Why No One Wants This New York Skyscraper
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@MikeThurston Рік тому
I appreciate the effort that goes into making these videos. I’ve been watching since 2018 and the quality keeps improving 🤝
@davidmin3583 Рік тому
Ha this feels like some MCU crossover when you realise UKpostsr have other interests than their channels topic
@jch010 Рік тому
Guess a Dubai collab soon? Mega Projects and Mega biceps... Freds looking like hes been hittin the gym
@mfbikle Рік тому
You two should do a collaboration on worlds top gyms!
@karkevicius Рік тому
Uncle mikes interested in architecture?
@kailashbtw9103 Рік тому
This was one of the best ones yet, blown away by the quality, detail, and through working knowledge. This is something I could literally see on major networks like CNN.
@Mr-DNA_ Рік тому
The documentaries on this channel are reaching a level quality I didn't know was possible.
@jeremyl862 Рік тому
I KNOW!!!
@snakedoktor6020 Рік тому
...level of quality...
@ringonhomes Рік тому
Concur!
@snakedoktor6020 Рік тому
@@bloquesuperlativo8968 next time how about try not saying.
@Mr-DNA_ Рік тому
@@snakedoktor6020 I just noticed. I'm stupid. xD
@BrandonJXN2 Рік тому
As a skyscraper nerd, I have been a fan of this channel for years. I love how the quality of the content has not only improved but evolved. B1M is truly a treasure.
@StopMediaFakery Рік тому
It's a great channel, but he let himself down in this video by trying to sell us the most blatant hoax in history, as real. That face he pulled at 9:14 is just embarrassing. Freem&s0n Fred shouldn't have included that.
@Trey4x4 Рік тому
Oh ya well I've been a fan for a decade!
@vinny7114 Рік тому
I couldn't agree more.
@DaveSCameron Рік тому
Nah, it's bollox!
@stijnvdv2 Рік тому
How many skyscrapers does NY need? I mean most of them are half empty, nobody can even live in NY coz of the insane property prices that are kept artificially high for both residents as well as businesses, the city is a cesspool of crime, murder and woke mentally insane people and politics, most of the working class and rich are moving out as a result of it and the city is basically an empty shell of it's former self. It's not anymore the place like Home Alone 2 where you want to spend your vacation as Kevin McCallister.
@dapeach06 Рік тому
I think redesigning the lower levels is crucial and I'm glad they're doing it. But topping it with slanted diamonds would be SO much cooler than flat roofs
@ajplays7241 Рік тому
Eh a twin to ONE WTC would be nice
@zellafae 11 місяців тому
@@ajplays7241that would be cool but i don’t think the foot print would allow for it
@Riquezx06 10 місяців тому
They don't will made twins again (another one equal the Freedom Tower)
@ajplays7241 8 місяців тому
Sure they can There’s a construction called retrofitting or you can do a skinny building that can look “mistakenly” like twins but not actually being twins if that makes sense so where we could have twin shadows casting in the city and also Make it look like twins from facing the site from jersey
@Noisy_Cricket 8 місяців тому
Nah, I hate the slated diamonds. It should be similar to 1WTC to call back to the twins.
@DanteTimberwolf Рік тому
Personally I feel like the diamond is the best, it compliments 1wtc well. It's striking and pops out of the skyline in a similar way I think the twin towers did. It's kinda sad that construction on this site is still unfinished after 17 years. I wasn't around when the original towers were destroyed, but I still feel like it's important that this site is completely rebuilt.
@robert7567 Рік тому
As a New Yorker, I can’t tell you how disappointed I am that reconstruction on this site is still incomplete.😬😬😬
@ummi604 Рік тому
It will be incomplete for the rest of the ages.
@IllusiveDude Рік тому
probably for the better to be honest, NYC real estate is already way overpriced
@benwalter4842 Рік тому
I still wished that they made two 112 storied freedom towers (with the current design of course).
@laugh-cry-n-think_ Рік тому
Seriously, I was in 7th grade when the towers fell. This is crazy lol
@hd-xc2lz Рік тому
Rebuild was ruined ages ago by the slick, generic Freedom Tower. And one always should keep in mind that Twin Towers occupancy was less that 50% in 2001, i.e. replacing the square footage lost made zero commercial sense.
