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Miami Beach – The Continuum on South Beach are residential towers located in southern Miami Beach. The South tower opened in 2002, while the North tower opened in 2008.
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Chicago – With an elegant composition of articulated glass and steel, 353 North Clark is located at the center of the River North neighborhood.
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With an elegant composition of articulated glass and steel, 353 North Clark is located at the center of the River North neighborhood.
400 Park Avenue South, New York City
400 Park Avenue South offers residents unobstructed of the Manhattan skyline, as its height required a special zoning review when constructed.
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Standing at 136m, 420 George Street meets the challenge of including a large scale mixed-use building seamlessly into the city.
432 Park Avenue, New York City
432 Park Avenue represents a new generation of superslim skyscrapers and is defined by its simplicity and large glass windows set in a regular grid of exposed concrete members.
Located near central transportation, this 207 meter residential skyscraper features a heated pool, an entertainment area, and a cinema for residents.
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Beijing Yintai Centre, Beijing
Located in the core Beijing central business district, the three towered structure has a central tower rising 250m high.
The dramatic and highly visible structural system employed on Broadgate Tower is an innovative solution to the challenge of spanning the pre-existing railways that run under the site.
Continuum on South Beach, Miami Beach
The Continuum on South Beach are residential towers located in southern Miami Beach. The South tower opened in 2002, while the North tower opened in 2008.
One Madison Park, New York City
One Madison Park is situated in a unique location on the Manhattan grid. The strong yet simple form rises from a seemingly impossibly small New York City site.
Museum Park is a complex of multiple residential towers within the Central Station development at the southern edge of Grant Park across from Museum Campus.
One Rincon Hill, San Francisco
Located on the apex of Rincon Hill, this residential complex contains two skyscrapers that share a common townhouse podium.
The complex design of this midtown Manhattan skyscraper reflects the structural requirements of a markedly elongated tower.
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Petronas Towers display a distinctive postmodern style, making it a 21st-century icon for Kuala Lumpur, and the symbol of Malaysia’s success.
This 52-story building was constructed adjacent to and over active rail lines to enhance the character of this prominent river frontage while concealing the existing rail lines below.
Optimized configurations of the residences maximize spatial openness and viewing spectrum, allowing for flexibility of lifestyle.
The developers of The Shard showed remarkable tenacity in bringing it to fruition.
Torre Europa is located in Madrid's business district, situated next to the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, featuring restaurants on the lower levels.
The Torre Reforma is Mexico's tallest building and features a versatile, column-free interior that incorporates natural energy-reducing elements and a structurally expressive exterior.
Trump International Hotel & Tower, Chicago
Urbanistically and architecturally, Trump Tower represents a high standard of contextual design—fitting very well into the city.
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Commercial Tower Tops Out in Melbourne’s Victoria Harbour Precinct
18 Jun 2018, Melbourne – A 20-story commercial office tower has topped out in Melbourne’s Victoria Harbour…
Retrofitted Building in Madrid to Feature Stainless Steel Façade
11 Jun 2018, Madrid – A 121-meter high-rise with 32 floors in Madrid is undergoing a major retrofit. The…
Second Timber Office Tower Approved for Sydney’s Barangaroo South
8 Jun 2018, Sydney – A proposed timber office tower has been approved at Barangaroo South in Sydney. The…
Lendlease Connected Global News
Commercial Tower Tops Out in Melbourne’s Victoria Harbour Precinct
18 Jun 2018 – Melbourne, Australia
A 20-story commercial office tower has topped out in Melbourne’s Victoria Harbour precinct and is scheduled for completion in 2019. The project is the latest of 23…
18 Jun 2018 – Melbourne, Australia
