Memorial
The central tower, the highest man-made
structure, serves as a memorial not only to 9/11, but as a symbol to future peace and
global understanding.
It is planned that:
- Every country is invited to bless the
World Center as a monument and symbol of peace and hope at this memorial.
- Every religion is invited to bless the
World Center as a monument and symbol of peace and hope at this memorial.
Additionally there are memorial water
and land features on each of the original WTC footprints - with small and large areas
adjoining spaces for individuals and groups. Walls carry names of attack victims and
messages of world peace from around the world.
The central tower is lit by a warm blue
light shining upwards to the top most flag, and beyond.
Flag
It is planned that a flag of global hope
and peace is flown atop the highest peak of the central, memorial tower.
This could be a flag of the dove.
Other flags may be mounted on the top of
each of the five outer towers.
Safety
Because of the design, it is possible,
in any event or emergency, to walk from any office level, either upwards or downwards to
any ‘ring lobby’ and from there to walk directly to any other of the six towers.
Therefore, if a fire or other event made
any lower floor impassable, it will be possible to move upwards to any ring level (there
are seven) and to the safety of any of the other five towers.
In the event of a plane crash, such as
9/11, occupants who survived the impact would all be able to evacuate using any of these
paths.
Additionally the rings offer
considerable structural strength to the towers, as well as providing redundant paths for
water, power and communications.
The towers are spaced and physically
arranged so as to minimise the damage that could be caused by any single impact.
It is envisaged that each of the five
central observation deck rings is provided with a helium escape system.
Lifts
Because of the design it is possible to
provide ‘lift lobby’ concepts to all buildings., therefore saving greatly on
lift – floor space costs.
Additionally, any lift lobby (on the
same floors as the connecting rings) can service any of the World Center’s six
towers.
Free Space
The design offers a considerable amount
of space surrounding the central memorial tower and outer towers. This offers air and
light in this design, providing a three dimensional space of Cathedral grandeur, viewed
from within and outside the World Centre.
Hotel
A skew pyramid hotel is proposed on the
north-western corner of the site. The shape is such that it provides a ‘memorial
base’ effect to the rest of the World Center.
Functionality
The ‘ring lobby’ design makes
it possible to use sections of the towers for a variety of purposes, such as residential,
retail, office space, public use etc.
Outer Ring
In option A in addition to providing a
unifying symbol, the World Center’s optional outer ring is envisaged to provide a
public space balcony and gardens in the heart of Lower Manhatten.
Observation Decks
There are five observation decks (in the
form of rings consistent with the design) attached to the central tower.
The highest of these is at 135 floors,
1648 feet.
Colors, Ring Structure
The colors depicted are only proposed
suggestions, as are the form, color and size of the rings.
WTC Footprints
WTC footprints are preserved as memorial
water and land features between the three south-westerly of the World Center towers. It is
envisaged that walls are constructed around the footprints, carrying the names of 9/11 and
messages of world peace.
Detail
As depicted:
Outer tower height – 1111 feet,
340m, 90 stories
Outer tower diameters – 151 feet,
46m
Outer tower area (each level) –
18092ft2, 1682m2
Outer tower spacing – 298 feet, 91m
Memorial tower height – 1837 feet,
560m (equiv 187 stories)
About Art-Technology
Art-Technology is a design and
engineering development organisation that has been closely following developments with
regard to the World Trade Center site.
We hope and trust that New York and the
world will share our dream.
Alex Kudrasev
Art Technology Australia
