Judith Dupre is a New York Times bestselling author of Skyscrapers; Bridges; Churches; and Monuments and her editorials have appeared in America, Architectural Record, USA Today, The Daily Beast, Huffington Post, among others. She serves on the board of Project Rebirth, which, since 2002, has recorded the development of the WTC site with time-lapse photography. This unique film archive, coupled with audio clips and Philip Galss score, is a centerpiece exhibit at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. She lives in New York City.
An astonishing union of technology and art. Christian Science Monitor Like the building itself, One World Trade Center offers a remarkable view, thoughtfully piecing together the complex history of rebuilding at the World Trade Center site with insightful perspectives and awe-inspiring photography. The book, as much as the architectural achievement it chronicles, is a celebration of vitality, vision, perseverance, and resilience in the aftermath of tragedy. Alice M. Greenwald, Director of the 9/11 Memorial Museum With superb writing and awesome photography, One World Trade Center by Judith Dupre is a masterpiece of a book in every aspect. San Francisco Book Review Like the building itself, One World Trade Center offers a remarkable view, thoughtfully piecing together the complex history of rebuilding at the World Trade Center site with insightful perspectives and awe-inspiring photography. The book, as much as the architectural achievement it chronicles, is a celebration of vitality, vision, perseverance, and resilience in the aftermath of tragedy. Alice M. Greenwald, Director of the 9/11 Memorial Museum Judith Dupre's thoughtful, profoundly researched book reflects the complexity of rebuilding Ground Zero. Though the project story is not yet over, her work presents a timeline in which the accumulation of creative thought is carefully analyzed, and given a life of its own. With beautiful illustrations, drawings, and technical details, she illuminates both the challenges and exhilaration of rebirth--not only of Ground Zero--but all of lower Manhattan. Daniel Libeskind, Master Planner, World Trade Center Judith Dupre has written about One World Trade Center in the most readable way, with sensitivity, scholarship, superb photography, and wide interviews with those of us involved in this long-evolving project. She has achieved what many thought was impossible-a book that is both popular and scholarly, and the one account that is comprehensive and accurate. David Childs, Design Partner, Skidmore, Owings & and Merrill Magisterial, meticulously researched, and handsomely illustrated. O, The Oprah Magazine An astonishing union of technology and art. Christian Science Monitor Praise for Judith Dupre: Dupre captivates the eye, mind and imagination. The New York Times It would be hard to envision another book taking more seriously the construction of One World Trade Center as the consummation of so many trades, so many technical innovations, and so much politics all at the same time. The National Endowment for the Arts, Humanities Magazine With superb writing and awesome photography, One World Trade Center by Judith Dupre is a masterpiece of a book in every aspect. San Francisco Book Review One of the most consequential new books about the redevelopment of the World Trade Center. David Dunlap, The New York Times Glowingly recounted . . . fact-filled and profusely illustrated. Sam Roberts, The New York Times Praise for One World Trade Center and Judith Dupre: Dupre captivates the eye, mind and imagination. The New York Times Praise for Judith Dupre: Dupre captivates the eye, mind and imagination. The New York Times