‘9/11 imitation twin towers’ designers apologize

"The firm’s design statement described a 'pixelated cloud' containing public gardens to connected the two structures. The cloud would also house a wellness center, conference center, swimming pools, restaurants and cafes.

The firm apologized for the design’s resemblance to the Twin Towers, saying that they did not see the similarities during their design process. 'It is one of many projects in which MVRDV experiments with a raised city level to reinvent the often solitary typology of the skyscraper,' a statement on their site said. 'We sincerely apologize to anyone whose feelings we have hurt, it was not our intention.'"  [Read Full Article]

Published by:  The Washington Post
On:  12/12/11
Website:  http://www.washingtonpost.com

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