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Michael Arad

Israeli-American architect
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Michael Arad is an Israeli-American architect known for co-designing the National September 11 Memorial in New York City. He collaborated with landscape architect Peter Walker on the memorial, which was selected from over 5,000 submissions. The memorial features twin reflecting pools that occupy the footprints of the original Twin Towers, with waterfalls and bronze panels inscribed with the names of victims from the September 11, 2001, attacks and the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. Arad's design aims to honor victims and provide a space for contemplation.12

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  2. September 11 attacks - One World Trade Center and the National September 11 Memorial and Museum

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