A 20-story commercial office tower has topped out in Melbourne’s Victoria Harbour precinct and is scheduled for completion in 2019. The project is the latest of 23…
Retrofitted Building in Madrid to Feature Stainless Steel Façade
11 Jun 2018 – Madrid, Spain
A 121-meter high-rise with 32 floors in Madrid is undergoing a major retrofit. The refurbished building will feature a new stainless-steel façade, while maintaining the…
11 Jun 2018 – Madrid, Spain
A 121-meter high-rise with 32 floors in Madrid is undergoing a major retrofit. The refurbished building will feature a new stainless-steel façade, while maintaining the…
Second Timber Office Tower Approved for Sydney’s Barangaroo South
8 Jun 2018 – Sydney, Australia
A proposed timber office tower has been approved at Barangaroo South in Sydney. The project will consist of 10,000 square meters of commercial floor space and 680 square…
8 Jun 2018 – Sydney, Australia
A proposed timber office tower has been approved at Barangaroo South in Sydney. The project will consist of 10,000 square meters of commercial floor space and 680 square…
New York City's Under-Construction Central Park Tower Reaches 300 Meters
30 Apr 2018 – New York City, United States
Central Park Tower, a mixed-use building in New York, has surpassed 300 meters’ height under construction. When finished, it is expected to reach 472 meters in height,…
30 Apr 2018 – New York City, United States
Central Park Tower, a mixed-use building in New York, has surpassed 300 meters’ height under construction. When finished, it is expected to reach 472 meters in height,…
Sydney Metro Shortlists Three Developers for Victoria Cross Station and Tower
16 Mar 2018 – Sydney, Australia
Sydney Metro has short-listed three development groups to build Victoria Cross Station and a 167-meter commercial tower overhead. The project would include a maximum…
16 Mar 2018 – Sydney, Australia
Sydney Metro has short-listed three development groups to build Victoria Cross Station and a 167-meter commercial tower overhead. The project would include a maximum…
Chicago’s Riverline Mega-Development Divided into Separate Residential Projects
14 Mar 2018 – Chicago, United States
The $2 billion Riverline mega-development in Chicago has been split into two separate residential projects. The northern portion of the site is set to contain 2,700 units…
14 Mar 2018 – Chicago, United States
The $2 billion Riverline mega-development in Chicago has been split into two separate residential projects. The northern portion of the site is set to contain 2,700 units…
277 Fifth Avenue Officially Tops Out in New York City
9 Mar 2018 – New York City, United States
The Rafael Viñoly-designed 277 Fifth Avenue has topped out in New York City at 202 meters tall. The 55-story residential high-rise contains 130 one- to four-bedroom…
9 Mar 2018 – New York City, United States
The Rafael Viñoly-designed 277 Fifth Avenue has topped out in New York City at 202 meters tall. The 55-story residential high-rise contains 130 one- to four-bedroom…
Melbourne Quarter’s First Tower Tops Out
8 Mar 2018 – Melbourne, Australia
The first tower in Lendlease’s Melbourne Quarter development has topped out at 13 stories, two months after the developer was given the green light to develop its third…
8 Mar 2018 – Melbourne, Australia
The first tower in Lendlease’s Melbourne Quarter development has topped out at 13 stories, two months after the developer was given the green light to develop its third…
A Developer and Pension Plan Team Up for £1.5 Billion London Build-to-Rent Project
18 Jan 2018 – London, United Kingdom
Lendlease and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) have struck a £1.5 billion partnership to invest in a London build-to-rent private rental sector scheme in…
18 Jan 2018 – London, United Kingdom
Lendlease and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) have struck a £1.5 billion partnership to invest in a London build-to-rent private rental sector scheme in…
Malaysia's Upcoming Tallest skyscraper, The Exchange 106, Has Signed Up Major Tenants
12 Jan 2018 – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Malaysia’s upcoming tallest tower, The Exchange 106, has signed up tenants for nearly half of its floor space to large institutions. The tower will top out at 492 meters…
12 Jan 2018 – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Malaysia’s upcoming tallest tower, The Exchange 106, has signed up tenants for nearly half of its floor space to large institutions. The tower will top out at 492 meters…
Developer Closes on $1-Billion-Plus Financing for New York’s Central Park Tower
5 Jan 2018 – New York City, United States
