One World Trade Center

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One World Trade Center
Freedom Tower
General information
Status Under Construction (90th Floor)
Classification Office, Dining, Observation, Retail, WTO,Commercial
Location Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States
Groundbreaking 2003
Construction started Early 2007
Opening Late 2013
Height
Antenna spire 1,776 ft (541.3 m)
Roof 1,368 ft (417 m)
Top floor 1,362 ft (415 m)
Technical details
Floor count 108
Design and construction
Architect David Childs (Skidmore, Owings & Merrill), Thomas Boada
Developer Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Engineer WSP Cantor Seinuk

The One World Trade Center ( or Freedom Tower) is the main building of the new World Trade Center complex in Lower Manhattan, New York City. The Building will be 1776 feet tall and was designed by David Childs of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. At this time, it is under construction. As Of July 28, 2011, the glass facade has reached over 45 floors. By 2013, it is planned to become the tallest building in the United States after passing the Willis Tower in Chicago, Illinois.

Planned rebuilding of the World Trade Center [change]

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