One World Trade Center: Biography of the Building

by Judith Dupre

The definitive book about One World Trade Center--the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere--by the author of the iconic and bestselling Skyscrapers. In hundreds of photographs, drawings, and plans--most never seen by the public--Judith Dupre chronicles the rise of America's most exciting and emotionally charged new skyscraper. One World Trade Center showcases the building's groundbreaking design and engineering, from the initial excavation to the final placement of the spire. Capturing the hope, resiliency, and pride of those who built it, the book is rich with in-depth explorations of the innovations, including a 360 degree view from the One World Observatory. This book is a must-have for all those invested in rebuilding Ground Zero or celebrating American architecture and ingenuity.

Read by the author.

Genres: Nonfiction, Architecture

7 pages, Audio CD

First published September 1, 2014

About the author

Judith Dupré writes books that bridge the worlds of art, photography, and architecture in ways that delight and educate. She has written several works of illustrated nonfiction that have been translated into ten languages, including Skyscrapers (Black Dog & Leventhal/ Workman, 1996); Bridges (Black Dog & Leventhal/Workman, 1997); Churches (HarperCollins, 2001), a New York Times bestseller; and Monuments (Random House, 2007).

Her newest book, Full of Grace: Encountering Mary in Faith, Art & LIfe, will be published on November 2, 2010. Full of Grace offers a new twist on this popular subject, taking the reader inside the Virgin Mary’s world in ancient Palestine and showing, equally, how thoroughly she inhabits our own, twenty-first century experiences. The book touches on Mary’s Jewish roots, her veneration by Muslims, and Our Lady of Guadalupe’s powerful presence in Hispanic communities. More intimately, it explores the joys of motherhood and friendship, the nature of surrender, and the pain of loss through a Marian lens in 59 essays—one for each bead of the rosary.

Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Judith received degrees in English and Studio Art from Brown University, and subsequently studied at the Open Atelier of Design and Architecture in Manhattan. Currently, she is at Yale University doing advanced studies on the role of time, memory, and ritual in architecture and community building. She is an Intent Voice on Intent.com, and an Advisory Board member of Faith & Form, the journal of the Interfaith Forum on Religion, Art and Architecture, a professional interest area of the American Institute of Architects. She lives with her family outside of New York City.

Reviews

[Mischenko · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very stunning book on One World Trade Center in New York City. The illustrations and photography are absolutely beautiful. It contains a construction timeline, some materials used, info on Two World Trade center, info on the 9/11 memorial, and a tour inside.

Content, photos, and illustrations. 5*****

[Kristine]

when I was in NYC the second time in 99, I found a book by this author on Skyscrapers by this author and brought it home to my dad. now it sits on my mantle, I kinda borrowed it after 9/11 to read the info and then it just stayed. so I was excited to flip through this look at the Freedom Tower, the new One World Trade Center. there's a TON of info, so I didn't read that much of this, but I seriously enjoyed seeing a little more info about this now-tallest-building in the US.

[Kayla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting information, lots of photos, and logical sequencing- a great read! This was a book I noticed at the library and brought home; it seems an appropriate read as we near the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. I hope I can visit the memorial some day.

[Alan Teasley · Rating 4 out of 5]

(Skimmed) Great photos! Wonderful supplement to my recent visit to the site.

[Hecka · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoy architectural talk, even if I barely can grasp it. Larry Silverstein is Daddy AF.

[Douglas Bowmen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book. Just wish it had less pictures and more details, especially from the point of view of the people who built the building.