One World Trade Center: Biography of the Building
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| Rating | : | 4.18 (814 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0316336319 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-20 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
One World Trade Center is the only book authorized by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, and the one book necessary to understand the new World Trade Center in its totality. . With more than seventy interviews with the people most intimately involved, and unprecedented access to the building site, suppliers, and archives, Dupré unfurls the definitive story of fourteen years of conflict and controversy-and its triumphant resolution. Nicholas National Shrine; and the soaring Transportation Hub. The behind-the-scenes story of the most extraordinary building in the world, from the bestselling author of SkyscrapersIn this groundbreaking history, bestselling author Judith Dupré chronicles the most astonishing architectural project in memory: One World Trade Center.The new World Trade Center represents one of the most complex collaborations in human history. It offers:Access to the minds of world-class architects, engineers, ironworkers, and other tradespeoplePanoramas of New York from One World Observatory-1,268 feet above the earthDramatic cutaways that show the bui
A++++++++++++++++++++++ from cover to cover! DJW I would give this book 10 stars if I could!WOW! From cover to cover, this book is spectacular. Everything about it is stellar. The writing is wonderful, with humor, pathos and precision. Dupre covers every aspect, from the difficult decisions in the original design (how to please all the various stakeholders and their individual desires) through all the milestones - visits by dignitaries, re-opening the transit center, benchmarks in construction, the final placem. An enlightening look into the evolution of One World Trade Center One World Trade Center is compelling biography on so many levels. Beyond the discussion of the challenges and complications surrounding this significant project, Dupré also provides behind-the-scenes glimpses into the astounding collaboration that made the construction of One World Trade Center possible. An inspiring and insightful perspective blended with a visually stunning compilation of photographs and illustrations.Without fail, I gain a new appreciat. Wonderful book with great descriptions of the building and the Mark G. Griffin Wonderful book with great descriptions of the building and the philosophy motivating the designers and the builders! Highly recommended! Mark G. Griffin
She has achieved what many thought was impossible-a book that is both popular and scholarly, and the one account that is comprehensive and accurate."David Childs, Design Partner, Skidmore, Owings & and Merrill"One of the most consequential new books about the redevelopment of the World Trade Center."David Dunlap, The New York Times"Judith Dupré's thoughtful, profoundly researched book reflects the complexity of rebuilding Ground Zero. Greenwald, Director of the 9/11 Memorial Museum"With superb writing and awesome photography, One World Trade