We were so inspired by the early plans of architects and designers, it's no wonder if we feel discouraged by the conflicts, controversies, and construction delays at Ground Zero. What progress has been made? Here's a chronology of the New York World Trade Center reconstruction project, starting from the earliest days after the September 11 terrorist attacks.
The New World Trade Center
See the dreams of architects and designers in these plans, drawings, and models for reconstruction at the World Trade Center on Ground Zero in New York City. Drawn nearly five years after the terrorist attacks, these images reflect years of debate and several major redesigns.
World Trade Center Proposals
Proposals for reconstruction on the site of New York's World Trade Center stirred heated debate. How could architecture meet the practical needs of the City and also honor those who were killed in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001? The Lower Manhattan Development Corporation, which coordinated the reconstruction efforts, selected seven teams of architects and designers to prepare proposals. From these proposals, the Studio Libeskind plan was selected.
Studio Libeskind World Trade Center Plans
Daniel Libeskind posed an ambitious plan for reconstruction on Ground Zero in New York City. These photos show the ideas Libeskind first proposed. The plans later went through went through many revisions.
Further Reading:
- After the World Trade Center: Rethinking New York City (Compare Prices)