren’t. They weren’t ugly, but they were definitely not more beautiful and I’m sure you wouldn’t be saying this if 9/11 didn’t happen.

[@florianpeter7045]

They always looked kind of trist and monotone but also very unique. I can‘t say they‘re ugly because they have defined new york‘s skyline for ages but rebuilding them 1:1 wouldn’t be a great idea regardless. It‘s about moving on and recreating something even better than has been. And I think that has been achieved with one world trade center

[@liammacdonald1515]

8:06 "This giant tallest tower in the western hemisphere." CN Tower: Am I a joke to you?

[@JCTG1]

Theres a different between of a Tower and a Building

[@liammacdonald1515]

@@JCTG1 She said tower did she not?

[@JCTG1]

You should also know the difference between the term of "Buildings" and "Towers". It is classified as "Building" only if at least 50% of its height is made up of floor plates containing continuously habitable floor area. While "Tower" is a tall structure, always taller than it is wide, meant for public or regular operational access by humans, but not for living in or office work, and are self-supporting or free-standing, which means no wires for support.

[@arcrius4]

@@JCTG1 Bruh, you literally just played yourself. You defining and comparing the terms of "buildings" and "towers" did not serve as a premise for your argument (which was already irrelevant as a reply), but rather validated a mistake of word choice which OP pointed out. She said "tower", and although the OWTC is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, it is not the tallest tower. CN Tower is the tallest tower in the Western Hemisphere. Chill tf out, my guy.

[@JCTG1]

WHatever tbh this is youtube. Little kids everywhere.

[@robertsloat662]

Well thought out and beautifully done. I have the highest respect for all people involved building it back. It took a lot of grit and resolve.

[@flacofausto8084]

I remember when I came to New York, my mom gave me a “tour”, and saw those beautiful towers I was ashamed to look up like a tourist, I was trying to pretend I’m real new Yorker lol, but it was imposible not to look up, freedom tower is beatiful and modern, but never gonna be so impressive like the World Trade Center

[@jamiewindridge8782]

One day I hope to visit from England, come pay respects, in memory of the British people who died that day. The relationship between America 🇺🇸 and England 🇬🇧 will remain strong. May God continue to comfort the families affected and first responders who helped that day. America we love you, prayers from me in England 🇬🇧. God bless America and England. 🙏🙏

[@T_b_bl3ss3d]

Gorgeous they did a phenomenal job made me cry!!!!!!! I can’t wait to visit it someday God Bless America

[@aeromaximon]

I'm glad they decided to rebuild the World Trade Centre. Even though it's much different from what was there before (which is usually the case when structures are rebuilt), it still looks great!

[@brianwilkinson674]

Am I the only one that thinks this tower is better than the old ones? By almost every objective metric it’s better. Better materials, better design, safer, taller with the antenna, etc... I have the same nostalgia as everyone else, but I think that’s all it is... nostalgia.

[@anthonyboarman3833]

Yes they used a lot of lighter materials in the original WTC so they could use less steel. I guess they learned a lot because this new building is built really strong.

[@says101]

the old world trade center fit perfectly into every view and every skyline in my opinion. this new world trade center octagon thing does not fit into every view and every skyline like the old ones. if you get on its slanted side it looks HORRIBLE. well basically with every other view and skyline feature. there are only a few exceptions.

[@AHLIYON]

James Wilkinson iAgree 10000% this One is better for all of those reasons you listed.

[@chunnjos]

They should have built a twin.

[@itzk1095]

chunnjos ye fam

[@alecvip7562]

This one tower took 11 years, costed 3.9 billion dollars. Let's raise taxes up so they can pay for it

[@jackson5116]

or have Silverstein pay for it, he benefited greatly from losing both prior buildings!

[@Slwtski]

Gus W two unspecial shitty glass buildings u can find anywhere ya ur stupid to stupid

[@Killer_Kris7]

@ I do, why?

[@mattg6262]

Authors and builders, you did well. You did well. It's beautiful, a statement of freedom and resilience that can scarcely be matched. I've been to the top, and heard the story of it's birth. It's an achievement for the ages and a gift to the future of New York and the USA.

[@Palendrome]

There is such an extreme level of symbolism in every aspect of both the Twins and becoming this One trade center, it is ridiculous. People just do not understand. I guess they cannot.

