World Trade Center — September 11 Commemorative Glass Flooring
At the World Trade Center, a circular glass floor panel marks a moment of remembrance. Its inscription identifies the sun’s position at 10:28 a.m. on September 11, completing a “wedge of light.” Set flush within the surrounding stone floor, the glass brings together light, architecture, and memory in a quiet tribute.
Application Overview
Location:
New York, NY
Project Type:
Public Space / Commemorative Installation
Application:
Circular Glass Floor Inset
Glass Type:
Glass Sculpt printed with reflective lettering
Panel Configuration:
Custom Glass Treads + Multi-Panel Landings
Design Feature:
Commemorative inscription marking the sun’s position at 10:28 a.m. on September 11, completing a “wedge of light”
Unique Design Challenges
Integrating a circular glass feature into a public walkway calls for careful coordination of the glass, perimeter framing, and surrounding flooring. The design brings together a flush walking surface, a readable inscription, and the interaction of light and shadow to create a place for remembrance within an active public space.
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