From a distance, the Oculus Building looks a like the dove of peace rising. The Oculus is part of the World Trade Centre masterplan conceived by Daniel Libeskind and designed by Santiago Calatrava and completed in 2016. It is part of the lasting reminder of the 9/11 attacks and is positioned in such a way that each September 11th it is in alignment with the sun’s solar angles from 8:46 am, when the first plane struck, until 10:28 am, when the second tower collapsed. Through the entral skylight, light washes the Oculus floor with a the 'Wedge of Light' that moves across the floor and illuminates two parallel columns of light at the time of the attacks of the original Twin Towers.
The building hasn't been free of criticism, but it was well worth the visit. Despite the fact that, as a transportation hub, the Oculus is home to 12 subway lines, the PATH station and retail outlets serving more than a million people per week, it is a very peaceful place even during the busy Thanksgiving period.
Thankyou both for your comments. I walked a fair way back and around this building to try and get an impression of the dove flying out from between the buildings. Tomorrow I shall post one of the interior. In fact, there may be afew to come as I found it so interesting. @ludwigsdiana@merrelyn
What an amazing view of a spectacular building! I was only in the entrance back in 2016, had no idea this was on the other side. A must see if I’m ever back in NYC! Look forward to more.
To get a good view of it you have to walk away from it a good distance until you find the point where you can get the shape of the dove and then it's amazing! @illinilass
@ludwigsdiana @merrelyn
@joansmor @wakelys @mubbur @kvphoto @phil_howcroft @365projectorgchristine @kjarn @pusspup
@illinilass
@sangwann