proposal attempted to communicate, via the manipulation of space,
narrative elements and most importantly, LIGHT,
two key ideas:
the pen of 3000 lives, the September 11th attack wrote the first
chapter of what will become this century's
defining conflict. Their stories, not simply their names,
should be a key focal point of any Memorial.
Memorials are typically constructed long after the conflict has
subsided. They are time-capsules to the past. But, in this case
the conflict has only just begun, and society needs a Memorial
which remains relevant to current and future generations
So this proposal
bisects the site into PAST
sections, creating a narrative flow from the acts of September
11th, through recovery, mourning and finally towards a future
of promise and uncertainty.
is captured by artifacts from the attack and through a focus on
individual lives and the bravery of so many fine people. The FUTURE
is illuminated by the LIGHT
the sun or moon reflected off the 1776 tower, carrying the promise
of better times deep into the pit of the World Trade Center. And
proclaiming its message of hope across the metropolitan skyline.
is complex, rich and multifaceted. Just like the multifaceted
lives which were lost, in the most complex and vital city in the
The Genuine Ideas World Trade Center
Memorial proposal was not selected as a finalist,
but you may click on the image to the right for more information
concerning this submission. Or you may click
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