World Trade Center Transportation Hub ‘Oculus NYC’: EarthCam released this time-lapse movie showcasing The Oculus NYC construction, from July 2011 to May 2016, in honor of the ribbon cutting ceremony on May 26. The video is framed by more than one million high-resolution photographs and panoramas mixed into a wonderful cinematic time-lapse movie, showcasing the nearly 5-year project from start to finish in less than 2 minutes.
Brian Cury, the CEO and Founder of EarthCam, has commented on the video saying that “Unique and impressive designs like The Oculus NYC are defining 21st century architecture and my hope is this movie acts as a time capsule of our innovative culture. We are proud to provide industry leaders with a powerful visual medium to showcase their legacy projects in a meaningful way for future generations.”
Director and Producer: Brian Cury
Archival Producers: Lana Moskalyova and Juan Navas
Webcam Technology: Bill Sharp, James Nicoll, Michael Winfield and Colin Sheehan
Editors: Brian Cury and Brandon Lum
Assistant Editors: Jeffrey Mayhew and Billy Paladino
Location: Millenium Hilton and Century 21
Ibrahim Abdelhady is an architect, academic, and media entrepreneur with over two decades of experience in architecture and digital publishing. He is the Founder and CEO of Arch2O.com, a leading platform in architectural media, renowned for showcasing innovative projects, student work, and critical discourse in design. Holding dual PhDs in Architecture, Dr. Abdelhady combines academic rigor with industry insight, shaping both future architects and architectural thought. He actively teaches, conducts research, and contributes to the global architecture community through his writing, lectures, and media ventures. His work bridges the gap between practice and academia, pushing the boundaries of how architecture is communicated in the digital age.