Assignment 11: Rebuilding Ground Zero

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Now that you’ve sharpened your SketchUp skills, please watch the following documentary about rebuilding Ground Zero. You can now think of yourselves as junior architects with the ability to create stylish, wild, and creative structures.  But you still have a bit to learn.  This documentary will teach you about what it takes to build a strong, yet beautiful building and a powerful memorial.

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

After you watch the video, answer the following questions in your blog:

1. What are some things you learned about the materials (e.g., glass, concrete, steel) used for re-building ground zero.

2. What were some of the challenges that the builders faced when creating the new WTC building and memorial fountains?

3. What does the design of the WTC symbolize?  What does the design of the memorial fountains symbolize?

4.  How will this video affect your memorial design?