Never Forget.
A breathing constellation of lives
Manhattan, September 2026, 25 years after the tragedy.
Light Vigil.
- 2977 Lights
- Duration: 15 Minutes
- Location: Manhattan, New York City
2,977 lights rose over New York Harbor and rebuilt the Twin Towers at full architectural scale, one light for each life lost on 9/11.
Global Impact
Selected Press • 2026
CNBC
Drone Light Show Recreates Twin Towers in New York Harbor Ahead of 9/11 Anniversary ↗
The Guardian
Drones recreate twin towers in New York City, honoring 9/11 victims ↗
BBC
Drone display recreates the Twin Towers over New York City ↗
Designboom
2,977 lights rebuild the twin towers over new york harbor for 9/11 ↗
Dezeen
2,977 drones recreate the Twin Towers in light for 9/11 memorial anniversary ↗
Visual Atelier 8
2,977 lights recreate the Twin Towers as a memorial above New York Harbor ↗
“We designed this vigil by creating new technology in service of the families, the city and all who remember the tragedy of 9-11. Our hope is that this memorial will live on in the memories of all who experience it.”Yan Paul Dubbelman