The **Freedom Tower**, officially known as **One World Trade Center (One WTC)**, is the tallest building in the United States and the Western Hemisphere, standing at 1,776 feet—a symbolic height referencing the year the U.S. Declaration of Independence was signed. It is the centerpiece of the rebuilt World Trade Center complex in Lower Manhattan, constructed on the site of the original 6 World Trade Center that was destroyed during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks[3][4][5]. The tower serves primarily as a commercial office building and a major tourist attraction, featuring the One World Observatory with panoramic views of New York City. It encompasses 2.6 million square feet of office space across 71 floors and hosts a significant community of media and technology firms, reflecting its role as a hub for innovation and business in New York[3][8]. The Freedom Tower’s history is deeply intertwined with the tragedy of 9/11. Construction began in 2006 after a lengthy design and planning process influenced by security concerns, leading to features such as a fortified, windowless concrete base designed to mitigate attack risks. The design, initially spearheaded by Daniel Libeskind and later refined by architect David Childs of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), balances symbolism and security. Its base matches the footprint of the original Twin Towers, while its top is rotated 45 degrees to create a prismatic form that appears as two towers in one[1][4][5][7]. Despite facing criticism for its fortress-like appearance, the Freedom Tower is celebrated for its advanced engineering, safety features, and sustainable design, earning LEED Gold certification. The project was costly, exceeding $3.8 billion, making it one of the most expensive buildings globally[2][6]. Since its opening in 2014, the Freedom Tower has become a powerful symbol of resilience, freedom, and renewal, representing both a memorial to 9/11 victims and