A cinematic masterpiece: a breathtaking panorama of the Genesis Tower, with its circular dial displaying the Ethiopian calendar and the time in Ge'ez and English, and its gilded bell, integrated into its upper section.

The morning sun climbed over the jagged skyline of Manhattan, casting long, sharp shadows across the East River. But as the light hit the grounds of the United Nations Headquarters, the harsh steel and glass of the city seemed to soften, bowing in reverence to the newcomer.

Standing in the heart of the plaza was the Genesis Tower.