@elgreco75 Рік тому
Even as a New Yorker who was an adult when 9/11 happened I had no idea the status of the WTC unfinished buildings. Thank you for shedding a light on this story. The level of detail and journalism you put into your videos is paramount.
@512TheWolf512 Рік тому
ironic that he dares call them "iconic" if even ney yorkers themselves have no idea on what is going on there
@elgreco75 Рік тому
@Kissvag Ina How do you know what I have done or not done? I kept up with it for years, just not lately, after a while it faded away into the background like most things do in ones life.
@kunaldahiya310 Рік тому
@Kissvag Ina tf
@jeez5735 Рік тому
@Kissvag Ina what crawled up your ass and died?
@tiffprendergast Рік тому
@@elgreco75 me too
@tayzonday Рік тому
How versatile is a foundation that has not been built on? Will the foundation be good forever? Does it constrain the building that can be built on top of it?
@timspiker Рік тому
Why do I see you commenting everywhere? It's been 2 years, make a video Chocolate Rain guy!
@aceman0000099 10 місяців тому
@@timspiker he doesn't need to
@timspiker 10 місяців тому
@@aceman0000099 booo
@alanclark639 9 місяців тому
Have a think about the original Building 7 and then couple it with the U.K.'s Boris Johnson saying "Let's get Brexit done."
@3orM00Rrecharacters 9 місяців тому
Chocolate Rainman for the win! Great questions, would love to know.
@brookiedaboss5434 Рік тому
Nothing can top the original trade centers. You could literally see them from anywhere in New York and I wish they would make these two towers the same way so that you could see them from all over the place in New York City.
@alanclark639 9 місяців тому
I have two views of New York in my office - can't see WTC in either of them - it's behind the Empire State so blocked from view.
@peacefulrecharge896 8 місяців тому
One of the most iconic buildings ever.
@Thunder-acro 8 місяців тому
Imagine how traumatic that would be for the families of the victims. Or even for the survivors. That might be one of the underlying issues for why it's not being done.
@user-xd1gt9if2v 8 місяців тому
No cause then the bad guys just know how to bring them dowb
@josettesantana5169 8 місяців тому
From someone that worked the sight I can tell you we have had mixed emotions on if and how it should have been built. The original to us just means resiliency and strength. That even though we have fallen we came back up the same but stronger. But then we also feel we need to leave well enough alone. So many souls are there that must be left alone to rest and realize that it’s where we go to remember all whom perished there.
@deronn.j6088 Рік тому
As a kid, I'd always open Google earth and explore New York. I'd always follow the news on the reconstruction of the WTCs. I still do actually, sometimes. Thank you B1M for keeping on fueling my love of New York and skyscrapers.
@jacklandis Рік тому
Me too ❤
@groskouike2972 Рік тому
Me too Little french guy in French county... I'd open Google earth to see when there were updates lol...
@jaredmehrlich6683 Рік тому
Funny because when I was a kid before the internet I acquired a map of NYC from an old National Geographic magazine and explored the streets. Huge NY obsession as a kid.
@worldtravelimagesnet Рік тому
When I was a kid I dreamed that there was something like the internet, I had to look up pictures of city skylines in dictionaries and other books. Made drawings of the skylines from the books.
@neeljavia2965 Рік тому
Me too. I always look upto cities across the world especially New York.
@johann.desouza Рік тому
It is a difficult situation to be in. Apart from these 4 stages, the WTC also faces the public eye. We're talking about buildings being built on the sites of pain, horror and sorrow. Anything less than perfect can be disastrous and that's not a good position for anyone to find themselves in.
@blu3_enjoy Рік тому
building amongst the blood and bone
@RichieD_21 Рік тому
@@blu3_enjoy i searched through blood and bone on 9/11 looking for my brother He was in northern Canada.....
@steveperreira5850 Рік тому
Oh the drama! And what about the bumblebees?
@BW-qu6py Рік тому
Think about it this way, if you were told on 9/12/2001 that it wouldn’t be rebuilt by 2022…. Everyone would have been outraged.
@victorsamsung2921 Рік тому
You could have just rebuilt the Twins, taller, stronger and safer somewhere else on the 16 acre site. But it just ended up in a debacle due to megalomaniacs like Silverstein and the Port Authority wanting it "their" way.
