Memory Foundations
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Memory Foundations is the name given by Daniel Libeskind to his site plan for the World Trade Center, which was selected by the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation to be the master plan for rebuilding at the World Trade Center site in New York City.
Memory Foundations places at the center of the New World Trade Center a large memorial to the victims of the September 11th attacks. Surrounding the memorial will be five large office buildings arranged in an ascending spiral upward from the southeast of the site. The spiral's pinnacle — the tallest building at the site — will be the 1776 foot (541 m) Freedom Tower, designed by David Childs. Also included will be a transit station designed by Santiago Calatrava, a museum being designed by architectural firm Snøhetta, a cultural complex being designed by Frank Gehry, and various parks and public spaces.
The plan aims to fully replace the 10 million square feet (1 km²) of office space lost on September 11th, to memorialize the victims of the attacks, and to revive New York City's economy and skyline. If schedules are met, the plan should be completed by the year 2015.
Detailed information about the Memory Foundations site plan can be seen here.
[edit] See also
- 50 Tallest buildings in the U.S.
- List of Skyscrapers
- World's tallest structures
- World Trade Center
- World Trade Center site
- World Trade Center Memorial
