7 World Trade Center
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7 World Trade Center

As the first World Trade building reconstructed after September 11, major design criteria necessitated bi-directional blast protection, ventilation for the Con Edison transformers and unique lighting and reflective properties designed by the world-renowned design firm, James Carpenter Design Associates. The stainless steel, two panel design provided the strength, air flow and LED light reflection performance while delivering a stunning building façade.

7 World Trade Center

Nighttime highlights the reflective effect of the Johnson "Tri-Wire" material of the exterior panels. In addition, 30 foot interior lobby column covers decorate structural concrete columns with the same material construction as the façade, creating a uniform aesthetic design and a powerful image, consistent with the building itself.

Project Specifications

7 World Trade Center
  • Owner: Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
  • Client: Silverstein Properties und Consolidated Edison Co.
  • Location: New York, NY, USA
  • Architect: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP
  • Designer: © James Carpenter Design Associates
  • Application: Exterior facade, interior column covers
  • Material Construction: 500 Tri-Wire and 250 Tri-wire
  • Scope: 58,000 square feet of stainless steel material
  • Photos: © Andreas Keller

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