@TheJojo01902 Рік тому
Fascinating complex current topic + captivating footage + British accent + Fred Mills in a tight black tee shirt + excellent script + Fred Mills’ biceps = a superb video.
@markmh835 Рік тому
Yup, that about sums it all up. Especially the biceps part....... 😲😱
@thatonepersonuh Рік тому
Thankyou Mr Mills. I am currently so interested in architecture and your clear narrating and editing style really helps. Thankyou.
@sonderment Рік тому
i loved the original design of 2WTC, the diamonds look so sick.
@steveperreira5850 Рік тому
It’s easy to explain the diamonds, it Has to be, the chosen people control the diamond industry, why not flaunt it! I would not buy a diamond if my life depended on it. A piece of glass can be made to look better
@intrstn Рік тому
@@steveperreira5850 bro what.
@TheAnnoyingBoss Рік тому
@@steveperreira5850 a piece of glass isn't nearly indestructible.
@huwdte Рік тому
@@TheAnnoyingBoss a diamond isn't nearly indestructible it's actually quite easy to shatter a diamond. Hitting it with a hammer can probably shatter it
@jasoncaine2600 Рік тому
@@huwdte technically you could shatter a diamond with a hammer but it is not easy it is actually very difficult and in most cases it won't do anything. Too shatter it you need a diamond with inclusions and internal weakness and you have to hit it with enough force and in the right spot for it to shatter. You're on the internet bro... use it 🤷♂️
@matthewmcree1992 Рік тому
These videos are always so well done. Excellent research, fantastic video editing and cinematography, and a (very handsome and buff) narrator with a perfect voice for documentaries. I really appreciate the consistent quality and approachability of B1M videos! Keep it up Fred and all the other producers!
@dondappa7701 7 місяців тому
No doubt don’t know why his head looks out Inside the wtc
@F22ERaptor Рік тому
Great show. It's very professional and what's great is that you get information from different sources all of which are genuine.
@PopTartBandwagn Рік тому
The diamond columns are in my opinion the best looking design. I remember visiting ground zero right after the memorial was open and while 1WTC was still being built. We got a private tour of 3WTC and there was a large model of how the site may look, and it had the diamond columns and I was in awe at how elegant 2WTC would look like. Still the best option in my opinion if they decide to go forward.
@exonorated5092 Рік тому
Totally agree. It gives off a timeless look; even gives me chills of sorts.
@John_Weiss Рік тому
Yeah, I like the original 2WTC diamond columns and slanted roof.
@KennyGBeBopTV Рік тому
I want the original back
@mudman6156 Рік тому
Concur. The original design for the new 2 World Trade Center still looks the best…BY FAR. It’s a very elegant, modern design that is timeless in it’s design. It would never look old.
@dapeach06 Рік тому
Before the 2WTC design was released, and before the freedom tower design was chosen, I drew a really similar design for a high school assignment, except it was 3 diamonds, and linked like the Petronas towers. I was so happy when I saw the 4 diamond design, and so disappointed that it still hasn't been built
@clarkdowdall09 Рік тому
Your channel is second to none for content like this. The good work doesn’t go unnoticed!
@broyofroyo1207 Рік тому
They got great content
@silvertbird1 Рік тому
These programs are as informative as they are professionally produced - and by a content creator who looks like a special forces officer. I’ve learned a great deal about a subject I knew little about but have always found fascinating.
@LMays-cu2hp Рік тому
Thank you for sharing. I had family members who worked in the old-World Trade Center 4 Building many years ago. I miss the older buildings that were there in the 1970s of this great city!
@stamge3076 Рік тому
I remember researching the WTC site as a kid around 10-11 years ago. Nice to see 1WTC is now complete. Crazy to think neither 2WTC or 5WTC haven't even left the ground yet.
@joeyharper4976 Рік тому
me too!
@ajplays7241 Рік тому
I feel like Two World Trade would’ve been built faster if it was A. Closer to One WTC and b restored the “Twinning” aspect
@baahcusegamer4530 Рік тому
Tremendous production quality B1M! Thank you for striking a good balance between your signature humor, information and respect for a construction site that is, for many Americans like me, still a painful thing to think about.
