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17 June 2019 | Astana

Proposal to Build Futuristic Tower in Astana Evokes Kazakhstan Flag

Taking inspiration from the country’s flag, Fundamental Architects and Omega Render are proposing a futuristic new building in Kazakhstan. Spanning the width of the Ishim River in Astana, the building’s...

17 June 2019 | Hanoi

Construction Underway on Novel Gold-Coated Hotel in Hanoi

The façade of a 25-story hotel in Hanoi’s downtown is being covered in gold-plated tiles, with construction expected to complete just in time for the Formula One race in 2020....

17 June 2019 | San Francisco

A 56-Story Luxury Residential Tower in San Francisco Has Completed

OMA has completed a 56-story glass tower in San Francisco’s Transbay District, which contains a combination of condominium residences and apartment rentals. The project, titled The Avery, was led by...

14 June 2019 | Tel Aviv

Twisting Office Tower Nears Completion in Tel Aviv

Ron Arad Associates has revealed a twisted tower that is narrow at the base but widens at the top, built as the first phase of the ToHA office complex in...

13 June 2019 | San Jose

Office Tower Would be the First Phase of Downtown San Jose Mega-Campus

A new downtown San Jose office tower is expected to begin construction in autumn, marking the beginning of a mega-campus envisioned by developer Jay Paul Company for the urban core...

13 June 2019 | Guatemala City

Proposal Lodged for $12 Million Mixed-Use Building in Guatemala City

Plans to build a 16-level building containing commercial premises, offices, apartments, and a hotel area in Zone 10 of Guatemala City are underway. Mercantil de Proyectos, S.A. presented the Environmental...

13 June 2019 | Melbourne

Office Tower to Replace Melbourne’s German Club

The redevelopment of Melbourne’s former German Club has been approved by the City of Melbourne, which will see the addition of a 23-story office tower added to the “Paris end”...

12 June 2019 | Hanoi

Increased Inspections on Vietnam Housing Projects Proposed

The Ministry of Construction and localities must conduct inspections on urban areas that may have violated their approved plans and issue strict punishments if violations are found, Vietnam’s Deputy Prime...

12 June 2019 | Sydney

Unit in Sydney’s Oldest High-Rise Apartment Complex For Sale

A three-bedroom apartment unit in Sydney’s first residential high-rise building is going to be available for purchase soon. Built circa 1923, the grand building, named Astor, is located opposite the...

12 June 2019 | Chicago

Federal Judge Tosses Lawsuit Against Chicago’s Obama Center

A federal judge declared Tuesday, 11 June, 2019 that “construction should commence without delay” on the Obama Presidential Center (OPC) in Chicago’s historic Jackson Park. But don’t expect groundbreaking any...

11 June 2019 | New York City

Helicopter Crash-Lands on Midtown Manhattan Building, Killing Pilot

A helicopter crash-landed atop a 51-story office tower in Midtown Manhattan, killing the pilot, clogging the skyscraper’s stairwells with thousands of evacuating workers and sending police and fire units racing...

11 June 2019 | Warsaw

Massive Blaze Engulfs Under-Construction Skyscraper in Warsaw

A huge fire engulfed the top floors of a brand-new skyscraper on Friday, 7 June, 2019, sending flaming debris falling hundreds of feet. Video showed flames pouring from the top...

10 June 2019 | Dallas

Crane Falls on Dallas Apartment Building, Killing One and Injuring Six

At least one person has died and six were injured after a crane being used on the under-construction The Gabriella fell onto an apartment complex in downtown Dallas, according to...

10 June 2019 | Barcelona

Barcelona’s Unfinished Gaudí Basilica Gets Building Permit,137 Years After Construction Started

The unfinished Sagrada Familia basilica was finally granted a building permit on Friday after going without one for 137 years. The church’s foundation and the city of Barcelona came to...

7 June 2019 | Tokyo

Area District Redevelopment Approved for Tokyo’s Itabashi Ward

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has authorized the establishment of the Oyama Town Cross Point Area District Redevelopment Association. Once the project rights conversion plan is approved, scheduled for May 2020,...

7 June 2019 | Brisbane

Plans Underway for 20-Story Brisbane Tower with Timber “Ribbons”

Brisbane developer Aria Property Group has lodged its second residential development application within a month, in a sign of confidence for the Brisbane apartment market. Aria has put forth a...

7 June 2019 | New York City

Scalloped Condominium Tower Tops Out in Brooklyn, New York City

The Studio Gang-designed 11 Hoyt has topped out in Brooklyn to its full height of 626 feet (191 meters), offering 481 luxury residential condominiums, with interiors by Michaelis Boyd Associates....

6 June 2019 | Jersey City

Excavation Begins For 25 Columbus Drive In Jersey City

The first stages of excavation at 25 Columbus Drive are apparent, as the asphalt from the former parking lot is now being ripped up. This will become the future site...

6 June 2019 | London

Another Proposal Rejected for Contested Site in London

John McAslan Architects has become the latest in a string of architects to have proposals rejected for the redevelopment of land around Tesco Store near Earl’s Court in west London....

6 June 2019 | Sydney

Property Giant Secures 95 Percent of Leases at North Sydney Skyscraper

Dexus’ North Sydney office tower has reached practical completion, with the property giant securing final leases for the 100 Mount Street asset. The AU$600 million (US$419 million) building, developed by...