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7 March 2024 | Turku

New High-Rise Hotel in Large Development in Turku, Finland

The operator has been selected for a new hotel in Turku, Finland, where a major investment is being made to create a world-class, modern event arena that includes shops, restaurants,...

6 March 2024 | Las Vegas

Las Vegas Set to Get New Metal-Clad Baseball Stadium

A new ballpark in Las Vegas for the Athletics Major League Baseball team, will be designed by BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group and HNTB, who won the competition for the major sports...

5 March 2024 | Chicago

60-Story Bank HQ in Chicago Announces Major Renovation

JPMorgan Chase unveiled major renovation plans for the 61-story Chase Tower in Chicago, its local headquarters building. This reinforces the company’s commitment to the city and is a strong sign...

4 March 2024 | Houston

Additional Funding Secured for Houston Residential High-Rise

Developers for a 16-story condominium high-rise, The Hawthorne, have secured US$111 million in additional funding. The property is being built in the Tanglewood area of Houston and the funds will...

1 March 2024 | Dubai

Iconic Dubai Development with Cantilever is Inaugurated

The official opening of the One Za’abeel project, developed by the Investment Corporation of Dubai and designed by Japanese architectural consulting firm Nikken Sekkei, had a ceremony celebrating the achievement...

29 February 2024

Vertical Living Supported with New Codes and Zoning Laws in Southwest US

To address the national housing shortage, desert cities in the southwest of the United States are choosing density over sprawl. In New Mexico, a 2023 amendment to the state building...

28 February 2024 | London

Iconic London Telecommunications Tower to be Repurposed as Hotel

Announced on 21 February, the BT Tower will be purchased by MCR Hotels (MCR), a hotel owner-operator in the United States, from BT Group. MCR intends to secure the future...

27 February 2024 | London

London Redevelopment Receives Green Light from Communities Secretary

The redevelopment of ITV's former studios on the South Bank has received a green light from Communities Secretary Michael Gove. Gove's approval follows a public inquiry and backs the planning...

26 February 2024 | Valencia

Fire Engulfs High-Rise Buildings in Valencia

On Friday, 23 February, a deadly fire engulfed two buildings in Valencia, Spain. The fire started around 5:30 pm (local time), and a reported 10 people have died, and several...

23 February 2024 | New York City

Financial Institution Provides $395M Refi for Notable NYC Skyscraper

DTH Capital and Rose Associates have secured a $395 million refinancing for the 67-story 70 Pine Street. Goldman Sachs (GS) provided the nearly $400 million loan, while the JLL Capital...

22 February 2024 | Vancouver

Terraced Design for Clinical and Research Center at Hospital in Vancouver

Building design and pre-construction activities are underway at the Clinical Support and Support and Research Centre (CSRC) at the new St. Paul’s Hospital on the Jim Pattison Medical Campus in...

21 February 2024 | Chicago

Chicago Investor Strikes Deal for 50-Story Office Tower in Chicago Loop

It has been reported that Fairpoint Development, a Chicago investor known for big real estate projects in emerging areas, has a deal to buy a 50-story office tower at 161...

20 February 2024 | Dubai

Luxury Residential Project Arriving in Dubai

In partnership with developer East & West Properties, Driven Properties and Refine Development Management, the brand’s inaugural standalone residential project, Rixos Financial Center Road Dubai Residences will be situated in...

19 February 2024 | New York City

Plans for Four-Skyscraper and Landscaped Plaza Development in New York City

A new set of renderings have been unveiled for a proposal along Manhattan's East River. Freedom Plaza, designed by BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group and developed by Soloviev Group and Mohegan, will...

16 February 2024 | West Palm Beach

High-rise Under Construction Catches Fire in West Palm Beach

A high-rise building under construction caught fire before noon on Wednesday, 14 February in downtown West Palm Beach, according to reports. A battalion chief with the West Palm Beach Fire...

15 February 2024

UK Regulator Will Accept Staged Approval for Tall Building Designs

Starting on 1 April 2024, contractors can start building high-rise blocks while still having some gaps in design details under the new building safety regime, the UK regulator in charge...

14 February 2024 | Abu Dhabi

Official Re-Naming of Abu Dhabi International to Zayed International Airport, Terminal A

Informed by the undulating sand dunes of the desert and rich geometric patterns of Islamic heritage, Zayed International Airport’s new Terminal A is a civic landmark for the emirate and...

13 February 2024 | Milwaukee

47-Story Building in Milwaukee Tops Out

The 47-story building, The Couture, in Milwaukee has topped out on Wednesday, 7 February. The project is part of the Lakefront Gateway Project to revitalize that part of downtown, and...

12 February 2024 | Hong Kong

Hong Kong Sustainable Office Building is Closer to Completion

With the facade in place, The Henderson, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, is a landmark building in the city of Hong Kong and getting closer to completion. Built on the...

9 February 2024 | Vancouver

Vancouver Proposes Rezoning to Encourage Mass Timber Use

On Tuesday, 6 February, Vancouver City Council took its first steps towards creating a new policy program to "remove barriers to mass timber" and encourage more developers to utilize the...