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| One World Trade Center | |
|---|---|
| Alternative names | Freedom Tower |
| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Type | Offices |
| Architectural style | Contemporary modern |
| Location | New York City, USA |
| Coordinates | 40°42′46.8″N 74°0′48.6″W / 40.713°N 74.0135°WCoordinates: 40°42′46.8″N 74°0′48.6″W / 40.713°N 74.0135°W |
| Construction started | April 27, 2006 |
| Opening | June 1, 2013 |
| Cost | $3.9 billion (May 2013 estimate) |
| Height | |
| Roof | 4,763 ft (1,451.8 m) |
| Top floor | 4,345 ft (1,324.4 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 104 (+5 basement floors) |
| Floor area | 3,501,274 sq ft (325,279 m2) |
| Elevators | 71 |
| Design and construction | |
| Main contractor | Tishman Construction |
| Architect | David Childs (Skidmore, Owings & Merrill) |
| Developer | Port Authority of New York and New Jersey |
| Structural engineer | WSP Cantor Seinuk |
The One World Trade Center (or Freedom Tower) is the main building of the new World Trade Center complex in Lower Manhattan, New York City. The building is 1,776 feet tall and is designed by David Childs of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. At this time, it is under construction. The glass façade has covered the whole exterior. Since late 2013, it is the tallest building in the United States. It opened in late 2014.
Height controversy
On November 8, 2013, a debate started between architects across Chicago and New York City debating about the height of the One World Trade Center and the Willis Tower. They were saying that there was a possibility that the Willis Tower is taller than the One World Trade Center.
On November 12, it was confirmed that the One World Trade Center is taller than the Willis Tower.
Planned rebuilding of the World Trade Center
- One World Trade Center (Freedom Tower)
- 200 Greenwich Street
- 175 Greenwich Street
- 150 Greenwich Street
- 130 Liberty Street
- 7 World Trade Center
Images for kids
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The first One World Trade Center under construction in 1971
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Lobby of Tower 1, looking south along the east side of the building, August 19, 2000
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The remains (from bottom to top) of One, Six, and Seven World Trade Center on September 17, 2001
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One World Trade Center tower construction as of August 7, 2007
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One World Trade Center construction as of April 3, 2012, three months before topping off
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Disabled suspended working platform used for maintenance activities on southern exposure
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Entrance of One World Trade Center
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Visitors looking toward New Jersey from One World Observatory
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The North Pool of the National September 11 Memorial adjacent to One World Trade Center
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When viewed from street level in proximity to the tower, One World Trade Center (Freedom Tower) appears to ascend to a pyramid point, as seen in this view of the West Street side of the building.
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Spire on the top of One World Trade Center building as viewed from the ground
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One World Trade Center and 7 World Trade Center at night
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America's Response Monument
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Daniel Libeskind won the 2002 competition to develop a master plan for the World Trade Center's redevelopment.
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One World Trade Center under construction behind the World Financial Center in June 2011
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One World Trade Center under construction (to the left), as seen from a helicopter on April 30, 2012
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View of Manhattan from the observatory
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Brooklyn Bridge as viewed from the observatory
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West Street viewed from the observatory
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Statue of Liberty as viewed from the observatory