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3 December 2021 | Oslo
Design Converts Oslo into an Innovation District
Architect Bjarke Ingels Group as well as a team of collaborators, composed of A-lab, Comte, Civitas & Menon, have designed Oslo Science City. This re-envisioning of the city is part...
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3 December 2021 | Miami
Residential Skyscraper in Miami Structurally Tops Out
The Aston Martin Residences in Miami has structurally topped out. This milestone was celebrated as part of Design Miami 2021. This sail shaped building is located at 300 Biscayne Boulevard...
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2 December 2021 | Leeds
Parking Lot in Leeds Will Transform into a Residential Complex
Approval of a US$305 million (£270 million) high-rise development in Leeds has been granted. The site for Lisbon Street previously held John Poulson’s Leeds International Pool project which was constructed...
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2 December 2021 | Tokyo
Construction Site in Tokyo Will Feature "City Transition" Themed Artwork
On 1 December 2021, construction began on Shibuya Chome 17 District Urban Redevelopment in Shibuya City, Tokyo. The project is located near the Shibuya station and the Shuto Expressway. This...
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1 December 2021 | Adelaide
Innovation Hub Plans Approved for Adelaide
Planning approval has been granted to the Entrepreneur and Innovation Centre at Lot Fourteen, located in the Central Business District of Adelaide. The concept design for this innovation hub was...
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1 December 2021 | Los Angeles
Second Proposal Submitted for 845 South Olive Street in Los Angeles
Real estate firm, Relevant Group, has filed an application to the Los Angeles Department of City Planning for 845 South Olive Street. The firm is proposing to build a 19-story...
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1 December 2021 | London
Application Submitted for Complex with Three Skyscrapers in West London
A planning application for three skyscrapers in west London have been submitted to the Old Oak Development Corporation. These buildings are the tallest buildings in the Pilbrow & Partners’ masterplan...
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30 November 2021 | Mannheim
Proposed Building in Mannheim Will Be Shaped Like the Letter "O"
A uniquely shaped building is planned for Mannheim, Germany. This project is called The "O" given that it is shaped like that letter. This project will be built in the...
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30 November 2021 | Northbrook
Insurance Giant Plans to Sell Their Northbrook Headquarters
Allstate is planning to sell their corporate headquarters campus located in Northbrook, a suburb of Chicago. Currently the Nevada-based warehouse developer, Dermody Properties, is offering US$232 million for the campus....
29 November 2021 | Gold Coast
Residential Building in Gold Coast Suburb Planned Despite Shadow
The heritage-listed Broadbeach Bowls Club, a lawn bowling sports complex in Broadbeach, might be getting a tall neighbor. Developer Ferro Property Group is planning a 46-story residential building for a...
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29 November 2021 | Chicago
A 19th-Century Flour Mill in Chicago Makes Way for New Apartments and Offices
Developer Sterling Bay is planning to redevelop the site of the former Archer Daniels Midland flour mill, at 1300 West Carroll Avenue in Chicago, with a pair of mixed-use buildings....
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29 November 2021 | Enshi
New Hotel Opens in Enshi
A new hotel has opened on Xinglong Avenue in Xuan'en County, Enshi, Hubei. Located near the Gongshui River, Enshi Jindian Narada Hotel, holds a total of 216 guest rooms. It...
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26 November 2021 | Austin
Austin Mixed-Use Project Hits Two New Milestones
Sixth and Guadalupe, a mixed-use high-rise under construction in Austin at 400 West 6th Street, has recently hit two milestones: the topping out of the commercial portion of the building...
26 November 2021 | Kuala Lumpur
New Residential Complex Planned for Kuala Lumpur Suburb
A residential high-rise complex planned for Nilai, outside of Kuala Lumpur, will feature eight different unit layouts geared at different lifestyles. Myra Impian Phase 1 will be a freehold serviced...
25 November 2021 | Toronto
A 52-Story Condo Is Coming to Toronto
CentreCourt is bringing a 52-story residential tower near Dundas Square in Toronto. 252 Church Street is steps away from Ryerson University, the Toronto Eaton Centre, and Dundas Station, and within...
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25 November 2021 | Melbourne
Collins Street Office Tower Grows Taller
Dexus has added 55 meters in height to its US$722 million (AU$1-billion) Collins Street office tower project after buying development rights to the prestigious Melbourne Club for the “best business...
24 November 2021 | Dubai
Residential Project Underway Brings Miami to Dubai
A 38-story residential building under construction in Dubai is being developed by Dar Al Arkan in partnership with Italian fashion house, Missoni. The US$218 million (AED 800 million) Urban Oasis...
24 November 2021 | Brisbane
Riverfront Project in Brisbane Seeks Approval for Second Phase
Mirvac has submitted a development application for a new 26-level residential building located at 57 Skyring Terrace, Newstead. The proposed building would accommodate 135 apartments and 825 square meters of...
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24 November 2021 | Chicago
Leasing Activity Gains Momentum in Chicago’s Fulton Market
The maker of John Deere tractors has recently leased more than 38,000 square feet at 800 West Fulton Market in Chicago as it expands its software development arm. It would...
23 November 2021 | London
Green Office Building Gets Green Light from London City Planners
The 24-story office building proposed for 115-123 Houndsditch in London’s Square Mile, has gained planning approval from the city. It is the seventh major office scheme to gain planning in...
