Architecture

Ground Zero: 'Now Comes The Hard Part'

The Libeskind plan is an "excellent choice" but...

March 3, 2003 - The Washington Post

A New Urbanist Plan For Reusing Philadelphia's Navy Base

Plans for the city-owned Navy Base call for a New Urbanist mixed-use development, and not just a high-end, 70-acre office park.

March 2, 2003 - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Rid Architecture Of Its Elitism

The people have won at Ground Zero. Other cities planning big projects should take note: Rid architecture of its elitism.

March 2, 2003 - The Christian Science Monitor

Robert Moses Lives Again At Ground Zero

Alexander Garvin, lead planner for Ground Zero, salutes Robert Moses.

March 1, 2003 - Topic Magazine

Star Architects Turn Into Media-Savvy Politicians

The public is riveted by high-profile architects that act like movie stars. Both Ground Zero design competition finalists used aggressive tactics to court the media and win the hearts of the public.

March 1, 2003 - The New York Times

Carbon Fiber: Will It Transform Architecture?

Carbon fiber is five times stronger than steel. It could be used to create safer "woven" skycrapers. Is it the material of the future?

February 28, 2003 - MetropolisMag.com

WTC Plan: Soaring Spire Over 'Sacred Ground'

The design, building the world's tallest tower, embodies a determination to rise beyond 9/11.

February 28, 2003 - The Christian Science Monitor

Readers Respond To WTC Design Decision

Readers from around the world respond to the selection of the Libeskind design for Ground Zero.

February 28, 2003 - BBC News

What Ever Happened To The Office Space?

The issue of how much office space to build has been put on the back burner. But is this good for lower Manhattan?

February 27, 2003 - New York Post

Libeskind's WTC Design Study Text

The complete text of Daniel Libeskind's statement on his team's proposal which was chosen as the winner in the WTC design competition.

February 27, 2003 - Daniel Libeskind

Ten Imperiled American Landscapes

Scenic America's publishes it's annual list of the 10 most threatened scenic landscapes.

February 27, 2003 - Scenic America

How The Ground Zero Plans Changed

After being selected, the Ground Zero design competition finalists extensively changed their designs to make them more realistic.

February 27, 2003 - The New York Times

Why Libeskind Won

Why was the design by Daniel Libeskind selected for Ground Zero?

February 27, 2003 - The New York Times

Pit As Memorial?

Berlin-based Daniel Libeskind's design will leave a deep pit as a memorial.

February 27, 2003 - The Los Angeles Times

The Power Of The Libeskind Design

The design by Studio Daniel Libeskind is powerful because it reveals and honors the foundation of the city.

February 27, 2003 - The New York Times

Eisenman Says His Team Doomed By New Urbanists

Architect Peter Eisenman says his plan did not win public endorsement because it took a direct stand against New Urbanism.

February 27, 2003 - Princeton Packet

German Architect Wins Ground Zero Design Competition

German architect Daniel Libeskind's design has been chosen for Ground Zero but the plan will continue to be debated and refined.

February 27, 2003 - BBC News

Plan For WTC Site Selected

Daniel Libeskind's designs for the WTC are selected. The new design will be taller than the Twin Towers.

February 26, 2003 - CNN

Daniel Libeskind: A Photo Essay

Photos of the designs of star architect Daniel Libeskind.

February 25, 2003 - Time

'Unprecedented' Public Participation In Planning

The process of selecting a design for Ground Zero is as important as the design itself.

February 25, 2003 - The New York Times

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