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2 February 2023 | Jakarta

Groundbreaking Commences for Jakarta Complex

Main Director of Taspen A.N.S. Kosasih together with Mitsubishi Estate Group Managing Director Masato Aikawa and Japanese Ambassador to the Republic of Indonesia Kanasugi Kenji laid the first stone of...

1 February 2023 | Austin

Austin Design Commission Asks for Plan Revisions on 80-Story Supertall

In December, 2022 HKS and developer Wilson Capital revealed plans for an 80-story Austin tower that hopes to take advantage of a city rule that allows denser development in certain areas...

31 January 2023 | Seabrook

Residential High-Rise Planned for Seabrook

A mixed-use development could soon rise along NASA Parkway in Seabrook. Houston-based Highland Resources plans to build apartments and more than 8,000 square feet (743 square meters) of restaurant and...

30 January 2023 | Dubai

Ocean-Themed Triple Building Residences Scheme Proposed in Dubai

DAMAC Properties has officially announced the launch of DAMAC Bay by Cavalli in Dubai. With an aesthetic designed by the Cavalli brand, the 42-story, three-tower property seeks to welcome residents...

27 January 2023 | Cairo

Partnership Announced to Build New Office and Retail Skyscraper in Cairo

Solidifying a commitment to long-term sustainability, Magnom Properties and Forbes, joined hands at the 53rd Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, to announce their plans...

26 January 2023 | London

Croydon Tower Scheme in London Replaced by a New Design

HTA Design has been appointed to draw up new plans for a site in south London once destined for a 68-story tower to a design by CZWG Architects The London...

25 January 2023 | Chicago

Multiple Hospitalized and One Fatality in Kenwood High-Rise Fire in Chicago

A large high-rise fire in Kenwood Wednesday, 25 January, 2023 killed one resident and sent eight others to the hospital. The fire was reported just after 10 a.m. at the...

24 January 2023 | Shanghai

First Office Tower Completed in Suhewan, Shanghai

The first office tower of the Suhewan area of Shanghai, which has been recently redeveloped has been completed by Foster + Partners. This is due to a comprehensive resource efficiency...

23 January 2023 | Guatemala City

Guatemala City Residential Complex with 224 Units Proposed

Grupo Onyx has presented a new vertical housing complex in zone 10 Guatemala City. Located at 15 calle 04-50 in zone 10, Ferré is a project that stands out for...

20 January 2023 | Vancouver

New Vancouver City Council Approves a 48-Story Residential Tower

Two months after its inauguration, the new makeup of Vancouver City Council has approved its first new building resulting from a rezoning application. On Monday evening, during the second public...

19 January 2023 | Tokyo

Office Headquarters Building with Interactive Gallery Opens in Tokyo

Yanmar Holdings Co., Ltd. has celebrated the official opening of its new Tokyo offices, Yanmar Tokyo, located in the Yaesu area directly opposite Tokyo station. Produced by creative director Kashiwa...

18 January 2023 | Vitoria

Upcoming Residential Development in Vitória has Sold Seven Units Prior to Launch

With 37 floors, and a planned 128 meters and a permanent view over the bay of Vitoria, the Una Residence, which is set to be among the tallest buildings in...

17 January 2023 | Dubai

Luxury Residential Project Opens for Sales in Dubai

Ennismore and The Devmark Group are launching the world’s first Mama Residence in Dubai. The Devmark Group has been appointed as the Master Agent for the sales and marketing of...

16 January 2023 | Hsinchu

Architecture Firm Wins Competition for High-Speed Rail TOD Complex in Hsinchu

Global architecture firm Goettsch Partners (GP) and Taiwan-based development partners Honhui Group and Kindom have been selected to design and develop a new mixed-use transit-oriented complex in the city of...

13 January 2023 | Chicago

Residential Project Near South Shore Cultural Center Proposed in Chicago

A high-rise apartment building is being proposed for a vacant lot near the South Shore Cultural Center, a project that was called for in a quality-of-life plan for the neighborhood...

12 January 2023 | New York City

Seven-Terraced Office Tower Proposed in New York City

Initial proposals call for a skyscraper that could rise to roughly 1,350 feet (411 meters) with 51 office floors and seven terraces, according to people familiar with the matter who...

11 January 2023 | Dubai

Construction on Luxury Residential Development at Dubai Marina Begins

LIV Developers has announced that construction of its newest project, LIV LUX, has commenced in Dubai Marina. The G+47 luxury residential tower is expected to be ready for handover by...

10 January 2023 | London

Shoreditch, London Skyscraper Plans Replaced by Different Architect

Allford Hall Monaghan Morris is working on a new Shoreditch skyscraper, replacing an already approved 21-story tower designed by Make for the same site In 2021 Hackney Council approved Make’s...

9 January 2023 | Islamabad

Civil Aviation Agency Awards 35-Story Project in Islamabad

PCAA plans to construct a 35-story high-rise office / commercial tower at its plot along Jinnah Avenue, Blue Area Islamabad. The CAA Tower will add to NESPAK’s accomplishments, which already...

6 January 2023 | Brisbane

New Annex Building Proposed for Gold Tower in Brisbane

A development application has been submitted by Marquette Properties for the construction of a eight story Annex building located adjacent to the Gold Tower at 10 Eagle Street, Brisbane CBD....