[@drellz9361]

One world tower represents one world order the average Joe doesn't know these people know they just won't say it

[@JACK-RABBIT-SLIMS]

The Twin Towers Were The True Icons. The New Tower Just Looks Like Another Building.

[@insaneapples1559]

I hope to visit NY soon and can't wait to see 1WTC and the memorial.

[@kstylenbeauty]

It looks like two buildings morphed into one. It looks like one starting at the bottom but then the other one is morphed at the top. Hard to explain but that’s cool. Nothing will obviously never meet up to the twins but it’s still beautiful.

[@MrMaze.]

Nothing will ever beat the old ones..

[@sylverfox2144]

It is amazing how they built the Freedom Tower to mimic both the north tower of the World Trade Center and the Washington monument.

[@GreekOrthodox7]

Sylver Fox it’s called One World Trade Center.

[@santi7616]

the building is really beautiful, and somehow, at least it seems to me, it is a kind of tribute to the missing towers, because depending on how you look, it may seem like the towers in some way, and so new generations can get an idea of the effect that had those buildings so high in this same place, so I think the design is successful , and at the same time, innovative, because despite what happened, we must look forward, and although I also liked the twin towers, I think it is better to have built this building, and start a new chapter in the history of new york, architecturally speaking. Well, the environment of the building is magnificent, I think the area is one of the best in Manhattan.

[@visionist7]

It looks nothing like the originals and true and only worthy Wordl Trade Center towers in any way shape or form. It's an Egyptian funeral obelisk with a Muslim victory minaret on top

[@DougieYT]

@@visionist7 Most people considered the originals be ugly lol, NYkers just got used to them being there

[@APerson-ni1gb]

@@DougieYT but are they “used” to this “new” one now already ?

[@DougieYT]

@@APerson-ni1gb It’s been there for years now, just like the towers, people got used to this being there🤷🏽‍♂️.

[@rufusgreenleaf2466]

I find it heart warming that they respectfully didn't build the new building over the area of the two originals. Exact dimensions and places of the originals were turned into a memorial areas so people could see and even touch where the original North and South tower were and feel like somehow they were still there.

[@dingdongpaddiwack]

Were they not able to build a second tower while also keeping the memorial there?

[@rufusgreenleaf2466]

@@dingdongpaddiwack I don't think they wanted to because it might have triggered peoples PTSD seeing twin towers again. Plus it gives more space for the garden surrounding the memorial. I'm not sure to be honest.

[@charlieackerson4211]

I loved the twins, and it feels empty without another. but I feel that once WTC 2 is complete and the construction is done I feel like it will be just as stunning

[@benjaminwallace4626]

Omg I just realized my dad works for WSP I asked him He apparently helped design the heating ventilation air conditioning system He’s been with WSP since 2001

[@ItzCloudChaserr]

It'll never be as iconic as the Twins.

[@evilelf5967]

in my humble opinion,i would say overall they got this building right,having just one is a statement,and reminder,if they built 2 then it would be like trying to erase the memory of that dreadful day.i have visited the memorial,and was taken back by how quiet and almost serene the atmosphere was,i'll never forget the day,i can only imagine the horrors that unfolded in the u.s.and the struggle to rebuild.r.i.p.

[@patricioargote4813]

I agree, but it kinda triggers me the way u don’t space the words after a period or a coma lol

[@davidszczepan5855]

Yeah why dont people understand that

[@mrandrossguy9871]

Why Wouldn’t you want to erase a Dreadful day tf?

[@manrivera40]

It’s a beautiful site. Especially watching it from an airplane window from above. . It’s breath taking

[@manrivera40]

. I was referring to my point from when I was in An airplane traveling to my home town. The Bronx . My intentions are never to offend anyone when I post something. Especially to those who lost someone in 9/11. I was living in nyc during that time. and like many people I was deeply affected by this for years. What I was referring too was how beautiful they rebuild the area. It’s a sacred ground and I am well aware many people lost there lives there.

[@mariahadjidemetriou5268]

incredible video and story. Thank you all for giving us greatness.

[@margui6224]

Just imagine Paris without the Eiffel Tower. It would never been the same. The Twins Towers were New York symbols. According to a website most people including the victims’ families wanted them to be rebuild. That would have been a slap in the face of those terrorists and also the victims would have a respectful memorial as well. The Pentagon was attacked and it was rebuild.