@emoji_page 6 місяців тому
The thing is the Twin Towers should have been represented by TWIN TOWERS. That should have been the basic fundamental concept in construction. The original twin towers were two identical buildings side by side, like the Petronas Towers. Imagine two Taipei towers side by side! 🤩 🤩
@TintFrenzy 5 місяців тому
This is more of “Brother towers” or “Cousin Towers”
@robbyirwin4846 Рік тому
So glad I found this channel!! Thanks for the hard work and detail that go into these videos!!
@magomarc1 Рік тому
The first WTC2 design is unbeatable. Simply amazing. I hope they keep the dimond design.
@ArkSucksAtGames 10 місяців тому
I don’t like it. It should be very similar to either the original 2WTC or the current 1WTC to mirror the twin tower silhouette. They could also do an outdoor observation deck on the roof if the go with a different design like the original 2WTC, which 1WTC really lacks.
@OeaoTaruaYT 6 місяців тому
@@ArkSucksAtGamesI agree. The site is a memorial so why even make it look different? I like the old one too but I'd like it more if it looks likes that current WTC1
@taotaoliu2229 Рік тому
The fact that 2WTC is still incomplete frustrates me to no end.
@M21655 Рік тому
Why?? You didn’t help design, pay, or build it. Stick with your selling cars and leave the skyscraper jobs to the geniuses
@ironmatic1 Рік тому
@@M21655 lmao what the geniuses
@MarloSoBalJr Рік тому
@@M21655 A genius would leave the site alone and keep it just ONE WTC
@ayannahendricks6266 Рік тому
Ny needs no new buildings for offices esp now that such a larger portion of office workers refuse to return to working 5 days a week. As a NYC resident I can ‘t see how NY will recover until that changes? So many empty businesses these days.
@pictobloxer5412 2 дні тому
@@M21655 Where would the funds be coming from???
@hoopie1022 Рік тому
One of the best and most comprehensive videos I’ve ever seen on any topic. Amazing work !
@philthewriter Рік тому
Love the storytelling that goes into these videos, and the longer form. Thanks for the entertainment.
@joeyslush8859 Рік тому
I love the new style of docs and how you guys are tackling projects as well as the ethical dilemmas that surround them. All wicked cool and so important for modern city planning and architecture!
@REdgar66 Рік тому
I absolutely love this new format. These new 30 minute episodes definitely take the channel to the next level of reporting. Don’t get me wrong I love learning about the build and seeing Fred get his feet muddy, but knowing the story behind that process makes the actual build (or lack thereof) even more exciting. Well done! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
@sc9041 Рік тому
Ney York was an amazing experience. Only been once. Had a vibe that I wanted more of. Living in the city blows my mind with the cost of living. Lots of respect for all the people that make it work. Hope to take my family back there and let them feel all that energy.
@zippyjer Рік тому
Excellent report and production quality… as usual🤓👍🏼
@RoccosVideos Рік тому
Ever since I was a kid skyscrapers have interested me. This helps feed that fascination. Good work B1M.
@jppcasey Рік тому
I was the Local 15d Party Chief who laid out the foundation for 2 WTC. I was working for Halmar International at the time. We did all the pile caps, grade beams, anchor bolts, and the shear walls below sidewalk grade. We had started doing the core foundation as well. Before that I was also the head Party Chief working for Yonkers/Tully/Pegno that did the PATH Train Restoration project at Ground Zero after 9/11. We built the temporary station right on top of the old station to reopen the tunnels going into Jersey. I remember when we got down to the original footings and removed the old steel base plates, the original surveyor's centerlines were still visible. I hit those centerlines within an 1/8". It was a great relief for me to be able to "check" into something that was original to the site layout at the very bottom of the pit.
@salarkhan5722 Рік тому
Good
@OscarBlancoSketchToon_com Рік тому
Could engine fuel burning on top floors bring the whole megastructure down in a few seconds to the point of absolute obliteration, leaving only fine rubble? (and that's including all those beams!) Just curious about the point of view of an expert who was actually there on the building site and who knows his stuff. I understand if you can't be open about it, assuming you still work with the same people.
@lorigearhardt2371 Рік тому
Very cool!
@earlpipe9713 Рік тому
It must've been extremely surreal working in the bottom of that pit for the first time
@jppcasey Рік тому
@@earlpipe9713 It was very emotional in the beginning. Even years later it still affects me sometimes.
@Priscilams78 7 місяців тому
That site is cursed... the idea of constructing a new wtc there gives me chills! 😮
@merefazildost Рік тому
Your content has always been good. But really impressed where the channel has come in terms of production quality. Keep up the good work!
