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3 June 2020 | Richmond
In a matter of seconds, the former Dominion Energy building that stood for four decades at One James River Plaza in downtown Richmond was reduced to rubble. Early Saturday morning,...
2 June 2020 | Tokyo
The Urban Renaissance Agency, a semi-governmental housing corporation, is planning a 180-meter-tall office tower for the northern end of the former Aoyama Kitamachi Apaato public housing block in Omotesando. The...
2 June 2020 | Chongqing
A glass-bottomed observation deck that protrudes from an enormous enclosed skybridge 237 meters into the air welcomed visitors on Saturday, 27 May, 2020 in Chongqing after more than six years...
2 June 2020 | New York City
Preliminary renderings from Stonehill & Taylor Architects offer a first look at a new hotel property in Manhattan’s Financial District. The development is located at 110-112 Liberty Street, just one...
1 June 2020 | Harrison
The second phase of a massive development project in Harrison could bring hundreds of residential units and even a hotel to a former industrial site near the western Hudson County...
1 June 2020 | Brisbane
Hutchinson Builders has topped out the "first-of-its-kind" full merging of two separate commercial buildings in Brisbane’s AU$700 million (US$475 million) Midtown Centre. Mining giant Rio Tinto signed a 10-year lease...
1 June 2020 | London
The former London Underground headquarters in St James’ Park will be converted into a luxury hotel after the development was given the green light by planning authorities. Westminster City Council...
29 May 2020 | Tirana
The old two-story villas next to International Hotel Tirana, near the Albanian capital’s main Skanderbeg Square, are no more, having been demolished by the Tirana Municipality. While the Albanian public’s...
29 May 2020 | Hamilton
A 45-story landmark high rise could rise on Hamilton’s waterfront, if the planets align. Hamilton born, and internationally acclaimed architect Bruce Kuwabara spoke in poetic terms about a signature building...
29 May 2020 | Perth
Malaysian-backed developer AAIG's AU$140 million (US$93 million) Capital Square Perth plans have been conditionally approved on the controversial Emu Brewery site. The revised plans add an 18-story office tower and...
28 May 2020 | Leeds
Detailed proposals have been submitted for a huge new skyscraper in Leeds which would become among the tallest buildings anywhere in Yorkshire if it gets approval.The plans for the Springwell...
28 May 2020 | New York City
It’s the Chrysler Building’s time to shine. The Art Deco skyscraper, built in 1928, is getting a brand-new observation deck. The Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) unanimously approved building owner RFR...
28 May 2020 | Hong Kong
Billed as Hong Kong’s equivalent of the New York High Line, Wan Chai Connect is a vision for the future. Wan Chai Connect will deliver a significant new public space, with...
27 May 2020 | Chicago
A 102-story skyscraper known as Tribune East Tower could become Chicago’s second tallest building in the coming years, after aldermen on Wednesday, 20 May, 2020 approved plans for the US$700...
27 May 2020 | Auckland
This “super penthouse” is the crown jewel of Auckland’s latest luxury development, The Pacifica, and has just hit the market for NZ$40 million (US$23.9 million). If it sells at that...
27 May 2020 | Niigata
On May 21, 2020, hotel developer and operator APA Group held the groundbreaking ceremony for a 1,001-room hotel and 212-unit condo development in Niigata City. This will be among the...
26 May 2020 | Sydney
Crown Sydney has topped out, reaching the vertical limits of the 272-meter-high hotel resort and residences at One Barangaroo. After four years of construction, Crown Resorts is preparing to open...
26 May 2020 | Hanoi
Lotte E&C has won the 350 billion-won (US$284 million) project for The Heaven mixed-use complex in Hanoi. The project, ordered by Sunkyung E&C Group, calls for constructing two east and...
26 May 2020 | Boise
The Boise skyline could see a dramatic change in coming years, if a new project from Ball Ventures Ahlquist and Idaho Central Credit Union comes to fruition. The two companies...
22 May 2020 | London
A proposed 36-story London office tower with “extensive vertical urban greening” has been given a full blessing to proceed by the City of London Corporation’s Planning and Transportation Committee. Like...
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