Architecture: 'Commission Of The Century'

"Who would have thought a year ago that a world-class radical architect would be chosen to design the WTC site?...The selection of someone of Libeskind’s caliber for this historic project is a turning point for architecture and for the city, and it sends a clear signal that the public has an appetite for innovative design. It was public passion that forced the design competition from which Libeskind has emerged victorious."