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CTBUH Tall Building Newsletter May 2015
Top CTBUH News New York Conference: Pace Confirmed as Diamond Sponsor Pace Development, who are building the tallest tower in Thailand—MahaNakhon—are confirmed as a top Sponsor of the 2015 conference. Job Opportunity: China Office Associate Director The new CTBUH China Office is seeking a talented candidate to work alongside the new Director in developing programs for the tall building industry in Asia. Global Tall Building News Follow Us:    New Safety Norms Considered in India Following Nepal Earthquake The recent earthquake in Nepal has brought earthquake safety norms into focus in India, where high-rises above 20 and 30 floors are quickly becoming the norm. Most buildings in India today use the minimum structural safety standards allowable by law. The Bureau of Indian Standards has agreed to draft a new code for seismic standards this year. Proposed Superslim in New York City to Feature Floating Skygardens A new 41-story skyscraper will feature six gaps in the façade—each filled with a full-floor, canopied green space that will wrap around the core of the tower. Floor plates will be one-third the size of those in 432 Park Avenue. The concept represents a challenge for the engineers and architects, who plan to construct the building with limited structural support around the perimeter. Design Unveiled for Giant Rotterdam Wind Turbine The 40-story building under construction at 888 Collins Street, Victoria Harbour, will be linked to the Bureau of Meteorology and light up every half-hour in a dazzling display that changes with the current weather. The tower will be illuminated by 50-meter-high vertical beams of LED light. Antalya Tower to be Built in Turkey Construction is due to commence later in 2015 on Antalya Tower, the winning entry of “The Expo 2016 Antalya Tower” competition. The completion of the observation tower will coincide with the “World Botanic Expo 2016,” to be held in the city. The tower is tripartite in form, comprised of three panoramic rooftop viewing decks tapering into a single shaft at the building’s base. Construction Underway on Shenzhen Mixed-Use Tower Construction is underway on a new tower in Shenzhen. The Hanking Center Tower was designed with the goal of rethinking the traditional commercial office building through an innovative approach to circulation, social, and work spaces. When completed, the tower will house retail, office, and residential space, with communal areas for use by all tenants. UK’s Tallest Residential Tower Gets Final Green Light in London Planning permission has been given for what would be the United Kingdom’s tallest residential building, to be sited in London Docklands. A 68-story and 36-story complex will be built, with construction expected to start in July 2016. The architects’ proposal has been dropped in height from the originally planned 73 floors. News from the Council Leader’s Message: Dennis Poon From New York to Jakarta, there’s a powerful case for building up, not out. I look forward to celebrating our contribution to this positive move. CTBUH India Examines Seismic Draft Code Especially relevant in light of the April 25 earthquake in Nepal, structural engineers at the recent India chapter event focused on seismic issues. Awards Now Closed, Jury Announced The Council is pleased to announce the 2015 Awards Jury, led by Chair Mun Summ Wong of WOHA Architects, Singapore. Winning buildings will be announced starting in June. CTBUH New York Event Showcases Ping An Tower CTBUH Chairman David Malott and Trustee Dennis Poon gave presentations emphasizing the innovative and sustainable design of Ping An Finance Center. Research Seed Funding Deadline, May 29 The winner will be awarded $20,000 to conduct their research, and be recognized at the CTBUH Conference in New York. Submit now! CTBUH Qatar Leads Convention Center Tour Attendees explored one of the largest exhibition halls in the world, featuring vast column-free spaces of up to 96 meters, unprecedented in the region. Other Industry News ► Renderings Revealed for 40-Story Tower in New York City... more ► Rolfe Judd Wins Planning for Millharbour Tower in London... more ► Toronto Developer Looks to Build Two-Tower Condo Project in Calgary... more ► Stella Maris Tower Coming to Dubai Marina... more ► Japanese Skyscrapers Could be at Risk Due to Substandard Earthquake Dampers... more ► Wilkinson Eyre Reveals 40-Story Tower for City of London... more ► Ahuja Towers Launch Sales in Mumbai... more ► Planned 304-Meter Miami Tourist Tower Sparks Political Scrum... more ► High-Rise Project to be Delivered in Brisbane... more ► Park Royal High-Rise Decision on Hold in Vancouver... more ► Origami-Like Tower in Chicago Would Have Fifth-Floor