[@mrandrossguy9871]

Exactly ! But they say it's dISresPecTful, THIS IS DISRESPECTFUL

[@jarednil69]

It's a shame this video didn't show more or the buildings interior.

[@jenniferanderson795]

Nothing beats the original 😭😭

[@Touchofm3ll]

A plane did

[@jenniferanderson795]

@@Touchofm3ll Damn

[@mutated__donkey5840]

WTC 1 makes me proud to be a tourist in my home city

[@BinaryRex18]

Obviously the new tower can never replicate the iconic nature of the twins. However, I like how they built a safe, simplistic building that commemorates the original height of the wtc as well as the year of independence.

[@ghostpuppolter3207]

I think the design of the new One World Trade Center looks great, the other designs look pretty bad though especially the one that looks like a bunch of stacked boxes like someone was playing a game of Tetris and really sucked at it. Why can't they just build two and have them both look the same as the new One World Trade Center? i think that would be great because again it would be twin towers but it wouldn't look exactly the same because i think to just make them exactly the same wouldn't be right either. It has to convey newness and hope for the future as well as remembrance and our ability to rebuild and i don't feel the designs of the other ones fit that, they just look too different.

[@eduardotogashi6011]

Because that will bring uh... well... certain memories...

[@mawunyomorga8658]

mediocrity

[@Damidas]

Nobody would ever call this building an icon

[@AtheistMorax]

One WTC is amazing, imagine a twin freedom towers instead of that glass box ugly thing (wtc 2)...

[@clumsybugxl4230]

Ah shut up freedom tower is amazing but twin towers are amazing

[@kerajohnson1922]

@@clumsybugxl4230 yes

[@GeneralGayJay]

You can't call it an icon until it becomes one. It first has to deserve the status of an icon like the old towers did.

[@therealtony2009]

yes

[@mrandrossguy9871]

And this will be an Icon of shame.

[@mattd1142]

Isn’t the CN Tower higher?

[@edwardmclaughlin7935]

I was just looking forward to my first visit to NY when this whole lockdown set about us. Who knows when or if I'll make it now; but if I do, the first thing I will do is go to see this wonderful building. Truly beautiful.

[@robertcurrie8510]

As much as I love the new building, it is incomplete. As is the rest of the project. The “communications ring at the roof was supposed to enclosed. They, instead, left it incomplete. Also, another WTC building was supposed have a slanted top. The pointed lower end of the roof was supposed to aim directly at ground zero. It never happened.

[@khushalthelittleartist]

many tall and megatall skyscrapers have been built but nothing's more inspiring than this!!

[@paulmader1052]

It does look awesome but there should be two

And they shouldn't look like that ugly piece of glass

[@whatahwatwhaat]

Gus W oh shut up, your jealous that the building gets over 80,000 visitors every month and your birthday parties only get 5 visitors.your 3 imaginary friends and your dad and mom

[@mayonnnaise___3523]

Amir Lee Glover Holy shit you fucking killed him

[@reversetime5956]

Amir Lee Glover 🤯

[@themadrapper101]

They aren't as tall

[@jermainegrant9859]

The freedom tower looks good. The first towers looked good, but they were not strong enough, plus we're in the modern day age now, where things and time has changed, and not in the 60s anymore. Let's move forward America with it.

[@joes.2111]

The original were just as strong. In fact, the new one is the same perimeter, long span beam/truss, and core. The originals’ perimeter was stronger, the core is debatable. The long span flooring is about the same. New had I-beams but are spaced a lot farther, the originals had trusses more tightly packed. All in all, the originals to this day were some of the most rigid and strong buildings.

[@gamerdudegalaxy9490]

I believe the main problem with this tower compared to the original WTC is that it doesn't have a plaza, a place where you can freely travel around the complex without having to step on the road, not even the Empire State, the most iconic skyscraper in NYC has a plaza, because guess what, it's a single building not a complex like the WTC, so not having a way to connect them other than being close makes them feel disconnected, almost like they could be independent buildings instead of looking like vassals of the Twins like in the original WTC, which is one of the main reasons they looked so intimidating, I like the symbolic meaning of the og towers now being pools, but they honestly just seem like a waste of space to have two massive pools in one of the most important zones of Manhattan, and if their intention of not rebuilding the towers in the first place was to not make relatives of the victims remember them, why would you make a whole park basically dedicated for people to remember them?

