World Trade Center - Terrorist Attacks
Find facts and photos for the New York World Trade Center, destroyed by terrorist attack on September 11, 2001. Also find information about plans for reconstruction on Ground Zero and other resources related to rebuilding the World Trade Center and Twin Towers after the terrorist attacks. News items are listed with the most recent information first; older news items appear lower in the list. Links to some news articles may expire over time.
The New York World Trade Center
Designed by architect Minoru Yamasaki, the World Trade Center consisted of two 110-story buildings (known as the "Twin Towers") and five smaller buildings.
Designed by architect Minoru Yamasaki, the World Trade Center consisted of two 110-story buildings (known as the "Twin Towers") and five smaller buildings.
What Happened on September 11, 2001
On September 11, 2001 terrorists flew two hijacked passenger planes into the World Trade Center Twin Towers. This photo essay gives a timeline and step-by-step chronology of the destruction of the World Trade Center Towers.
On September 11, 2001 terrorists flew two hijacked passenger planes into the World Trade Center Twin Towers. This photo essay gives a timeline and step-by-step chronology of the destruction of the World Trade Center Towers.
Did The Building Do It?
A comprehensive study from a professor working under a grant from the National Science Foundation suggests that the design of the World Trade Center buildings may have lead to their collapse during the September 2001 terrorist attacks.
A comprehensive study from a professor working under a grant from the National Science Foundation suggests that the design of the World Trade Center buildings may have lead to their collapse during the September 2001 terrorist attacks.
The New World Trade Center
See the dreams of architects and designers in these plans, drawings, and models for the new World Trade Center, including Freedom Tower, Memorial Hall, and the Transit Center. Created in 2005 and 2006, these renderings are the culmination of several years of planning and debate.
See the dreams of architects and designers in these plans, drawings, and models for the new World Trade Center, including Freedom Tower, Memorial Hall, and the Transit Center. Created in 2005 and 2006, these renderings are the culmination of several years of planning and debate.
A Dream Dies On Ground Zero
According to Ada Louise Huxtable, architecture critic at the Wall Street Journal, the new World Trade Center tower envisioned by Daniel Libeskind has seen a slow death. The dream has been replaced by "an awkwardly torqued hybrid" of the original vision, Huxtable says. Read Huxtable's commentary and responses.
According to Ada Louise Huxtable, architecture critic at the Wall Street Journal, the new World Trade Center tower envisioned by Daniel Libeskind has seen a slow death. The dream has been replaced by "an awkwardly torqued hybrid" of the original vision, Huxtable says. Read Huxtable's commentary and responses.
Why the Twin Towers Collapsed
Oct. 20, 2004: In a 500-page report, investigators are now saying that New York's World Trade Center Towers did not collapse because of problems in its design. Here's a summary of the findings.
Oct. 20, 2004: In a 500-page report, investigators are now saying that New York's World Trade Center Towers did not collapse because of problems in its design. Here's a summary of the findings.
Gehry To Design WTC Arts Building
Oct. 13, 2004: Frank Gehry's firm will join with Snøhetta to design the cultural arts and museum complex on Ground Zero, the World Trade Center site in New York City.
Oct. 13, 2004: Frank Gehry's firm will join with Snøhetta to design the cultural arts and museum complex on Ground Zero, the World Trade Center site in New York City.
WTC Architects Speak Out
Have you ever wished you could listen in on the conversations between the folks who are rebuilding in New York City? Here's your chance.
Have you ever wished you could listen in on the conversations between the folks who are rebuilding in New York City? Here's your chance.
9/11 Memorial Design Chosen
memorial design titled "Reflecting Absence" by Michael Arad and Peter Walker will be built to honor those killed at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 and February 26, 1993. Links to news reports and photos.
memorial design titled "Reflecting Absence" by Michael Arad and Peter Walker will be built to honor those killed at the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001 and February 26, 1993. Links to news reports and photos.
Revised Plans at Ground Zero
Architects and planners have been tweaking Daniel Libeskind's plan for the future World Trade Center site. These news links describe the revised plans for Freedom Tower.
Architects and planners have been tweaking Daniel Libeskind's plan for the future World Trade Center site. These news links describe the revised plans for Freedom Tower.
WTC Memorial Designs Critiqued
A roundup of commentary on architecture critics on the designs selected in the New York World Trade Center Memorial design competition.
A roundup of commentary on architecture critics on the designs selected in the New York World Trade Center Memorial design competition.
World Trade Center Memorial Design: Finalists
Photos and facts for finalists in the competition to design a memorial honoring those who died in the terrorist attacks at the New York World Trade Center.
Photos and facts for finalists in the competition to design a memorial honoring those who died in the terrorist attacks at the New York World Trade Center.