Skygarden... more ► Architect Defends Contentious Tower Proposal in Reading... more ► Architects Envision 450-Meter “Vertical City” in the Moroccan Sahara... more ► Renderings Released for Nordstrom Tower in New York City... more ► Developer Launches Horizon Towers in Abu Dhabi... more ► Shenzhen’s Planners, Aviation Officials Battle Over Building Heights... more ► Deal Could Resurrect 2 World Trade Center in New York City... more ► Berlin's Alexanderplatz Goes High-Rise as Property Prices Soar... more ► Designs Put Forward for Miami River Towers... more ► Canary Wharf Group Secures Approval for Two Towers in London... more ► New Design Submitted for Luxury High-Rise Development in Chengdu... more ► Winthrop Square Proposals Aim to Add Height to Boston’s Skyline... more ► Star City Residential Complex in Yangon Begins Second Phase of Development... more ► The Independent in Austin to be Tallest Condo Tower West of Mississippi... more ► New High-Rise Development Coming to Dubai in Anticipation of Expo 2020... more ► Twin Towers Proposed for the Heart of King’s Square in Perth... more ► Design Unveiled for PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung... more ► “French Spiderman” Scales Dubai’s Cayan Tower... more ► Ankara’s Partially-Built Republic Tower to be Demolished... more ► Bundle Tower Reimagines the Bank of China in Xinxiang... more ► Suburban Skyscraper Faces Opposition in Melbourne... more ► Construction Contract Awarded for London's One Nine Elms... more ► Another Supertall is Destined for New York's Financial District... more ► Melbourne's Australia 108 Has Most Expensive Penthouse in the Country... more ► High-rise Buildings to Alter Eldoret's Skyline... more ► Parkhouse Harumi Towers Take Shape in Tokyo... more ► Emaar Launches Downtown Views Linked to Dubai Mall... more ► Tensions Rise in South Perth Over Tower Plans... more ► Luxury Tower Planned for New York City's Sutton Place... more ► Unfinished Skyscraper Still Looms Over Guangzhou After 16 Years... more ► Construction on Brisbane's Tallest Tower Set to Begin... more ► Two Art-Clad Towers Proposed in Toronto... more ► Beach Road Towers Take Shape in Singapore... more ► Cascina Merlata in Milan Represents New Take on Social Housing... more ► Proposed 107-Meter High-Rise Slated for San Francisco’s SoMa... more ► Work Begins on Wanda Ridong Jewel Hotel in Gold Coast... more ► Bandra Kurla Complex Emerging as Epicenter of Mumbai’s Bustling Financial District... more ► Giarratana Lands More Money For Nashville Skyscraper – With A New Look... more ► Strong Winds Send Elevated Platform Flying at Shanghai WFC... more ► Designer Labels Draw High-Rise Home Buyers in Miami... more ► Fortune to Complement Fort York Development in Toronto... more ► Minton Housing Provides Amenities Laden With Natural Appeal In Singapore... more ► Metro Vancouver Malls Reach For The Sky... more ► NYC’s MTA Vote Clears Path For Planned Tallest Tower In Queens... more ► Architects Plan Large-Scale Topographical Structure in Erbil... more ► Construction Surpasses 100th Story in Seoul’s Lotte World Tower... more ► One Vanderbilt Clears Another Hurdle in New York City... more		New Members New Supporting Contributor Beijing Fortune Lighting System Engineering Shenzhen Parkland Real Estate Development New Patron SL Green Management United Technologies Corporation Upgraded Donor Arquitectonica New Contributor Davy Sukamta & Partners Structural Engineers EllisDon Corporation Eversendai Engineering Qatar WLL Hutchinson Builders Upgraded Contributor Housing and Development Board New Participant Heerim Architects & Planners MIKKELSEN Architects Newgard Development Group Raths, Raths & Johnson XSPlatforms Americas, Inc. Search Members by Expertise Features Building Case Study Bosco Verticale Milan Research Paper Seismic Action Reduction in Supertall Building Design Chunhe (Henry) Li & Yiyuan Zhang, Buro Happold Video Rethinking Skyscrapers in China and Elsewhere Yosuke Hayano, MAD Architects Upcoming Events CTBUH Canada: Sky High and The Logic of Luxury University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada – May 12 CTBUH Qatar: Sustaining Our Structures Oryx Rotana Hotel, Doha, Qatar – May 13 Chicago BCO Conference Chicago, USA – May 20–22 Inaugural CTBUH Scandinavia Symposium Henning Larsen Architects, Copenhagen, Denmark – May 28 CTBUH in the Media CTBUH Data Links Tall Buildings and Economic Development CTBUH height data illuminates historical skyscraper trends The Economist, April 24 Proposed Skyscraper to be Among City’s Tallest CTBUH to weigh in on Wanda Vista’s height relative to other high-rises Chicago Tribune, April 14 Year of the Woodscraper Predicted by Council Timber chosen for growing number of high-rises Sourceable, April 8
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