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The National 9/11 Memorial: Sectional View of the North Pool

Model for "Reflecting Absence"

The architects presented this model to illustrate the design of the pools and subterranean galleries at the September 11 Memorial.
Sectional View of the North Pool

Sectional View of the North Pool

Jock-Potte/Esto / Courtesy of the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation
Architect Michael Arad wanted the National 9/11 Museum to include underground galleries adjoining reflecting pools. Visitors to the galleries would be able to view sheets of cascading water. This sectional model shows the plan for the northern pool.

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