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The Oculus - The soaring white spiky Oculus, designed by Santiago Calatrava, opened in 2016 after almost fourteen years of construction, and carried a price tag of nearly $4B.
It is designed so the central skylight aligns with the sun every September 11th as part of the 9/11 Memorial Commemorations.
On a practical level, the Oculus is a transportation hub for the PATH trains and the New York City subway. It contains underground connections to the buildings of the World Trade Center complex and dozens of shops and restaurants. It is also a unique and inspiring venue for art installations and public events. |
