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THE LOWER MANHATTAN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION ANNOUNCES SELECTION OF
ARCHITECTURAL FIRMS TO DESIGN THE PERFORMING ARTS COMPLEX AND THE MUSEUM COMPLEX
ON THE WORLD TRADE CENTER SITE
Gehry Partners LLP | 
Snøhetta |
Lower Manhattan Development Corporation today announced the selection of Gehry
Partners LLP and Snøhetta as architects for the cultural complex on the World
Trade Center site. The firms will immediately begin the schematic design
process with the cultural institutions and the LMDC on the two buildings that
will include dance, theatre, museum, and fine arts facilities. Schematic design
is expected to be complete in early 2005.
Frank Gehry, Architect, said, "When I was interviewed for the Signature Theatre
and the Joyce Theater, I was taken to the window to look at the site from above
and tears came to my eyes. I couldn't control it. There's a lot of emotion
there, even for people who aren't personally involved, and I guess we sensed
the heaviness, we sensed the difficulties of building something in that
context. Having the chance to work on a cultural project there is a very
special opportunity for me, because, in the end, having theater and dance and
beauty is kind of a wonderful legacy for the memory of the people that were
lost."
Craig Dykers and Kjetil Thorsen, founding partners of Snøhetta said "This
important place carries with it the power of its history and a new hope for the
future. Now it can also offer the gift of life through culture and interaction.
It is a place that must convey the memories and dreams of all those around the
world that are affected by its presence without forgetting its intimate
connection with the people of New York and the surrounding city. We at Snøhetta
look forward to the challenge of creating a natural, unimposing yet memorable
building that will complement the essential integrity of this sublime ground."
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