The designs propose two different visions, but one thing unites them: if built, they would be the world’s highest towers. And in both cases the top floors would not be used as office space but would be occupied by a garden (in Libeskind’s version) or by a memorial (according to Think Design’s proposal).
The objective for the coming weeks is to re-examine the two proposals and, without jeopardising their initial idea, to adapt them to the practical necessities of the building constructors who will be putting up the building in the next 10-12 years. The winner will be announced by the end of the month, but as of Friday the competition projects will be on view at the World Financial Center Garden.
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Related contents:
Seven propositions for New York (from Domus 856 February 2003)
Facing up to Ground Zero. Deyan Sudjic on an architectural debate being played out on CNN (from Domus 856 February 2003)
