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(dpa) - US architect Daniel Libeskind explains his model for a new design of Ground Zero, shown at the Jewish Museum in Berlin, 8 September 2003. Libeskind, whose design for the new centre won a competition earlier this year, said he didn't want to make substancial compromises on his original plans. Libeskind is confident that by 2008 major constructions will be completed, including his 'Freedom Tower', a museum, the memorial, an art centre and the transportation hub to be built underneath the centre. He called the most important structure in the new centre Freedom Tower in tribute to the American Declaration of Independence in 1776. The tower will be 1776-foot tall (592 metres) with the first 80 floors for office space, while several gardens will decorate the higher floors. Libeskind, who had lived in Berlin for many years, is currently presenting an exhibition of his works at Berlin's Jewish Museum, which he had also designed. (KEYSTONE/PICTURE ALLIANCE/Martin Athenstîdt)