@tangoteamleader Рік тому
Been watching this channel for a little over 5 years. Looking back, it’s crazy how much production value has increased. Truly one of your best pieces so far!
@veldinjoeable Рік тому
I never understood why 2 World Trade Center can’t just be identical to one. I think it would truly restore the skyline. I don’t know if the foundation could make it look symmetrical or not.
@shmeckle666 9 місяців тому
Yeah I agree, I’d personally like that the best. Shit I thought they should just…rebuild the two towers exactly how they were. But I understand why that wasn’t ideal. Second best would be to just…build two identical towers. One with the spire one without. The Diamond one looks heat. But let’s be honest, two identical would be the best looking-in my opinion.
@ziggypop79 8 місяців тому
Exactly, it’s a no brainier, 20 years of 3 separate redesigns, and still no anchor tennant. People want a replica of wtc1. The answer is staring them in the face and would be more attractive to tenants.
@Nikowalker007 8 місяців тому
That would be the best solution and keep everyone happy/satisfied imo
@sam23696 7 місяців тому
I don't think they want the appearance of twin towers on the site anymore for obvious reasons. Also, WTC1 has already been designed to symbolically represent the original two buildings, it's supposed to look like the twin towers merged together. Following that design philosophy have a second identical tower makes no sense. It would be like saying "here is where the quad towers used to stand, all 4 of them identical"
@stankbagel1265 7 місяців тому
Building another set of twin towers would honestly in my opinion show the world that we have not moved on and that we still want things as they were, I think 1 WTC is fine as it is and the diamond tower would complement it but that's my opinion on it.
@ilovethe1950s Рік тому
The new 'leaked' design is an improvement from the stairstepping IMO. But the diamond design will always be my favorite. It complements everything so well.
@antisymmetric237 Рік тому
I really enjoy watching your episodes; they are very interesting and insightful. Great job!
@Morgan-iv4ye Рік тому
The original diamond design was iconic and hopefully comes back
@bennettfoley3018 Рік тому
As a NY'er who, while very young, had family friends directly affected, I really appreciate the way in which you have depicted the events of 9/11. I hate seeing the photos, and worst of all the videos of the event itself. Sometimes the subject needs to be talked about, but there's no need to glorify it. This is one of the most respectful depictions I have ever seen. Thank you. P.S. Informally, the name 'Freedom Tower' has heavy association with Bush. We call it 'One World Trade'.
@victorsamsung2921 Рік тому
_Patriot Act joins the chat ..._
@philipthomey7884 Рік тому
Freedom Tower, Freedom Fries, Freedom Fuel. Freedom convoy, give it a rest america.
@JJAB91 Рік тому
Freedom Tower it is then.
@rsr789 Рік тому
@@philipthomey7884 Ironically, they are less free than many other 1st world countries...
@llothar68 Рік тому
I love to watch it every few years. Remember the fun time sitting in a beer bar in Thailand and seeing USA gets kicked in the Arse. I’m an atheist German by the way but revenge for Vietnam and Grenada
@fytghggyungf7601 Рік тому
Such a bummer that it wasn’t built. I always thought the original quad diamond design was the best looking building out of anything they were building down there.
@norfolx Рік тому
Thank you for such a compherensive analysis and delving into history to bring it all to us here!
@DanoFSmith-yc9tg Рік тому
I wish they would have done the original rendition with a series of buildings in a circle around the site, it would have looked very classy, paying respect to the site, yet subconsciously sending the message for generations that this site has extremely special meaning as it interferes with Manhattan’s classic grid layout.
@thomgizziz 9 місяців тому
Awww you were too late to the kiss ass train and senpai didnt notice you, try harder next time.
@Noisy_Cricket 8 місяців тому
That's basically whats happening still, but they're not all going to look the same.
@sydmccreath4554 8 місяців тому
Too “wild” and “zany” for backward America.
@starjun010 8 місяців тому
I totally agree the hodge podge of skyscrapers without any coherence ruined the fitting masterplan by Libeskind!
