The End Of The Skyscraper?

Architects are rethinking the role and symbolism of tall buildings.

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October 2, 2001, 10:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"When the World Trade Center towers were being erected in the 1960s, some architects criticized their design as arrogant symbols of power. Since the towers were attacked and toppled for what they symbolized, architects are grappling with an even tougher question: Should we ever build iconic skyscrapers again? "

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

FULL STORY: Will our buildings ever soar again?

Sunday, September 30, 2001 in The Detroit News

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