One World Trade Center

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One World Trade Center is the main building of the rebuilt World Trade Center complex in Lower Manhattan, New York City. One WTC is the tallest building in the United States, the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, and the sixth-tallest in the world.

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One World Trade Center is the main building of the rebuilt World Trade Center complex in Lower Manhattan, New York City. One WTC is the tallest building in the United States, the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, and the sixth-tallest in the world.

One World Observatory Homepage
Climb 102 floors in 47 seconds to the top of One World Trade Center at One World Observatory!
https://oneworldobservatory.com/en-US
About Us
Learn more about One World Observatory
https://oneworldobservatory.com/en-US/about-us
Experience
Learn why One World Observatory truly provides An Experience Above!
https://oneworldobservatory.com/en-US/experience
Buy Tickets for One World Observatory
Reserve your tickets to An Experience Above at One World Observatory!
https://oneworldobservatory.com/en-US/buy-tickets
World Trade Center | Facebook
Official Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/wtc
A Look at the New One World Trade Center | Architectural Digest
One World Trade Center, the state-of-the-art future home of AD, has claimed a prime place in the New York City skyline
https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/one-world-trade-center-new-york-david-childs-article
1 World Trade Center: TIME's View From The Top Of NYC
An exclusive view and the amazing story of how New York rebuilt the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere.
http://time.com/world-trade-center/
One World Trade Center: how New York tried to rebuild its soul | Cities | The Guardian
When Ground Zero was finally cleared after the fall of the twin towers, New Yorkers trusted that thoughtful, ambitious urban design could make the city whole again. Why have they been so badly let down?
https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2014/sep/08/-sp-one-world-trade-center-new-york-rebuild-ground-zero-twin-towers
Office Buildings - Skyscrapers || World Trade Center
Standing as a shining beacon for the new Downtown, and a bold addition to the skyline, One World Trade Center is safe, sustainable, and artistically dynamic. Soaring to a symbolic 1,776 feet — it is the Western Hemisphere’s tallest building, and already an iconic New York landmar
https://www.wtc.com/about/buildings/1-world-trade-center
Revealed: The Inside Story of the Last WTC Tower's Design | WIRED
When designing WTC2, Bjarke Ingels faced a dilemma: design a stately tower, respectful of the site's history, or be adventurous.
https://www.wired.com/2015/06/bjarke-ingels-design-two-world-trade-center/
One World Trade Center
Developed by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey – and managed, operated and leased by The Durst Organization, One World Trade Center is redefining Lower Manhattan’s New York skyline. Standing at a symbolic 1,776 feet tall, the architectural and engineering marvel is an
http://www.panynj.gov/wtcprogress/index.html
One World Observatory (New York City) - 2019 All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos) - TripAdvisor
285 Fulton Street, One World Trade Center, New York City, NY 10007-0089 ... World Trade Center Walking Tour with One World Observatory Admission.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60763-d8072300-Reviews-One_World_Observatory-New_York_City_New_York.html
One World Trade Center - The Skyscraper Center
One World Trade Center recaptures the New York skyline, reasserts downtown ... It is a memorable architectural landmark for the city and the nation, and ...
http://www.skyscrapercenter.com/building/one-world-trade-center/98
One World Trade Center (Freedom Tower) - Data, Photos & Plans - WikiArquitectura
The One World Trade Center (Freedom Tower) by architect Daniel Libeskind was built in New York, United States in 2006-2013. It is 541.3 m high,
https://en.wikiarquitectura.com/building/one-world-trade-center-freedom-tower/
One World Trade Center - Wikipedia
One World Trade Center (also known as One WTC, 1 World Trade Center, 1 WTC, or Freedom Tower[note 1]) is the main building of the rebuilt World Trade Center complex in Lower Manhattan, New York City. One WTC is the tallest building in the United States, the tallest building in th
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_World_Trade_Center

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One World Trade Center

One World Trade Center (with the construction of the Perelman Performing Arts Center seen at bottom right) in June 2021

Alternative names	1 WTC Freedom Tower (pre-2009)^[1]
Record height
Tallest in North America and the Western Hemisphere since 2013^[I]
Preceded by	Willis Tower
General information
Status	Completed
Type	Office Observation Communication
Architectural style	Contemporary modern
Location	285 Fulton Street Manhattan, New York
Country	United States
Coordinates	40°42′47″N 74°00′48″W / 40.71306°N 74.01333°W / 40.71306; -74.01333
Construction started	April 27, 2006; 18 years ago (2006-04-27)
Topped-out	May 10, 2013; 11 years ago (2013-05-10)^[10]
Opened	November 3, 2014; 10 years ago (2014-11-03)^[11]^[12] May 29, 2015; 9 years ago (2015-05-29) (One World Observatory)^[13]
Cost	US$3.9 billion^a^[3]^[4]
Height
Architectural	1,776 ft (541.3 m)^[5]^[7]
Tip	1,792 ft (546.2 m)^[5]
Antenna spire	407.9 ft (124.3 m)
Roof	1,368 ft (417.0 m)^[8]
Top floor	1,268 ft (386.5 m)^[5]
Observatory	1,268 ft (386.5 m)^[5]
Technical details
Floor count	94 (+5 below ground) (28 mechanical)^[5]^[6]
Floor area	3,501,274 sq ft (325,279 m²)^[5]
Lifts/elevators	73
Design and construction
Architect(s)	David Childs^b^[2] of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Developer	Port Authority of New York and New Jersey^[5]
Engineer	Jaros, Baum & Bolles (MEP)^[5]
Structural engineer	WSP Cantor Seinuk
Other designers	Hill International, Louis Berger Group^[9]
Main contractor	Tishman Construction
Website
onewtc.com
References
^[5]