Developers have closed on $1.14 billion in financing for Central Park Tower, and now have all the money in place for what is set to be Manhattan’s most expensive condo…
5 Jan 2018 – New York City, United States
Developers have closed on $1.14 billion in financing for Central Park Tower, and now have all the money in place for what is set to be Manhattan’s most expensive condo…
Milan World Expo Site to be Redeveloped into Theme Park
6 Dec 2017 – Milan, Italy
The winners of an international competition to reimagine Milan’s former World Expo site will build a 10-million-square-foot (929,030-square-meter) theme park for science…
6 Dec 2017 – Milan, Italy
The winners of an international competition to reimagine Milan’s former World Expo site will build a 10-million-square-foot (929,030-square-meter) theme park for science…
Japan's Condo Developers Spot Opportunities in Asia-Pacific Urbanization
30 Nov 2017 – Melbourne, Australia
As people around the world are adopting urban lifestyles at an increasing rate, Japanese companies are seeing new opportunities to expand their overseas operations,…
30 Nov 2017 – Melbourne, Australia
As people around the world are adopting urban lifestyles at an increasing rate, Japanese companies are seeing new opportunities to expand their overseas operations,…
Melbourne’s Wesley Place Stage One Begins Construction, Stage Two Still Seeks Approval
17 Nov 2017 – Melbourne, Australia
Signage from a multinational construction company has emerged across the site of the Wesley Place project at 130 Lonsdale Street in Melbourne. Meanwhile, the second phase…
17 Nov 2017 – Melbourne, Australia
Signage from a multinational construction company has emerged across the site of the Wesley Place project at 130 Lonsdale Street in Melbourne. Meanwhile, the second phase…
Second Timber Office Building Proposed for Barangaroo, Sydney
13 Nov 2017 – Sydney, Australia
A planning application has been lodged for a second engineered timber office building at Barangaroo South in Sydney. The development is proposed as a "sister building" to…
13 Nov 2017 – Sydney, Australia
A planning application has been lodged for a second engineered timber office building at Barangaroo South in Sydney. The development is proposed as a "sister building" to…
Leading Investment Firm Takes Space at Melbourne Quarter
13 Oct 2017 – Melbourne, Australia
A leading investment firm has leased 9,720 square meters at One Melbourne Quarter, the first of three office buildings at the Melbourne Quarter precinct, which is located…
13 Oct 2017 – Melbourne, Australia
A leading investment firm has leased 9,720 square meters at One Melbourne Quarter, the first of three office buildings at the Melbourne Quarter precinct, which is located…
Upscale Gold Coast Condo Tower Gets Another Height Increase
5 Sep 2017 – Chicago, United States
The Gold Coast luxury condo tower known as No. 9 Walton has been issued an updated construction permit allowing for a larger, taller, and more expensive penthouse unit…
5 Sep 2017 – Chicago, United States
The Gold Coast luxury condo tower known as No. 9 Walton has been issued an updated construction permit allowing for a larger, taller, and more expensive penthouse unit…
A Developer is Building a £600 Million “Versace-branded” Skyscraper in Central London
24 Aug 2017 – London, United Kingdom
A developer was awarded a £250 million (US$320 million) contract to build the first-ever "Versace-branded" skyscraper in London. The 50-story residential tower will…
24 Aug 2017 – London, United Kingdom
A developer was awarded a £250 million (US$320 million) contract to build the first-ever "Versace-branded" skyscraper in London. The 50-story residential tower will…
Chicago’s "Big Red" Building Scores Anchor Tenant, and Maybe a New Name
11 Aug 2017 – Chicago, United States
A Chicago-based bank has made a deal to lease 462,000 square feet (43,000 square meters) of the CNA Center, affectionately known as "Big Red," and landed naming rights…
11 Aug 2017 – Chicago, United States
A Chicago-based bank has made a deal to lease 462,000 square feet (43,000 square meters) of the CNA Center, affectionately known as "Big Red," and landed naming rights…
Designs for Chicago’s Supertall Vista Tower Updated as Construction Continues
18 Jul 2017 – Chicago, United States
The design of the upcoming 98-story Vista Tower is still being refined, and recent updates include the replacement of residential space on the 83rd floor with an open-air…
18 Jul 2017 – Chicago, United States
