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Suspending Memory by Joseph Karadin with Hsin-Yi Wu<P><br>
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The proposal contains two memorial gardens at the tower footprints supported by columns and marked grids of glass columns above. The gardens are planted with flowing Dogwood trees and a wand. The North garden contains a stone wall and water feature. The islands are illuminated at night to create the appearance of floating above the water. They are about 10-20 feet below sidewalk level. A memorial bridge connects the two gardens. Below the gardens is a reflecting "Pool of Tears." The pool will be a place where floating memorials can be launched for special events. The plan also includes street memorials and a series of markers outside the site which recreate the site of the original Twin Towers in the skyline. There will be 2,892 memorial columns and stones at the Weeping Water Wall.

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Suspending Memory by Joseph Karadin with Hsin-Yi Wu

The proposal contains two memorial gardens at the tower footprints supported by columns and marked grids of glass columns above. The gardens are planted with flowing Dogwood trees and a wand. The North garden contains a stone wall and water feature. The islands are illuminated at night to create the appearance of floating above the water. They are about 10-20 feet below sidewalk level. A memorial bridge connects the two gardens. Below the gardens is a reflecting "Pool of Tears." The pool will be a place where floating memorials can be launched for special events. The plan also includes street memorials and a series of markers outside the site which recreate the site of the original Twin Towers in the skyline. There will be 2,892 memorial columns and stones at the Weeping Water Wall. (Courtesy of LMDC / November 19, 2003)

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