The Freedom Tower

From Project Rebirth.com
“Ambitious plans are in the making. As the most visible structure to rise from the redeveloped World Trade Center site, the Freedom Tower has been hailed by its creators as a new civic icon, an immensely visible example of the landmark architecture that will ultimately dominate the site. The design of the tower – which was unveiled to the public last winter at Federal Hall, only blocks from its future site – reveals an elegant and radiant structure, both torqued and tapering as it rises toward its apex, 1,776 feet above the streets below.

While desire for architectural innovation appears palpable, it is equally matched by the demand – from project critics and proponents alike – for safety. The structural integrity of the tower must ultimately serve to reassure not only its designers, but the thousands of visitors, employees and tenants who will find themselves inside. If the tower is to both satisfy the demand and quell the concerns of the public, it must at once be a vivid example of contemporary architecture and a benchmark of safety and security.