The design of the upcoming 98-story Vista Tower is still being refined, and recent updates include the replacement of residential space on the 83rd floor with an open-air…
727 West Madison Charts New Territory in Chicago
14 Jul 2017 – Chicago, United States
A 44-story tower at 727 West Madison is set to become the tallest building west of the Kennedy Expressway and the Loop. The 151-meter tower will contain 492 apartments of…
14 Jul 2017 – Chicago, United States
A 44-story tower at 727 West Madison is set to become the tallest building west of the Kennedy Expressway and the Loop. The 151-meter tower will contain 492 apartments of…
Meeting Reveals Details on New Developments in Chicago’s Lakeshore East
11 Jul 2017 – Chicago, United States
Even as it builds what will become the city's third-tallest skyscraper, a Chicago real estate developer is pushing ahead on a new wave of towers in its 11.3-hectare…
11 Jul 2017 – Chicago, United States
Even as it builds what will become the city's third-tallest skyscraper, a Chicago real estate developer is pushing ahead on a new wave of towers in its 11.3-hectare…
Lakeshore East Developer Announces New Projects as Vista Rises in Chicago
29 Jun 2017 – Chicago, United States
After breaking ground in September, Chicago's Vista Tower is beginning to pop up into the city's iconic skyline. Meanwhile, one of its developers is preparing to unveil…
29 Jun 2017 – Chicago, United States
After breaking ground in September, Chicago's Vista Tower is beginning to pop up into the city's iconic skyline. Meanwhile, one of its developers is preparing to unveil…
Architecture Firm Wins Design Competition for Circular Quay Tower in Sydney
19 Jun 2017 – Sydney, Australia
An architecture firm has won a competition to design a new office tower as part of an urban precinct that is set to reinvigorate part of Sydney’s iconic Circular Quay…
19 Jun 2017 – Sydney, Australia
An architecture firm has won a competition to design a new office tower as part of an urban precinct that is set to reinvigorate part of Sydney’s iconic Circular Quay…
First Interior Photos Revealed for 56 Leonard in New York City
26 Apr 2017 – New York City, United States
The first interior photographs of the 60-story tower at 56 Leonard have been revealed. The tower, which opened to residents in 2016, has been nicknamed the “Jenga…
26 Apr 2017 – New York City, United States
The first interior photographs of the 60-story tower at 56 Leonard have been revealed. The tower, which opened to residents in 2016, has been nicknamed the “Jenga…
New York City’s 520 Park Avenue Tops Out
14 Apr 2017 – New York City, United States
A developer's latest Manhattan project, 520 Park Avenue, is putting in place its final crowning members, cementing the skyscraper as the tallest building on the Upper…
14 Apr 2017 – New York City, United States
A developer's latest Manhattan project, 520 Park Avenue, is putting in place its final crowning members, cementing the skyscraper as the tallest building on the Upper…
New York’s Central Park Tower Condos To Hit the Market in 2017
31 Mar 2017 – New York City, United States
After originally planning to launch sales in late 2016, developers behind the under-construction Central Park Tower have announced that sales will hit the market in the…
31 Mar 2017 – New York City, United States
After originally planning to launch sales in late 2016, developers behind the under-construction Central Park Tower have announced that sales will hit the market in the…
Architecture Firm Tapped to Design New Stations for the Sydney Metro
31 Mar 2017 – Sydney, Australia
An architecture firm has won a competition to create a chain of seven stations along an extension of the Sydney Metro, which will tunnel beneath the city's harbor. The…
31 Mar 2017 – Sydney, Australia
An architecture firm has won a competition to create a chain of seven stations along an extension of the Sydney Metro, which will tunnel beneath the city's harbor. The…
Planning Minister Grants Approval for Melbourne Quarter Tower
24 Mar 2017 – Melbourne, Australia
The newly approved Melbourne Quarter Tower will be located at 693 Collins Street, injecting almost 55,000 square meters of office space into the precinct across its 28…
24 Mar 2017 – Melbourne, Australia
The newly approved Melbourne Quarter Tower will be located at 693 Collins Street, injecting almost 55,000 square meters of office space into the precinct across its 28…
Los Angeles’s New Multi-Tower Civic Center Master Plan Receives Key Approval
22 Mar 2017 – Los Angeles, United States
The Los Angeles City Council's Entertainment and Facilities Committee has approved the new multi-tower Civic Center Master Plan, the latest step towards a dramatic…
