The Freedom Tower in New York, photo of which is presented below, is the main building in the complex being built on the island of Manhattan, known as the World Trade Center. The total area of the facility exceeds 65 thousand square meters. The skyscraper was built in its northwestern part. It should be noted that until 2001, the twin towers were located here, which were tragically destroyed as a result of a terrorist attack. The whole world remembers that incident to this day. To honor the memory of all those who died that day, the US government decided that the Freedom Tower should be built on this site.
First projects
A few months after the destruction of the twin towers in the United States, a heated discussion began regarding the further exploitation of their former territory. In 2002, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which was the owner of the rights to this land, announced an open tender to determine how the site could be used. Numerous projects that were proposed were perceived by the publicextremely negative. As a result, at the end of the same year, the organization held another competition. Daniel Libeskind's proposal was the winner. And his draft was repeatedly revised in the future.
Final draft
The final look of the skyscraper was presented to the public in 2006. Almost immediately, representatives of the New York police said that the Freedom Tower should be better protected. In order to improve the safety of the structure, the designers decided to use concrete in the construction of the lower level. Its height was 57 meters. On the other hand, many critics insisted that this part of the skyscraper should not look like a bunker. To solve this problem, numerous glass elements were used in the facade decoration.
Construction
The construction of the new structure began in December 2006, when the first steel columns were installed at its base. It is planned that three tall office buildings and one residential building will be erected on the territory of the complex in the future. The city government wants to surround the memorial dedicated to the tragic events, opened in 2011, with them. The final aspect of the construction was the installation of a metal spire. It weighs 758 tons and has a height of 124 meters. The Freedom Tower in New York was put into operation at the end of last year. As of today, it is the tallest building in the United States (541 meters including the spire).
Specifics
For officerooms inside the tower allocated about 241 thousand square meters. In total, 69 floors are allocated for them in the lower part of the skyscraper. Under the hall, whose height is 24 meters, there are technical floors that are intended for servicing the structure. Offices end at 341 meters. Above them, the builders provided for several additional floors of technical purpose. Further, as you climb, the premises belonging to the City Television Alliance follow. The stylized antenna-spire, installed on the roof of the building, has a symbolic meaning. The fact is that thanks to its presence, the Freedom Tower in New York reaches a height of exactly 1776 feet. It was in this year that the declaration of state independence of the United States was proclaimed. Observation platforms with cafes and restaurants are equipped at an altitude of 415 and 417 meters.
Design Features
The Freedom Tower has sides, the width of which at the base differs by 61 meters. Thus, the object is characterized by virtually the same parameters as the twin towers destroyed in 2001. The exterior of the skyscraper is made up of several thousand glass elements, which are distinguished by a prism-like shape. In this regard, it seems that the building seems to shine. It should also be noted that the building blended very organically into the surrounding landscape. The construction of the facility was completed at the end of 2013, although it was put into operation a little later.
Interesting facts
OnAt the beginning of the preparatory work, before the installation of steel columns, a commemorative inscription with the name of the building and the emblem of the national flag was attached to the base of the skyscraper.
One of the most popular places in New York among travelers after the completion of construction work was precisely the Freedom Tower. Photos with this architectural masterpiece are annually taken by millions of tourists from all over the world and Americans. It should be noted that the skyscraper is open to the public, and its observation decks offer a unique view of the city.
The building has a purely commercial and office purpose. At the same time, the city government is currently considering the possibility of building several residential skyscrapers in the near future as part of the complex.
On one of the lower levels, lobbies are specially equipped, due to which the Freedom Tower has a direct connection to the PATH metro and railway lines.
Work on the further development and arrangement of the skyscraper is still ongoing.
