When I was in NY four years ago, there was one structure at the Lower Manhattan that was still being built. It was a bummer of a sight then because it was construction noisy, construction dusty and construction ugly.
But now that I am back in NYC, I have nothing but special words for the new architectural landmark in Lower Manhattan on the very site that I am taking about. It is called the Oculus and it is such a cool place to visit! It is completely unique and is definitely different from the other buildings around the area.
Its beauty though comes with such a hefty price because according to google, it costs 3.9 billion US dollars to make! That is just a massive amount of money!
Oculus, aside from being shopping center is also a transportation hub. It is I suppose now the main train station in Lower Manhattan. I know that Grand Central station is really classic, beautiful and un-comparable but I really really like this station.
The distinctive design of the building obviously seem to imply a bird’s wings that is ready to take off! The Oculus I guess is a symbolism of being like a Phoenix that has risen from the death and destruction in that area.
It is an awe-inspiring representation of giving hope and confidence to the whole New York that it is time to take off again after the sad events of 9/11 whose actual site of the tragedy is actually a few steps away. But what I really love about this building is how it looks from the inside! It’s matchless!
The Oculus is definitely one gorgeous structure!
Ganda! Grabeh!
Thanks for the guided tour. Hope your diet is going well.
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