3 December 2021 | Oslo
Design Converts Oslo into an Innovation District
Architect Bjarke Ingels Group as well as a team of collaborators, composed of A-lab, Comte, Civitas & Menon, have designed Oslo Science City. This re-envisioning of the city is part...
3 December 2021 | Miami
Residential Skyscraper in Miami Structurally Tops Out
The Aston Martin Residences in Miami has structurally topped out. This milestone was celebrated as part of Design Miami 2021. This sail shaped building is located at 300 Biscayne Boulevard...
2 December 2021 | Leeds
Parking Lot in Leeds Will Transform into a Residential Complex
Approval of a US$305 million (£270 million) high-rise development in Leeds has been granted. The site for Lisbon Street previously held John Poulson’s Leeds International Pool project which was constructed...
2 December 2021 | Tokyo
Construction Site in Tokyo Will Feature "City Transition" Themed Artwork
On 1 December 2021, construction began on Shibuya Chome 17 District Urban Redevelopment in Shibuya City, Tokyo. The project is located near the Shibuya station and the Shuto Expressway. This...
1 December 2021 | Adelaide
Innovation Hub Plans Approved for Adelaide
Planning approval has been granted to the Entrepreneur and Innovation Centre at Lot Fourteen, located in the Central Business District of Adelaide. The concept design for this innovation hub was...
1 December 2021 | Los Angeles
Second Proposal Submitted for 845 South Olive Street in Los Angeles
Real estate firm, Relevant Group, has filed an application to the Los Angeles Department of City Planning for 845 South Olive Street. The firm is proposing to build a 19-story...
1 December 2021 | London
Application Submitted for Complex with Three Skyscrapers in West London
A planning application for three skyscrapers in west London have been submitted to the Old Oak Development Corporation. These buildings are the tallest buildings in the Pilbrow & Partners’ masterplan...
30 November 2021 | Mannheim
Proposed Building in Mannheim Will Be Shaped Like the Letter "O"
A uniquely shaped building is planned for Mannheim, Germany. This project is called The "O" given that it is shaped like that letter. This project will be built in the...
30 November 2021 | Northbrook
Insurance Giant Plans to Sell Their Northbrook Headquarters
Allstate is planning to sell their corporate headquarters campus located in Northbrook, a suburb of Chicago. Currently the Nevada-based warehouse developer, Dermody Properties, is offering US$232 million for the campus....
29 November 2021 | Gold Coast
Residential Building in Gold Coast Suburb Planned Despite Shadow
The heritage-listed Broadbeach Bowls Club, a lawn bowling sports complex in Broadbeach, might be getting a tall neighbor. Developer Ferro Property Group is planning a 46-story residential building for a...
29 November 2021 | Chicago
A 19th-Century Flour Mill in Chicago Makes Way for New Apartments and Offices
Developer Sterling Bay is planning to redevelop the site of the former Archer Daniels Midland flour mill, at 1300 West Carroll Avenue in Chicago, with a pair of mixed-use buildings....
29 November 2021 | Enshi
New Hotel Opens in Enshi
A new hotel has opened on Xinglong Avenue in Xuan'en County, Enshi, Hubei. Located near the Gongshui River, Enshi Jindian Narada Hotel, holds a total of 216 guest rooms. It...
26 November 2021 | Austin
Austin Mixed-Use Project Hits Two New Milestones
Sixth and Guadalupe, a mixed-use high-rise under construction in Austin at 400 West 6th Street, has recently hit two milestones: the topping out of the commercial portion of the building...
26 November 2021 | Kuala Lumpur
New Residential Complex Planned for Kuala Lumpur Suburb
A residential high-rise complex planned for Nilai, outside of Kuala Lumpur, will feature eight different unit layouts geared at different lifestyles. Myra Impian Phase 1 will be a freehold serviced...
25 November 2021 | Toronto
A 52-Story Condo Is Coming to Toronto
CentreCourt is bringing a 52-story residential tower near Dundas Square in Toronto. 252 Church Street is steps away from Ryerson University, the Toronto Eaton Centre, and Dundas Station, and within...
25 November 2021 | Melbourne
Collins Street Office Tower Grows Taller
Dexus has added 55 meters in height to its US$722 million (AU$1-billion) Collins Street office tower project after buying development rights to the prestigious Melbourne Club for the “best business...
24 November 2021 | Dubai
Residential Project Underway Brings Miami to Dubai
A 38-story residential building under construction in Dubai is being developed by Dar Al Arkan in partnership with Italian fashion house, Missoni. The US$218 million (AED 800 million) Urban Oasis...
24 November 2021 | Brisbane
Riverfront Project in Brisbane Seeks Approval for Second Phase
Mirvac has submitted a development application for a new 26-level residential building located at 57 Skyring Terrace, Newstead. The proposed building would accommodate 135 apartments and 825 square meters of...
24 November 2021 | Chicago
Leasing Activity Gains Momentum in Chicago’s Fulton Market
The maker of John Deere tractors has recently leased more than 38,000 square feet at 800 West Fulton Market in Chicago as it expands its software development arm. It would...
23 November 2021 | London
Green Office Building Gets Green Light from London City Planners
The 24-story office building proposed for 115-123 Houndsditch in London’s Square Mile, has gained planning approval from the city. It is the seventh major office scheme to gain planning in...
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