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31 October 2024 | Miami

Designs for 48-Story Luxury Residences in Miami Design District are Revealed

Plans have been unveiled for a new 48-story residential high-rise in Miami's Design District that will be in collaboration with celebrity chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. The building named the Jean-Georges Miami...

30 October 2024 | Melbourne

Futuristic Wellness Development in Melbourne has Received Approval for Initial Phase of Construction

Approval has been given by Victoria's planning minister for the initial phase of its AUD 1.7 billion Elysium Fields development at Melbourne’s Docklands. The construction that was given the green...

29 October 2024 | Toronto

Italian Fashion House to Partner with Toronto Developer for 60-Story Luxury High-Rise

Announced this month, a 60-story luxury high-rise in Toronto’s King-Jarvis Design District has been proposed by Amexon Development Corp. who is partnering with the renowned Italian fashion house Missoni. THe...

28 October 2024 | London

Revised Plans for 1 Undershaft Enhance Ground Floor and Public Spaces

On 21 October, 2024, revised plans were submitted for the 1 Undershaft proposal in London by Eric Parry Architects.  The 74-story building, led by developers Stanhope and Aroland Holdings, would...

25 October 2024 | Denver

Denver High-Rise with Organic Features is Completed

One River North (ORN), a new 16-story mixed-use development in Denver’s River North Art District (RiNo), has been completed.  Integrating a natural terrain aesthetic into its design, the building features...

24 October 2024 | Chesapeake

Chesapeake Building Proposal Obtains Approval for 200+ Meter Height

The Chesapeake City Council has approved a conditional use permit for the construction of a 685-foot (209-meter) manufacturing tower for LS Greenlink, officially called the Project Genesis Vertical Continuous Vulcanizer...

23 October 2024 | Amsterdam

Modernist Complex Redevelopment in Amsterdam is Complete

The renovation and transformation of Tripolis Park, originally designed by Dutch modernist architect Aldo van Eyck, has been completed by MVRDV for developer Flow. The project involved restoring two heritage...

22 October 2024 | Vancouver

Fire Breaks out in 28-Story Apartment High-Rise in Vancouver

A fire broke out in a high-rise apartment on 1500 Alberni in Vancouver's Coal Harbour on Monday around 4pm Pacific Time on 21 October, prompting a second-alarm response from Vancouver...

22 October 2024 | Toronto

Revised Toronto High-Rise Design Replaces Office Space for Residential

Updated plans for 310 and 330 Front Street West in Toronto’s Entertainment District have been submitted. The revised proposal designed by Hariri Pontarini Architects now includes a residential building in...

21 October 2024 | Chicago

University Changes Plans for Building in Chicago's "The 78" South Loop Development

The University of Illinois (U of I) has changed its plan for the USD$285 million Discovery Partners Institute (DPI) in the South Loop at The 78 in Chicago. Instead of...

18 October 2024 | Dubai

Swiss Watch Maker and Dubai Developer are Collaborating on Another Residential Project

London Gate, in partnership with Swiss luxury watchmaker Franck Muller, has launched their latest development, the Franck Muller Vanguard Tower that will be built in the heart of the Dubai...

18 October 2024 | Dubai

Dubai Mixed-Use Project with Luxury Residences is Proposed Near the Autodrome

The mixed-use "Takaya" project that will be located in Dubai's Motor City master development has been launched by the Dubai-based developers, Union Properties. The AED$2 billion (USD544.51 million) project will...

17 October 2024 | Seoul

Designs for Exclusive 14-Story Live-Work Building in Seoul are Unveiled

Foster + Partners has unveiled designs for a 14-story live-work building in Seoul, tailored to personalized business hospitality. Located on Dosan-daero Road, the building features meeting rooms, wellness facilities, and...

16 October 2024 | New York City

Recently Completed 29-Story NYC Residential Building Gets Recognition for Engineering Achievements

The Olympia DUMBO residential building in Brooklyn, has earned recognition for its innovative engineering, with DeSimone Consulting Engineering playing a key role in achieving the striking sail-shaped design. This 400-foot,...

15 October 2024 | Prague

Prague Residential Project Moving Forward After Contract Awarded

The construction of the next phase of Tesla Hloubětín residential project  in Prague, Czechia is moving forward after awarding the contract for construction to Skanska. It consists of four residential...

14 October 2024 | Brisbane

Proposed Plantings-Covered High-Rise in Brisbane Seeks Approval to Increase Height

The application for 88 Merivale Street, dubbed the "Urban Forest" has been resubmitted with the Brisbane City Council, seeking approval for a 30-story building, three years after it was initially...

11 October 2024 | Singapore

CTBUH Names 2024 Best Tall Building Worldwide

On 25 September, CTBUH announced the winner of its annual award for the 2024 best tall building worldwide as Pan Pacific Orchard, in Singapore. Winners were also announced in five...

10 October 2024 | St. Petersburg (FL)

Construction Crane Falls from 100+ meter High-Rise Under Construction in St. Petersburg During Hurricane Milton

A construction crane in downtown St. Petersburg collapsed as Hurricane Milton battered the city with powerful winds. Footage shows the crane lying amidst debris at 400 Central Avenue, where it...

9 October 2024 | Las Vegas

Las Vegas Icon is Imploded Making Room for New Development

The Tropicana implosion marks the end of an era on the Las Vegas Strip. On 8 October, the iconic 67-year-old Tropicana Las Vegas Hotel and Casino was brought down, joining...

8 October 2024 | Chicago

Original Architects Tapped to Lead Interior Redesign of Iconic Chicago Skyscraper

On 1 October, it was announced that  Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) has been brought on to lead the architectural redesign and redevelopment of the skyscraper’s 95th and 96th floors...