World Trade Center 1, 2
Minoru Yamasaki
- Outline
- The core and tubular columns around the perimeter bear the load, creating a pillar-less office space. The elevator utilizes a sky lobby system for efficient operation. After the building was destroyed by the September 1, 2001 terrorist attacks in the U.S., a memorial facility and museum were constructed on the site.
- Location
- USA
- Journal
- Shinkenchiku 2025:08
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- Shop
- Special Link
- Matrix of 100 Years of Architecture(The 100th Anniversary of Shinkenchiku)
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- 1970s
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