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12 July 2024 | Shenzhen

Shenzhen's New High-Rises to Transform Skyline with Vertical Greenery

Currently under construction in the Shenzhen Bay Super Headquarters Base, JD.com’s new headquarters will be a prominent feature in Shenzhen’s Nanshan District, a flourishing business and financial hub serving the...

11 July 2024 | Brisbane

Revised Designs for Residential Complex Approved by Brisbane City Council

Approval has been given by the Brisbane City Council for the Tides of Teneriffe project after design revisions.  Located in Brisbane's inner-city suburb it now features five staggered buildings reaching...

10 July 2024 | Seoul

Seoul Government Abandons 100+ Story Building Proposal

The Seoul Metropolitan Government has decided to abandon its plan to build a skyscraper that was planned to be over 100 stories tall as part of the Sangam DMC Landmark...

9 July 2024 | New York City

Twisting High-Rises by the Hudson are Complete in New York City

Designed by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), the residential complex One High Line in New York City is officially complete. Located at 500 West 18th Street, the high-rise features two travertine...

8 July 2024 | Berlin

New Academy Building in Berlin with a Hybrid-Timber Structure is Awarded to Design Firm

In a tendering process (VgV-Verfahren), HENN has won the contract for the new campus of the Berlin Fire Department and Rescue Services Academy. Set on the site of the former...

5 July 2024 | Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City Approves Plans for 581-Meter High-Rise

In a defining approval, Oklahoma City has approved the construction for the Legends Tower, that has been proposed to reach the heigh of 1,907 ft (581 m). With plans to...

3 July 2024 | Dubai

New Residential Project Launched in Dubailand

The launch of a significant new residential project, Samana Ivy Gardens 2, in the Dubai Land Residence Complex has been announced by Dubai-based Samana Developers. Valued at 232 million USD...

2 July 2024 | Melbourne

City of Melbourne Approves Residential Development with Seven Skyscrapers

Approval has been secured for a major residential development in Box Hill, Melbourne, featuring seven skyscrapers. The $1.57 billion USD residential precinct has secured itself through Victoria's fast-track development program....

1 July 2024 | Toronto

Proposal to Float Above a Historic Building is Submitted in Toronto

In Toronto's Annex neighborhood, a new development has been proposed at 41-45 Spadina where an early 20th century 4-story apartment building currently resides.  The project involves constructing a "floating" residential...

28 June 2024 | London

Low-Carbon Development in London has Lined up Construction Company

The construction firm Multiplex UK has been selected to build a groundbreaking 36-story office tower at 50 Fenchurch Street. The building is projected to be one of the country's lowest...

27 June 2024 | New York City

New Affodable Housing for Seniors Opens in New York City

On 11 June, a 16-story building that features 204 apartments designed specifically for seniors had an opening ceremony with the New York City Department of Housing Development and Preservation (HPD),...

26 June 2024 | Frankfurt am Main

Owner of Iconic 90s-Era Frankfurt Skyscraper Declares Insolvency

On Tuesday, 25 June, the current owner of the iconic Trianon skyscraper in Frankfurt has declared insolvency amid Germany's recent property downturn. The 186-meter, 45-floor building that is a key...

25 June 2024 | London

Progress for Remediating UK Buildings with Dangerous Cladding

Seven years after the Grenfell Tower tragedy, a quarter of cladding remediation projects in England have been completed. Of the 4,374 buildings identified with dangerous cladding by May 2024, 1,088...

24 June 2024 | Dubai

Key Contracts are Awarded for Dubai Residential Complex

Key contracts have been awarded by developer Expo City Dubai for the construction of Mangrove Residences to three UAE-based companies and one international firm, marking significant progress in the construction...

21 June 2024 | Washington D.C.

Zero-Emission Buildings Redefined by the U.S. Department of Energy

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently issued a new national definition for zero-emissions buildings, which aims to standardize what qualifies as a net-zero structure. Spearheaded by DOE Secretary Jennifer...

20 June 2024 | Bratislava

Masterplan that Integrates Greenery Wins Competition in Bratislava

On 5 June, Stefano Boeri Architetti took first place in a design competition to design a masterplan for Chalupkova, a 3-hectare area in central Bratislava. Once home to significant industrial...

19 June 2024 | Dubai

A Luxury Residential Development Unveiled for Dubai's Business Bay

One by Binghatti, a new waterfront project in Business Bay, has been unveiled by Dubai-based developer Binghatti. This development offers seamless access to downtown Dubai with views of Burj Khalifa...

18 June 2024 | Chicago

Groundbreaking Ceremony for Chicago Waterfront Development

On Monday, 17 June, a groundbreaking ceremony for Chicago's newest residential complex, 400 Lake Shore Drive was held with more than 200 guests, including city and state elected officials, project...

17 June 2024 | Chicago

A Long-Awaited 73-Story Residential Skyscraper Opens in Chicago

1000M, the newest residential skyscraper in downtown Chicago, officially opened on 13 June 2024. Designed by the late legendary architect Helmut Jahn, the 73-story tower is located at 1000 S....

14 June 2024 | Buenos Aires

35-Story Buenos Aires Office Building Set to Complete by 2025

Avenida Cordoba 120 is a 35-story office tower designed by international architecture firm Foster + Partners, and is strategically located at the intersection of Buenos Aires' historic city center and...