Construction has officially begun on New York City's most high-profile new supertall skyscraper. Rising to a height of 1,226 feet, 2 World Trade Center will finally complete the rebuilt World Trade Center skyline. Given the importance of the building, the wait will be worth it. In a city packed with cookie-cutter glass office towers, 2 World Trade Center will come with a stepped design, punctuated by multiple terraces and greenery that will provide continuity with the many trees at ground level. The interior will consist of around 2 million sq. ft of office space, spread over 55 floors. It will serve as the new global headquarters for American Express, housing up to 10,000 staff. The building is expected to be completed in 2031. The project, which is the final commercial tower planned for the World Trade Center redevelopment, joins the adjacent One World Trade Center, which is America's tallest skyscraper, the 3 World Trade Center office tower, and the only residential building on the site, 5 World Trade Center.