[@FarhanSwaggy]

9/11 left us a whole in our hearts not only in the USA but also the whole world. R. I. P. The fallen towers

[@patricioargote4813]

Adding a twin will just make people get flashbacks of what happened.... RIP to everyone who lost their life that day❤️

[@karoljcastrejon]

"Never Forget"

[@Loveinlife1980]

It is a beautiful building. I wish they incorporated an outdoor viewing deck similar to the original buildings.

[@Only_God_Is_Allah_SWT]

This is good. They painted this building so that it reflects the sky (being more invisible from the sky) and is in less visible place so that the terrorists can't find it so easy. It is 1,776 feet tall which matches the 'year of US Independence'. C'mon, be grateful.

[@Cruz474]

It's not 1776 feet tall. The toothpick they added on top shouldn't count towards anything. It's a half ass effort to reach a cheesy height.

[@NothingToPointOut24]

@@Cruz474 Yep, just like the term "Freedom Tower". What a hacky goofball nickname.

[@Only_God_Is_Allah_SWT]

@@Cruz474 Just like you could have a rough life without your eyes the same thing goes for that toothpick. That 'toothpick' is an antenna without which a modern building can't exist. If the building was 1,776 feet tall the antenna would add more height to it and not much attracted the people's attention. They did an excellent job making this building.

[@mikipav1064]

1.) Wth? It’s not painted at all. It’s simply covered in glass from the outside and imagine this: glas reflects! 😲 2.) Wtf? It’s hard to spot for terrorist just because it reflects its surroundings? It’s a giant tower! The only people who don’t see the tower immediately are blind people. 3.) I want to know what kind of drugs you’re taking? I want to be as stupid, naive and careless as you because life is easier that way.

[@luuchoo93]

Emir Latinović I agree 100%, Freedom Tower looks amazing and modern, and I much prefer it to the towers

[@DougieYT]

When I walk by the memorial, it still blows my mind how two gigantic ass Towers once stood below my feet and how thousands of innocent people were killed there 💔

[@legacyjeetkunedo492]

In order to be triumphant, they needed to build two replacement towers that were kitty corner from the previous ones and taller.

[@manumaneric8874]

I ascended the tower, it’s monumental and yes, my jaw dropped, a Phoenix.

[@MartenFerret]

One is the loneliest number.

[@murphycreationsvideos]

This is my 2nd favorite building of all time and my 1st best building that is still standing today. I think this tower is beautiful and looks amazing, my only two faults are 1, there is only one of them whilst the original had two and 2, rebuilding the original Twin Towers as they were from the outside would have been better and New York would have claimed it's beautiful skyline again, this is just my personal opinion. However, I do appreciate the New Tower been built and I understand that a lot of compromises were made so that everyone got a bit of what they wanted in the end, including myself. We got a new tower, a new mall, a memorial for the original Twin Towers so I am grateful for this beautiful area and been able to remember all those who died on that awful day when we lost our beautiful towers.

[@reeceburns8077]

In case of a repeat not trying to be a comedian but they should put parachutes in the buildings

[@blablablablaaaaaAa]

Reece Burns thats stupid.

[@blablablablaaaaaAa]

Reece Burns parachutes cost alot, and you have to be trained to use them so it’s pointless

[@reeceburns8077]

@@blablablablaaaaaAa okay you have a point with the training but cost really there spending money to have a skyscraper built I'm sure they could afford parachutes

[@nemospence2724]

Great idea!

[@JavierRodriguez-qs1dz]

Cheryl Tunt stfu stupid they should put parachute period!! If you know why he said it you’ll know and agree

[@stanislavtihohod]

But what if a plane crashes into this new WTC? Will it withstand the hit and the fire this time?

[@jlaviation6207]

Why does nobody care about this building. It's so beautiful and tall

[@themadrapper101]

The old ones were cooler

[@NothingToPointOut24]

I wouldn't say no one cares about it, its just that it has zero character. The Twin Towers had character. People said Twin Towers and you knew exactly what they were talking about. 1WTC is just another building. Just because its the tallest and new, doesnt mean much these days. There are plenty of tall and new buildings that tall and taller all around the world. No one knows much about those just the same. To me, you dont build another structure on the grave of 3000 people. It should've been a memorial and thats it.

