Event 2007

The Story of  9/11 and Ground Zero (photo AP)

Architect Jiří Boudník: "The Story of  9/11 and Ground Zero"

October 4, 2007

Lecture and discussion "The Story of  9/11 and Ground Zero" with Architect Jiří Boudník will take place at the American Center on Thursday, October 11.

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.

When: Thursday, October 11, 7 pm
Where: American Center, Tržiště 13, Praha 1

Simultaneous translation will be provided.

Please RSVP at acprague@state.gov or tel. 257 530 640.