@slimvfxx Рік тому
It’s so upsetting to see that 21 years later, the legendary wtc project is still not complete, but at the positive side, maybe it means that the architectural community needs more time to establish what they want/can do in wtc 2 and 5, and maybe change a lot of plans for the better regarding the extra space
@goaway9977 Рік тому
Yeah I hope Lucky Larry hasn't lost too much money through all this. Mustn't be cheap having all that prime real estate with nothing on.
@r62aguy85 Рік тому
They F*** up this project since day 1 with not putting up the twin towers as they were the skyline is horrible now the twins gave it some decency
@ajplays7241 Рік тому
I’ve been quietly hoping it would Be sites to new Twin towers since the Angle from 2 and 5 would restore the skyline in that part
@MikeHarris1984 Рік тому
I love these longer Documentary style episodes!!! I can't believe I missed this episode when it released!!
@bikerchrisukk Рік тому
Well done for the effort on this video. I'm so glad I only design extensions, individual houses and small residential estates. So much less hassle and no political issues...unless a proposal is next to an MP's property of course.
@fareshajjar1208 Рік тому
The process actually starts by paying off union bosses and then arranging for the labor union to skim 27% off the cost of the project.
@HackeemAlves Рік тому
The quality of this channel just keeps improving with every video. I can never get enough of the B1M.
@lucasrem Рік тому
less bim is better, we need to develop cities for people, and not for the banking scum.
@neanda Рік тому
What a very interesting video, and I'm not even into construction, but I love it when people, like your good self and production team, explain how things work or are created. UKposts has been suggesting some good channels to me recently, and this is one of those ones I didn't know I needed. Thank you, I'm gonna check out your back catalog.
@dennis954rr01 7 місяців тому
So glad I stumbled across your channel the quality of your work is exceptional and the topics are so well researched. Thanks
@maggimar3118 Рік тому
B1M's coverage of architecture and urban planning is unique in its kind. Watch every video and this review is pure excellence! Enjoyed every minute.
@juangal7569 Рік тому
Your devotion in creating these high quality videos of different structures is just phenomenal. It just gets better and better, from the various topics of a building, to the history it's being told connected back. Exceptional. The editing is great, I always love seeing those different views of the buildings since it's only possible to capture them on a drone.
@JimmyFingers19 7 місяців тому
The Tower looks really nice, but I am disappointed that they did not construct 2 twins like before
@DrHotelMario Рік тому
I remember following the development of 1WTC since I was a kid, back to when it was the Freedom Tower. With how troubled that development was, I wrote off the rest of the towers as pipedreams.
@shaunflanagan8735 Рік тому
Such a dedicated channel,you do a great job at reporting things that go unreported and unnoticed as well as great at investigations. It's easy to see why you have had success. I genuinely find this interesting.
@StephenMcFadden Рік тому
Great work as usual. Current New Yorker and love hearing the business ins and out of the building/construction industry.
@sympostersyndrome Рік тому
You thought you could make a whole documentary, put it on UKposts for free, and we wouldn't notice? Wrong, we noticed and this is a phenomenal research project. Thank you for all the hard work in bringing us these updates-earned a subscriber!
@sifridbassoon Рік тому
Damn Fred! I'm amazed you can research and produce such a great video. Especially considering how many hours you must spend in the gym. 😊
@TacticalTrucker Рік тому
_I really love the sward column structure, I even made a 3-D render from foundation to top columns of the structure before they even completed the foundation, I explored the rendered internal structure of the building and fell in love with it_
@KazimaliMawji Рік тому
I miss the weeks when you don't upload but this long doc just makes up for it. Quality of your docs is just next level.
@johnpetty3574 11 місяців тому
I stayed in the Millennium across from this place ,this past Xmas. That building is awesome.
@Cosmo_1128 9 місяців тому
Finally a nice comment
@btbfree 11 місяців тому
Fred Mills is bringing us quality content. I always enjoy his videos. I have no words anymore on what's going on in NYC in regards to the affordable housing crisis. The fight between the government and private developers will never cease.
@wepoststuff Рік тому
I'm sure these longer videos take a ton of work but omg do I love them! Truly the #1 construction channel on UKposts
@mattypurcell Рік тому
Your content is unreal mate, appreciate it, your bloody unreal at production of these informative doco style vids, cheers
@user-of3ir6no3i 8 місяців тому
It's not just about the design, but also about the height. Freedom Tower is also disliked by many, perhaps because it lacks the grandeur that the Twin Towers had. I think a tower like WTC2 with a height of around 600-600+ meters would have been liked by people, even regardless of the design, but unfortunately the authorities do not want to see towers taller than the Freedom Tower in New York.
