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The Shard Celebrates Foggy Opening Day
London's Shard officially acquired the title of Europe's tallest skyscraper with the opening of the viewing platform on February 1. Designed by Italian Pritzker Prize-winner Renzo Piano, the building will serve as an icon for the city of London, although it has attracted both opposition and admiration. |
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BIG's W57 Tower Approved
The New York City Council has granted final approval to the Bjarke Ingels Group-designed West 57th Tower in Manhattan. After disputing the affordable housing options in the tower, the parties reached a compromise to include 173 affordable housing units in the 32-story tetrahedral-shaped W57 building. |
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OMA Wins Shenzhen Tower Competition
Rem Koolhaas's Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA) has won the design competition for the Essence Financial Building in Shenzhen, China. The design was chosen from the shortlist of four other entries by international and Chinese practices. |
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Kenya Launches "Popup City"
In January, Kenya launched its Konza Technology City, a US$14.4 billion "popup city" located 40 miles from Nairobi. Nicknamed the "African Silicon Savannah," Konza was master planned by SHoP Architects and is part of Kenya's Vision 2030 plan. |
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Plans Moving Forward to Build Tallest Tower in Los Angeles
After years of delays and changes, Korean Airlines has unveiled its AC Martin-designed plans for the 73-story Wilshire Grand tower in LA's financial district. The US$1 billion mixed-use tower will reach 335 meters and claim the title of the tallest building west of Chicago upon completion. |
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Partnership Plans Pair of Bonifacio Towers
Century Properties Group has partnered with Asian Carmakers Corp. (ACC) to build a PHP1 billion (US$24 million) two-tower development in Bonifacio Global City in the Philippines. The project is part of Century Properties' plan to expand its portfolio to include commercial and tourism developments. |
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Singapore Launches Seven Zaha Hadid Towers...more |
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Toronto Welcomes Proposal for Distillery Tower...more |
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Sydney Skyscraper Competition Enlists Top Architects...more |
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Renzo Piano Discusses The Shard...more |
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Steven Holl Gives a Personal Tour of His Latest Towers...more |
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Seattle's Oldest Tower Celebrates Recovery...more |
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Shoreditch Residential Tower Approved...more |
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Developer Proposes Tower to Revitalize Fenway...more |
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Flying Drones Build a Mock Skyscraper...more |
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Plans Laid for Taller Building in the West Loop...more |
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New Life Breathed into Stalled Chicago High-rise...more |
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Arup Envisions the Future of Smart Buildings...more |
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Seattle Skyscraper Project Announces Hotel Tenant...more |
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Heliostats Make Progress in Australia...more |
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Committee Approves Tower Repurposing in Croydon...more |
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Brazilian Artist Pays Homage to Oscar Niemeyer...more |
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Atlanta's Tallest Building is Half Empty...more |
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Israel Takes Steps to Encourage High-rise Living...more |
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Builders Plan Myanmar's Tallest Towers...more |
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Proposed Tower Would Grow Gardens in the Sky...more |
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Spark Launches Pair of Malaysian Towers...more |
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Peter Zumthor Reveals Tall Aspirations...more |
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Design Released for New York Tower...more |
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Student High-rise Approved in Philadelphia...more |
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Elephant and Castle Proposal Moves Forward...more |
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Al Maryah to Build Shopping Center Tower Combo...more |
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Musicians Campaign Against Tower on Behalf of Nightclub...more |
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Air Rights in New York Muddling Development Efforts...more |
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Tower Built Near Ancient Theater Sparks Controversy...more |
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Window Washing in New York...more |
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