Events 2009
Architect Jiří Boudník: „The Story of 9/11 and Ground Zero“
Czech architect was among the first rescuers on the site of 9/11 tragedy. Photo Jiri Boudnik Blog
When: Wednesday, September 30, from 6.30 pm
Where: New York University Prague, Malé náměstí 11 (1. patro), Praha 1
Lecture and discussion "The Story of 9/11 and Ground Zero" with Architect Jiří Boudník will take place at the New York University in Prague on Wednesday, September 30.
Jiří Boudník immigrated to the U.S. from the Czech Republic 20 years ago. He studied arts and architecture at the renowned Cooper Union in New York. On September 11, 2001 he was working as a project engineer at a construction site near the Brooklyn bridge when the hijacked planes smashed into the nearby World Trade Center. At that moment he decided to run to warn the rescuers of possible buildings collapse. He was among the first rescuers on the site.
In the following weeks he created 3D models of Ground Zero that were used for searching for survivors and removing debris. He was part of the expert team hired by property owner Larry Silverstein, studying structural causes of the collapse. Jiří Boudník (b. 1970) will speak about his experiences and answer your questions during a subsequent discussion.
The event will be held in English.
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