Rebuilding the World Trade Center
News media is buzzing with reports of the struggles to build a new World Trade Center complex on Ground Zero in New York City.
News media is buzzing with reports of the struggles to build a new World Trade Center complex on Ground Zero in New York City.
Libeskind's World Trade Center Plan
Selected to rebuild on Ground Zero, Studio Libeskind proposes an ambitious plan that has stirred emotion and controversy. Here are FAQ and a photo gallery.
Selected to rebuild on Ground Zero, Studio Libeskind proposes an ambitious plan that has stirred emotion and controversy. Here are FAQ and a photo gallery.
Rebuilding on Ground Zero: Santiago Calatrava
Santiago Calatrava, the Spanish architect selected to design a new train and subway station at the World Trade Center site in New York, is an inventive architect, engineer, and sculptor. Links to news commentary and photos of Calatrava's work.
Santiago Calatrava, the Spanish architect selected to design a new train and subway station at the World Trade Center site in New York, is an inventive architect, engineer, and sculptor. Links to news commentary and photos of Calatrava's work.
The New World Trade Center Proposals
Seven teams, representing some of the greatest minds in architecture, have unveiled plans for the World Trade Center site. Four of the new proposals call for building the tallest skyscraper in the world. View plans here and cast your vote.
Seven teams, representing some of the greatest minds in architecture, have unveiled plans for the World Trade Center site. Four of the new proposals call for building the tallest skyscraper in the world. View plans here and cast your vote.
Why the Twin Towers Fell
Engineers who studied the World Trade Center after the September 11 attacks explain why the Twin Towers stood as long as they did, and why they eventually collapsed.
Engineers who studied the World Trade Center after the September 11 attacks explain why the Twin Towers stood as long as they did, and why they eventually collapsed.
Designing a World Trade Center Memorial
Can stone, steel, or glass convey the horror of September 11, 2001? Architects, designers, artists, and ordinary citizens are proposing creative and powerful ideas for a World Trade Center memorial.
Can stone, steel, or glass convey the horror of September 11, 2001? Architects, designers, artists, and ordinary citizens are proposing creative and powerful ideas for a World Trade Center memorial.
Books to Remember the World Trade Center
Many of the World Trade Center books published after September 11 show details of the terrorist attack. The titles listed here recall the Twin Towers as they once were. Some emphasize spectacular color photographs, others explore the history of the buildings.
Many of the World Trade Center books published after September 11 show details of the terrorist attack. The titles listed here recall the Twin Towers as they once were. Some emphasize spectacular color photographs, others explore the history of the buildings.
World Trade Center Reconstruction Plans
After many months of discussion and debate, planners unveiled six proposals for the World Trade Center site. The proposals were widely criticized by architects and laypeople. Here are facts and images, along with a chance to add your views.
After many months of discussion and debate, planners unveiled six proposals for the World Trade Center site. The proposals were widely criticized by architects and laypeople. Here are facts and images, along with a chance to add your views.
World Trade Center Construction Facts
Find construction details, photos, and resources for learning about New York's World Trade Center, destroyed by terrorist attack on September 11, 2001.
Find construction details, photos, and resources for learning about New York's World Trade Center, destroyed by terrorist attack on September 11, 2001.
Minoru Yamaski, WTC Architect
The architect of the New York Trade Center comments on his design, describing the buildings as a symbol of peace.
The architect of the New York Trade Center comments on his design, describing the buildings as a symbol of peace.
After 911, Restoration Begins at Home
In the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks, home renovation projects bring hope and comfort.
In the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks, home renovation projects bring hope and comfort.
The World Trade Center: Collapse of the Twin Towers
New York's World Trade Center Towers were built for strength but could not withstand the fires from terrorist attacks. This article summarizes news reports and commentary shortly after the terrorists attacks. Included are links to maps, photos, and engineering details.
New York's World Trade Center Towers were built for strength but could not withstand the fires from terrorist attacks. This article summarizes news reports and commentary shortly after the terrorists attacks. Included are links to maps, photos, and engineering details.
September 11 Attacks As Seen From Space
The effects of terrorists crashing airplanes into the World Trade Center and Pentagon on September 11, 2001 were devastating to most people around the world. But, what kind of effect did the terrorist attacks of September 11 have off the Earth?
The effects of terrorists crashing airplanes into the World Trade Center and Pentagon on September 11, 2001 were devastating to most people around the world. But, what kind of effect did the terrorist attacks of September 11 have off the Earth?
Ground Zero
Since 911, the former location of the World Trade Center has gained a prominent location in New York City tourism. Find information about the visitors platform, web cams, photo galleries and more online with these links.
Since 911, the former location of the World Trade Center has gained a prominent location in New York City tourism. Find information about the visitors platform, web cams, photo galleries and more online with these links.