The STRATEGY
A Multi-Phase Method
The World Tech Center's journey from dream to reality would be executed in eight major phases. It is being developed to a simple and optimized fashion that maximises productivity in a realistic theoretical manner.
Phase 1: Initial Concept
2023—2025
The WTC officially began drafting on paper as a personal vision in 2023 by Raphael Chryslar, a British aerospace engineering student from the UK. This phase involved sketching initial designs inspired by the Twin Towers II proposal and the resilience of 9/11 families, laying the groundwork with hand-drawn concepts and early SketchUp models. Research into Chicago’s potential as a STEM hub, combined with studies on sustainable architecture and safety innovations, shaped the project’s core identity. This foundational work is presented in the form of sketches and preliminary drawings and renders on online websites and social media to gain initial outreach.
Phase 2: Expanding media outreach
2024—Present
Building momentum, Phase 2 focuses on amplifying the WTC vision through media and community engagement. Raphael plans to appear on TV programs like Fox News, network at forums, and leverage online platforms to grow support. The Twin Towers Alliance’s model will guide a petition drive, aiming to gather thousands of signatures from 9/11 families and the public, reinforcing the project’s emotional and historical resonance. Our social media platforms will share updates and providing a forum for global conversation/networking, and laying the groundwork for political and public backing. Chryslar has also mailed letters to President Trump and Elon Musk, and currently awaits a reply.
Phase 3: Professional Team Effort
NET 2026
In Phase 3, Raphael transitions to a professional leadership role in establishing a design bureau in the United States after relocating from the UK. This phase involves assembling a team of licensed architects, civil engineers, and specialists who share in his vision to refine the WTC in all technical and engineering aspects which include but not limited to structural calculations, wind effects and tuned mass dynamics simulations, mathematical simulations for HVAC and electrical supply, material testing, civil engineering, operations management, fire safety and suppression, aerial defense, siting and construction methodologies, plumbing and waste management, traffic, etc. Collaboration with universities and firms will ensure technical excellence, building code and regulatory compliance. The move to the U.S. strengthens local ties, positioning the bureau as a hub for innovation and project management.
Phase 4: Funding and Major Support
Earliest 2026
Securing financial and political support defines Phase 4, targeting high-profile advocates like President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Raphael will pitch the WTC vision in full scope and detail at strategic events, aligning with national economic goals. Public crowdfunding campaigns and petitions will complement outreach to government agencies (e.g., NASA, DoD) and private investors, while letters to the White House and SpaceX (sent July 4th, 2025) seek endorsements. This phase aims to unlock initial funding and political will to propel the project forward.
Phase 5: Final Design Planning and Site Options
2027-2028
Phase 5 shifts to detailed planning, engaging Chicago City planning officials to select the 350x412-meter site at West Polk, Taylor, and Harrison streets. Environmental reviews will assess impact, while the construction methodology—using critical path method scheduling—outlines timelines. Supply chain logistics for materials such as UHPC, A514 steel, construction equipment and hydrogen fuel cells will be secured, ensuring material availability. This phase balances urban redevelopment with sustainability, preparing the groundwork for official approval. If necessary, a competition would be broadcast of alternate competing cities to host the WTC (New York, Houston, Dallas for example), and site redesigns adapted accordingly.
Phase 6: Review and Approval
Earliest 2029 or 2030 (depending on real-life dynamics)
With a site finally chosen and approved, Phase 6 focuses on securing planning permission through council meetings and public consultations. The present primary selected location, currently hosting mechanic shops, two small substations and an old USPS auxiliary warehouse, will undergo demolition and/or modification studies, addressing zoning, traffic, and utility upgrades. Collaboration with city officials will finalize environmental mitigation plans, culminating in official approval to commence construction, marking a pivotal step toward realizing the WTC’s vision.
Phase 7: Construction
NET 2029 (likely 2030) — 2039
Phase 7 brings the WTC to life over a decade, with a preliminary $30 billion budget. Contracts will be awarded to steelworks, concrete plants, and construction firms, starting with land purchase and demolition of existing buildings. Affected businesses, including the USPS facility (relocated temporarily), will receive free space post-completion. Upgraded power substations, fencing, and a railway link for excavated material will support the 3,000-8,000 worker team. This phase transforms the site into a bustling construction zone, building the five underground storeys and twin towers with precision and safety. Steps will be taken to minimize negative environmental affects and noise pollution as well as road wear from construction equipment. The nearby railway station would be used to carry excavated material away to create new land at the U.S. Steel Gary Works site.
Phase 8: Internals Setup, Systems Testing, and the Grand Opening
Circa 2039 or 2040
The final phase equips the WTC for operation, installing furnishings, laboratory equipment, and HVAC systems across its 28-meter-deep underground levels and upper floors. System testing will verify the tuned mass dampers, elevators, and hydrogen fuel cells, ensuring safety and efficiency. The unveiling will feature dedication ceremonies, attended by the construction staff, supporters and wider community in celebrating the WTC’s completion as Chicago’s new STEM icon and a global symbol of resilience.