10 Most Expensive Buildings In The World 2017
6. One World Trade Center, New York, United States,US$3.80 Billion
The 104 story One World Trade Center located in New York City is the tallest building in the United States at 1451 feet. This skyscraper is also known as the ‘freedom tower’. It was built to replace and commemorate the twin tower of the original Word Trade Center which destroyed on 9/11 terrorist attack.
The construction of this amazing building started on 27th April 2006 and completed in 2013. This icon of modern architecture was designed by renowned architecture David Childs. The strong and abundant steel frame and concrete-core shear wall of the building promises safety and sustainability. The total cost of this great project estimated at US$3.80 billion.
The One World Trade Center has 71 floors of office space, 270000 sq ft space for U.S General Service Administration, 190000 sq ft of space for magazine publisher Conde Nast, 55000 sq ft of retail space, a public lobby and an observation desk. The 9/11 museum in the building displays artifacts, videos and stories of original world trade center. The building also has a connection to 11 New York City subways , ferry terminal and to the WTC transportation hub.