@Nikowalker007 8 місяців тому
They should just build the identical one , that would be symbolic and great tribute to the original WTCs
@Timothy1976 7 місяців тому
Do you think they will ever be built
@Pihasanddunes1 9 місяців тому
This is a marvelous channel; respect to all involved.
@ceruleangolem4936 Рік тому
When UKposts "started", there was a conversation about how it would substitute TV or legacy media. Prank videos, family vlogs, some of the weirdest challenges, for example, made question this forecast. Then, a channel like this shows up. What a marvelous work of journalism. Congratulations!!
@Lukeyou983 Рік тому
Absolutely incredible documentary. Congrats on the efforts to get this story made by the B1M team. You’re all awesome. I’ve literally been watching this project since the events of 911. I used to follow a webcam and watched all the structures get built unfortunately though I’ve since lost the link. I will continue to follow the ups and downs of 2 wtc. I loved the original fosters design. Got to be my favourite architectural design company. I can’t wait to see you guys do next.
@lok777 Рік тому
It is like watching a grift in action. Oh wait, it is.
@user-sf1dq2iv4j День тому
The original complex was the absolute best and beautiful inside and out it’s so heartbreaking it’s all gone now
@wolfreicherter748 Рік тому
I really enjoy these videos. Great style. Visually as well as narration and graphics
@dkpqzm Рік тому
Kudos to your production team Fred. Your channel is the most professional you can find anywhere.
@FrnnkEducation Рік тому
You took me on a full journey I didn't expect. Thank you. Incredible work
@Gumshrud1 9 місяців тому
Your videos are very well organized and easy learning as you explain the subject well. thanks.
@tedjohnson64 9 місяців тому
Fascinating topic, very impressed by the thoughtful research that went into this!
@ansfelt8154 Рік тому
Just went to NYC recently for the first time. As a European, I'm forever struck by its formidable verticality. Your channel helps me heal the traveller blues :P edit for the comments - I know Europe isn't a country, but it's my cultural and political identity nonetheless :)
@seanpruitt6801 Рік тому
I am shocked how little skyscrapers there are in Europe!!! Hope you can come back.
@ivy_47 Рік тому
@@seanpruitt6801 We just had a video here about how Frankfurt is one the only EU cities with an appreciable amount of skyscrapers lol
@z000mbful Рік тому
@@ivy_47 not only Frankfurt, London and Warsaw also
@seanpruitt6801 Рік тому
@@ivy_47 compared to Asia and North America that’s not a lot. I said “very little” meaning not a lot in comparison to other wealthy parts of the world. IE the US Canada Japan China etc.
@Tobi-ln9xr Рік тому
@@seanpruitt6801 Yeah that’s because European cities have centuries old city centres. Most cities have skylines with huge cathedrals and buildings from the Middle Ages. Towers would absolutely not fit into that.
@billfrancis7852 Рік тому
Between this guy’s voice, the music and the compelling stories this one of my favorite channels. Great production quality, not too long, not too short.
@PremierCCGuyMMXVI Рік тому
I’ve been following the World Trade Center since I was young, I find the buildings there to be beautiful architecture. I’m hoping WTC 2 is built but we will see. Thanks for this video.
@lesleyM84 8 місяців тому
the Memorial Fountains and the Museum are so critical to the healing from this tragedy.. i guess seeing beautiful new buildings up also helps…
@howardshepherdson2925 Рік тому
Just loving the increased production values, quality commentary and analysis on the channel. One of the best things on UKposts.
@dinofrangiamore Рік тому
Always enjoy these videos. This one really brought home all the difficulties in building skyscrapers, not just architecture and engineering, but finance, politics, etc. Thanks!
@Johnny2Bags47 Рік тому
And brought me home as a pilot that avoids buildings and terrorists. It's a tough job But somebody has to do it. I kinda think of myself and fellow pilots that avoid these situations ..well I guess you can say we're like Angles and we're just doing our jobs...if we get you on the ground safely suffice to say. Like guardian angels. Can I get an amen
@JakvsMetalheads999 7 місяців тому
2WTC, in my opinion, should just be another 1WTC. That design looks great, and having new restored "Twin Towers" on the skyline would be both aesthetically great looking and very symbolic.
