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2 May 2024 | New York City

Renovation Breathes New Life into Iconic New York City Skyscraper

The historic 51W52 skyscraper, designed by famous Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen, has recently undergone a transformative renovation spearheaded by Vocon Architects and MdeAS Architects. Originally known as Black Rock, the...

1 May 2024 | Dubai

Landmark Mixed-Use Development Unveiled for Dubai

Unveiled on 29 April, a flagship project, Binghatti Hills, developed by Binghatti Developers is set to redefine luxury living in Dubai. Following the grand reveal of the development, an exclusive...

30 April 2024 | Melbourne

City of Melbourne Supports 35-Story High-Rise Incorporating Heritage Buildings

During a meeting on 23 April, 2024 with the Future Melbourne Committee, unanimous support was given for the devleopment on the site at 487-503 Collins Street. The proposal designed by...

29 April 2024 | Miami

47-Story Residential in Miami Structurally Tops Out

Una Residences, a 47-story waterfront residential development, reached its full height of 613 feet. Designed in collaboration between renowned firms Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill (AS+GG) and Revuelta Architecture International,...

26 April 2024 | Lawrence

Innovative Mass Timber Building Unveiled for University Campus in Lawrence

In acknowledgment of National Arbor Day and the incredible benefits that trees and sustainably sourced forests have for our planet and cities, today's news story features a visionary new mass...

25 April 2024 | St. Louis

St. Louis Historic Bank Transforms into Modern Workspace

In a celebration of heritage and modernity, the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (BAMSL) marked its 150th anniversary by moving into its new headquarters located within Downtown St. Louis'...

24 April 2024 | New York City

NYC Mayor Reveals Plans for Skyline-Shaping Office Tower in Midtown

In a significant move to bolster the ongoing resurgence of Midtown Manhattan, New York City Mayor Eric Adams unveiled new details and renderings of a groundbreaking office tower set to...

23 April 2024 | Shenzhen

77-Story Building in Shenzhen Tops Out

A significant milestone, the China Merchants Bank Headquarters in Shenzhen has recently topped out. Designed by Foster + Partners, the project comprises a striking 77-story skyscraper as the centerpiece of...

22 April 2024 | Cuiaba

Opening Event for 28-Story Residential High-Rise in Cuiabá

Plaenge VOX, a 28-story luxury residential project in Cuiabá, Brazil, that draws inspiration from opulent hotels, was recently unveiled to the public amidst much acclaim. The delivery ceremony unfolded on-site...

22 April 2024 | Fortaleza

Residential Live & Work Concept High-Rises in Fortaleza are Completed

Two residential properties in Fortaleza, Brazil, developed and constructed by J. Simões Engenharia have reached completion and are ready for occupancy.  The first property, the J.Smart Carolina Sucupira development, had...

19 April 2024 | London

New Designs Submitted for Stalled Project in London

A new proposal has been submitted for a site that has been attempting to redevelop since 1997.  The plans by David Walker Architects are for a 22-story City office block...

18 April 2024 | Nairobi

28-Story Government Building in Nairobi Reaches Completion

After 14 years of construction, which began during the Mwai Kibaki era, the Bunge Towers are finally complete and ready for occupation by Kenyan legislators. National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula...

17 April 2024

Canadian Province To Allow Taller Mass Timber Buildings

Ontario is embarking on a pioneering initiative to accelerate home construction while curbing costs and bolstering employment in key sectors. The province which includes cities like Toronto, is poised to...

16 April 2024 | Detroit

Milestone Made with Final Beam Placed on Detroit Building

On Wednesday, 10 April, crews placed the final steel construction beam on Hudson's Tower in Detroit. The 49-story building is part of a development on the site of the former...

15 April 2024 | Fortaleza

Celebration for Completed High-Rise in Fortaleza

On 4 April, the team that delivered the 42-story Artiz Meireles in Fortaleza, Brazil, celebrated its completion and grand opening. The residential building, which sold all units, will welcome the...

12 April 2024

New Policy for Housing Near Public Transit is Enacted in Canada

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on 2 April 2024 that municipalities seeking a portion of the Government of Canada’s upcoming new Permanent Transit Fund must adhere to a federal...

11 April 2024 | Brisbane

Brisbane High-Rise is Moving Forward

Approval has been given to 150 Elizabeth Street, a 41-story high-rise in Brisbane. The vacant lot sits behind the site of a historic Regent Theatre, that now only has an...

10 April 2024 | Jerusalem

200-Meter Proposed Skyscraper in Jerusalem Under Scrutiny

A proposed 200-meter skyscraper that would make it the tallest building in the city is currently under review after the Jerusalem district planning committee, opened it up for public objection...

9 April 2024 | Miami

Residences and Hotel in 104-Story Building Planned for Downtown Miami

A new project for a 104-story building at 130 Biscayne in Downtown Miami was recently submitted for zoning review. Planned to top off at 1,049 feet, the maximum permitted by...

5 April 2024 | Los Angeles

Vertical Greenery Proposed for a Los Angeles High-Rise

Designed by Foster + Partners, a spiral shaped tower dubbed “The Star” has been revealed as revised design plans for a vertical creative office campus that will be on a...