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WTC 1 & 2 - Drawing Book #2 - Drawings
Title: Exterior Wall Tree
70 sheets comprising of drawings and schedule notes of WTC 1 & 2 - Drawing Book #2.
Derived from FOIA record: WTCI-000012-L.PDF
71 pages in total.
First page depicts a cover sheet.
From NIST FOIA records.
Unknown FOIA log.
Requester: gerrycan1
Download source: archive.org/download/WTCI000722L/Drawing%20Book%202/book2...
"The design of the pavillon consists of 151 custom laminated lightweight beech plywood segments. In order to combine these ultra-thin plywood strips into a structurally stable configuration, newly developed robotic sewing techniques for prefabrication and manual lacing on site are applied."
further information:
photographed by
Frank Dinger
BECOMING - office for visual communication
Drawings of multi-leaf shell structures using interconnecting hyperbolic paraboloids of latticed tubular members
WTC 1 & 2 - Drawing Book #2 - Drawings
Title: Exterior Wall Tree
70 sheets comprising of drawings and schedule notes of WTC 1 & 2 - Drawing Book #2.
Derived from FOIA record: WTCI-000012-L.PDF
71 pages in total.
First page depicts a cover sheet.
From NIST FOIA records.
Unknown FOIA log.
Requester: gerrycan1
Download source: archive.org/download/WTCI000722L/Drawing%20Book%202/book2...
WTC 1 & 2 - Drawing Book #3
Title: Core Columns
143 sheets comprising of drawing indexes, drawings and schedule notes of Drawing Book #3.
Derived from FOIA record: WTCI-000013-L.PDF
146 pages in total.
Pg. 1 depicts a cover sheet.
Pg. 7 is just a complete reproduction of the drawing on pg 6.
Pg. 58 contains an empty sheet.
From NIST FOIA records.
Unknown FOIA log.
Requester: gerrycan1
Download source: archive.org/download/WTCI000013L
Nestled in the heart of America, Kansas City’s skyline is a tapestry woven with history and modernity. At its forefront stands Union Station, an enduring symbol of the city’s rich past. Opened in 1914, this Beaux-Arts masterpiece once served as a bustling hub for millions of travelers and today remains an architectural jewel with its grand facade and sweeping arches.
As one gazes across the horizon, Kansas City unfolds like a storybook of structural design. From art deco influences seen in the Power & Light Building to the sleek lines of One Kansas City Place – Missouri’s tallest building – each structure tells part of this metropolis’s evolving tale.
Kansas City isn’t just about looking back; it’s about moving forward while honoring its roots. The juxtaposition between old-world charm and contemporary innovation creates an urban landscape that is both functional and visually stunning.
Strolling through downtown, one can feel the pulse of history intermingling with vibrant cultural growth. Every corner offers something unique – whether it’s jazz echoing from a historic club or innovative cuisine at a trendy eatery.
For architecture enthusiasts and history buffs alike, Kansas City presents an insider’s playground where every building has a story waiting to be discovered beneath its façade.