@justincuffley2321 Рік тому
Awesome. Glad I stumbled upon your channel.
@zacharynewton2361 Рік тому
Absolutely top-notch narrative development and story telling. Thank you so much for your hard work, extensive research, and willingness to confront contentious topics.
@elforeign Рік тому
I swear Fred is Morpheus and the B1M is the red pill. This new direction of the documentaries is just fantastic. This feels like a BBC Earth special but for construction.
@simonkaggwanjala Рік тому
Did you know it was an inside job?
@davidwills3784 Рік тому
What a fantastic video, well done you guys I enjoy watching these fantastic and informative programmes.
@walksNwags 13 днів тому
I only started watching your videos yesterday... this one is a little older but beautifully edited. Reminds me of Dodford. I wonder if he was ever your editor?
@jm2437 Рік тому
Excellent video! Another new yorker here, was in the rebuild twin towers camp. Still disappointed that they didn't go that route, but I accepted it when the obvious made it self known. I came to like the "final design " for the site, mostly because of 2wtc and the 4 diamond look, and it's heartbreaking every time they redesign it away from that eye catching iconic shape. Really hated the BIG boring stacked glass boxes, so I guess anything that isn't that is a good thing, maybe.
@qwerty112311 Рік тому
Same exact exterior to 111+ stories would have been the best, imo. They’d probably do the interior slightly differently, though.
@intrstn Рік тому
I agree, the Diamond shape Fosters design was THEE best design for 2 wtc. Every other proposition put out just looks average.
@cyclonicleo Рік тому
Vacancies will always be a challenge for sjyscraper projects, so maybe its time developers looked at symbiosis: dedicating part of the building to residential apartment use and the rest office space (which admittedly is already done now) or, converting the older buildings to residential spaces, so workers have living quarters much closer to the new skyscrapers that will hopefully house them, even if its only for a few days a week.
@ajplays7241 Рік тому
The issue is I DON’T think anyone wants to live. Anywhere near that site due to 9/11
@bsm2001yt 8 місяців тому
who wants to live where they work?
@deadadventure8318 8 місяців тому
@@bsm2001yt or maybe the people that work there don't live in the same building? the first five floors could be office space and the rest accommodations.
@whatsthebigfndeal 7 місяців тому
Most of the people who can actually afford to live there don't want to.
@Distress. 7 місяців тому
@@bsm2001yt Everyone who throughout history lived in apartments above their shops. Besides just because it has office space there doesn't mean you have to work there.
@charlesomwoyo5904 Рік тому
This guy speaks the way engineers want to listen, very calm and relaxed
@markmh835 Рік тому
This took me more than 32 minutes to watch. I had to keep rewinding it to hear the parts I missed when I was mesmerized by the bicep display.
@HunterKutz Рік тому
This is a proper mini documentary! Incredible stuff!
@gljamil Рік тому
Another excellent production by B1M staff! Good, actual, well-documented discussions.
@northofthestar388 7 місяців тому
Its odd. The tower looks like it always belonged there. It looks iconic and like it has existed for decades. It looks so right and natural if you showed me a photo of it in the new york city skyline i wouldn't even think it didnt belong. I love it.
@smokingzombiefilms Рік тому
I liked the idea of rebuilding them exactly the same except one story higher with a memorial park on ground level between them
@JK-hj4mn Рік тому
Absolute masterpiece. Proud to say I discovered this channel early on, but what’s it become…WOW!
@NICOGIA300 Рік тому
Absolutely one of my favorite channels on UKposts!! Keep you the fantastic work!
@front2back3 Рік тому
I appreciate the thoroughness of your presentation.
@fieldsofgold775 7 місяців тому
Fascinating. The changing dynamics. Architecture,Engineering and Building are three of humanity’s more nobler traits.
@Javier_Jimenez71 Рік тому
I remember being in the theatre watching Madagascar 3 with my family. There’s a scene that had the original design of the new buildings in the background and I said “Oh wow, they added the World Trade Center…” as the designs had recently been made public. Thank you for this video, I was curious as to why some of those buildings didn’t go up. Cheers 🥃
@allentoyokawa9068 Рік тому
theater*
@raucousraptor Рік тому
@@allentoyokawa9068 "theatre" is a valid spelling.
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