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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One World Observatory Homepage
Climb 102 floors in 47 seconds to the top of One World Trade Center at One World Observatory!
https://oneworldobservatory.com/en-US
About Us
Learn more about One World Observatory
https://oneworldobservatory.com/en-US/about-us
Experience
Learn why One World Observatory truly provides An Experience Above!
https://oneworldobservatory.com/en-US/experience
Buy Tickets for One World Observatory
Reserve your tickets to An Experience Above at One World Observatory!
https://oneworldobservatory.com/en-US/buy-tickets
World Trade Center | Facebook
Official Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/wtc
A Look at the New One World Trade Center | Architectural Digest
One World Trade Center, the state-of-the-art future home of AD, has claimed a prime place in the New York City skyline
https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/one-world-trade-center-new-york-david-childs-article
1 World Trade Center: TIME's View From The Top Of NYC
An exclusive view and the amazing story of how New York rebuilt the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere.
http://time.com/world-trade-center/
One World Trade Center: how New York tried to rebuild its soul | Cities | The Guardian
When Ground Zero was finally cleared after the fall of the twin towers, New Yorkers trusted that thoughtful, ambitious urban design could make the city whole again. Why have they been so badly let down?
https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2014/sep/08/-sp-one-world-trade-center-new-york-rebuild-ground-zero-twin-towers
Office Buildings - Skyscrapers || World Trade Center
Standing as a shining beacon for the new Downtown, and a bold addition to the skyline, One World Trade Center is safe, sustainable, and artistically dynamic. Soaring to a symbolic 1,776 feet — it is the Western Hemisphere’s tallest building, and already an iconic New York landmar
https://www.wtc.com/about/buildings/1-world-trade-center
Revealed: The Inside Story of the Last WTC Tower's Design | WIRED
When designing WTC2, Bjarke Ingels faced a dilemma: design a stately tower, respectful of the site's history, or be adventurous.
https://www.wired.com/2015/06/bjarke-ingels-design-two-world-trade-center/
One World Trade Center
Developed by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey – and managed, operated and leased by The Durst Organization, One World Trade Center is redefining Lower Manhattan’s New York skyline. Standing at a symbolic 1,776 feet tall, the architectural and engineering marvel is an
http://www.panynj.gov/wtcprogress/index.html
One World Observatory (New York City) - 2019 All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos) - TripAdvisor
285 Fulton Street, One World Trade Center, New York City, NY 10007-0089 ... World Trade Center Walking Tour with One World Observatory Admission.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60763-d8072300-Reviews-One_World_Observatory-New_York_City_New_York.html
One World Trade Center - The Skyscraper Center
One World Trade Center recaptures the New York skyline, reasserts downtown ... It is a memorable architectural landmark for the city and the nation, and ...
http://www.skyscrapercenter.com/building/one-world-trade-center/98
One World Trade Center (Freedom Tower) - Data, Photos & Plans - WikiArquitectura
The One World Trade Center (Freedom Tower) by architect Daniel Libeskind was built in New York, United States in 2006-2013. It is 541.3 m high,
https://en.wikiarquitectura.com/building/one-world-trade-center-freedom-tower/
One World Trade Center - Wikipedia
One World Trade Center (also known as One WTC, 1 World Trade Center, 1 WTC, or Freedom Tower[note 1]) is the main building of the rebuilt World Trade Center complex in Lower Manhattan, New York City. One WTC is the tallest building in the United States, the tallest building in th
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_World_Trade_Center

One World Trade Center

One World Trade Center (with the construction of the Perelman Performing Arts Center seen at bottom right) in June 2021

Alternative names	1 WTC Freedom Tower (pre-2009)^[1]
Record height
Tallest in North America and the Western Hemisphere since 2013^[I]
Preceded by	Willis Tower
General information
Status	Completed
Type	Office Observation Communication
Architectural style	Contemporary modern
Location	285 Fulton Street Manhattan, New York
Country	United States
Coordinates	40°42′47″N 74°00′48″W / 40.71306°N 74.01333°W / 40.71306; -74.01333
Construction started	April 27, 2006; 18 years ago (2006-04-27)
Topped-out	May 10, 2013; 11 years ago (2013-05-10)^[10]
Opened	November 3, 2014; 10 years ago (2014-11-03)^[11]^[12] May 29, 2015; 9 years ago (2015-05-29) (One World Observatory)^[13]
Cost	US$3.9 billion^a^[3]^[4]
Height
Architectural	1,776 ft (541.3 m)^[5]^[7]
Tip	1,792 ft (546.2 m)^[5]
Antenna spire	407.9 ft (124.3 m)
Roof	1,368 ft (417.0 m)^[8]
Top floor	1,268 ft (386.5 m)^[5]
Observatory	1,268 ft (386.5 m)^[5]
Technical details
Floor count	94 (+5 below ground) (28 mechanical)^[5]^[6]
Floor area	3,501,274 sq ft (325,279 m²)^[5]
Lifts/elevators	73
Design and construction
Architect(s)	David Childs^b^[2] of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Developer	Port Authority of New York and New Jersey^[5]
Engineer	Jaros, Baum & Bolles (MEP)^[5]
Structural engineer	WSP Cantor Seinuk
Other designers	Hill International, Louis Berger Group^[9]
Main contractor	Tishman Construction
Website
onewtc.com
References
^[5]

Source : Wikipedia under CC-BY-SA license

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One World Trade Center

One World Trade Center is the main building of the rebuilt World Trade Center complex in Lower Manhattan, New York City. One WTC is the tallest building in the United States, the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, and the sixth-tallest in the world.

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