Proposal:


Two twin sister towers are built in a mirror relationship to the originals. This [re]location of the office buildings is driven by symbolism rather than practicality. The new towers rise in the spaces that were always implied by the originals and in return provide a crucial corresponding role of symbolizing the lost twin towers. It is an unambiguous sign of determination and commemoration.



The imaginary mirror plane between the old twin towers and new twin towers is the place of the memorial experience. The place is proposed as a colossal veranda that links the two new twin sisters to each other at every level, as well as bringing the memorial visitor in touch with the sacred space of the lost towers at all elevations. It is a planted green space; vital, healthy, clean, open, breathing, alive.

The memorial is a practical solution.

1. the memorial engages and commemorates the actual physical space of the tragic event.

2. the area of the memorial would be large enough and less crowded [10 times larger than the size of the tower footprints alone]. access would be at all levels.

3. the memorial structure improves the safety of each tower by providing connection and an alternate means of egress.

4. The green space helps temper the environment of the towers and the city.