[@kaberus7565]

People love to complain. People don't talk about it now, but a lot of New Yorkers didn't like the architecture of the original twins. It was thought of as too boxy and minimal. Like how people think of 432 Park Ave today.

[@Judas88-f3m]

I went to NYC in 2017 a day after 9/11, Anyways on my 4th day in NYC i took a uber ride down to one world trade center i didn't go inside too scared i stood outside across the street looking wayyyyy up i got dizzy and i had a moment where i wanted to fall & cry because i thought of 9/11 2001. I do plan on going back to NYC in 2020 i will make it my plan to visit one world trade center going inside.

[@michaelcarter5624]

I hate how they describe it as humble. The twin towers were a show of might and American pride. Their replacement should have been the same thing. Not a humble replacement, but a giant middle finger to those that brought down the original buildings.

[@twostickintoothpickin5902]

michael carter we can't offend anyone remember? And Go Pats.

[@theAverageJoe25]

michael carter well it is singular and looks a little like a finger surrounded be a fist

[@AH-be6bu]

‘The twin towers were a show of might and American pride’ A show of might and American pride which was reduced to a pile of rubble. If the attacks proved one thing, it’s that America isn’t as powerful as some would believe. For better or for worse, the post 9/11 World Trade Center demonstrates this loss of hubris and arrogance perfectly, a passage into a new era.

[@jonathanstuart7354]

It would have been TWO giant middle fingers

[@4smereka]

@Regan MacBannon Mason stop copying and pasting the same stupid response

[@Sora_Nai]

Glad to have been part of this project.

[@sdsocal2374]

It's is beautiful building indeed, but I will always prefer it's parents, as they were so iconic.

[@jocelynastheart2732]

It is so beautiful and so so sad at the same time!! I remember 911 I live in canada ottawa ontario and we felt such sadness for our American Family thank you for this video

[@KIMG69]

the building is incredible, especially in person. But it doesn't seem right.

[@rageshgopi4906]

The kid took ....😢😢... Parents place 😢😢😢❣️🙏

[@DanielShepherdjr]

This makes America look weak should of built back 2 buildings not one this is pathetic the government does not listen to the people they wanted the US to built back 2 buildings not one New York look lost they need to fix it smh!

[@mrandrossguy9871]

To me it’s like the idiots who actually like and defend this basically are Siding with the Terrorists !

[@DanielShepherdjr]

@mR andross guy I agree with you 💯 percent! This should have went in a better direction that proves rebuilding strength and integrity and hope not running scared!

[@mrandrossguy9871]

@@DanielShepherdjr At Least we’ll always have Paris...lol Nah as long as we Continue to teach and show our children the Real WTC and what it Meant then we shall Never Forget imo

[@DanielShepherdjr]

@mR andross guy 💯 percent we will never forget and I agree we have to teach the children the significant of strength the original twin towers represented.

[@AneudiD78]

With all that money invested in the reconstruction of the One World Trade Center, they missed this one flaw of the building, which only happens during very cold winter days. Ice builds up on top floors of the facade, when it thaws, it shoots down at the angles to pedestrians below. When it gets bad, they yellow tape the area off, so no pedestrians are hit with fallen ice.

[@TylerVossler]

God bless America 🇺🇸❤️

[@Andrew-gv4bh]

My favorite building💙🤤

[@brucemacmillan7128]

As skyscrapers go, I think this is an improvement over what was there before. But... I don't particularly like modern architecture and tall buildings, so my appreciation of this new tower is limited.

[@allvideosareprivate1048]

In my opinion they should've built the "Twin Towers II" plan, which if you dont know was a plan that involved rebuilding a stronger and slightly taller version of the 1&2 WTCs...

[@csgodom]

My dad was one of the Forman at 3:36. Has a picture with only the first story built, super amazing picture to see now after it being built.

[@michaeldemarco9950]

Still waiting for the second tower.

[@philzone8486]

I personally wish we could have put the original buildings back just as they were to send a message that we are not afraid.

[@allenp303]

I think they nailed it. Good job NY.