22 Mar 2017 – Los Angeles, United States
The Los Angeles City Council's Entertainment and Facilities Committee has approved the new multi-tower Civic Center Master Plan, the latest step towards a dramatic…
52-Story NYC Skyscraper Secures International Financing
6 Mar 2017 – New York City, United States
Following the success of the supertall 432 Park Avenue, Rafael Viñoly Architects’ next New York City project has moved a step closer to realization after developers…
6 Mar 2017 – New York City, United States
Following the success of the supertall 432 Park Avenue, Rafael Viñoly Architects’ next New York City project has moved a step closer to realization after developers…
Timber Office Tower Proposed for Brisbane
10 Feb 2017 – Brisbane, Australia
Continuing the trend for innovative timber construction, 5 King – a high-performance office building proposed for the Brisbane Showgrounds – is to become the tallest…
10 Feb 2017 – Brisbane, Australia
Continuing the trend for innovative timber construction, 5 King – a high-performance office building proposed for the Brisbane Showgrounds – is to become the tallest…
150-Meter Apartment Tower Headed to Chicago’s Greektown
31 Jan 2017 – Chicago, United States
The unprecedented development boom taking place in Chicago’s West Loop is about to yield its tallest project yet – a 44-story cylindrical tower known as One South Halsted…
31 Jan 2017 – Chicago, United States
The unprecedented development boom taking place in Chicago’s West Loop is about to yield its tallest project yet – a 44-story cylindrical tower known as One South Halsted…
Major Australian Bank to Relocate to Under-Construction Melbourne Tower
30 Jan 2017 – Melbourne, Australia
A major Australian bank is set to take up the anchor tenancy at 839 Collins Street. Located in the Docklands precinct, the tower will rise to 20 stories and feature 38,…
30 Jan 2017 – Melbourne, Australia
A major Australian bank is set to take up the anchor tenancy at 839 Collins Street. Located in the Docklands precinct, the tower will rise to 20 stories and feature 38,…
Tower Trio Completes at Barangaroo South Complex in Sydney
8 Dec 2016 – Sydney, Australia
The last of the three International Towers at the Barangaroo South complex in Sydney has been completed. This completion marks the first significant part of the master…
8 Dec 2016 – Sydney, Australia
The last of the three International Towers at the Barangaroo South complex in Sydney has been completed. This completion marks the first significant part of the master…
South Loop High-Rise Hotel Quietly Starts Construction in Chicago
17 Nov 2016 – Chicago, United States
Chicago’s South Loop construction boom continues as crews and equipment arrive on-scene to prepare the southeast corner of Wabash and 11th Street for a new 306-foot (93-…
17 Nov 2016 – Chicago, United States
Chicago’s South Loop construction boom continues as crews and equipment arrive on-scene to prepare the southeast corner of Wabash and 11th Street for a new 306-foot (93-…
LED Lighting Scheme Installed on 432 Park Avenue in New York
15 Nov 2016 – New York City, United States
The western hemisphere’s tallest residential building, 432 Park Avenue, is a hard one to miss in the New York City skyline, but now, a new architectural feature is being…
15 Nov 2016 – New York City, United States
The western hemisphere’s tallest residential building, 432 Park Avenue, is a hard one to miss in the New York City skyline, but now, a new architectural feature is being…
Go-Ahead Given for Office Tower Project in Stratford, London
1 Nov 2016 – London, United Kingdom
Developers have gained consent for the third major building in the International Quarter development at Stratford in east London. The large office project will rise to 21…
1 Nov 2016 – London, United Kingdom
Developers have gained consent for the third major building in the International Quarter development at Stratford in east London. The large office project will rise to 21…
New York City’s Tallest Penthouse Sold for $88 Million
16 Sep 2016 – New York City, United States
A wealthy buyer has closed on his penthouse at 432 Park Avenue for $87.7 million. The deal marks the sale of the city’s highest residence and the biggest closed sale in…
16 Sep 2016 – New York City, United States
A wealthy buyer has closed on his penthouse at 432 Park Avenue for $87.7 million. The deal marks the sale of the city’s highest residence and the biggest closed sale in…
Chicago’s Riverline Complex Breaks Ground
13 Sep 2016 – Chicago, United States
On a sunny afternoon in downtown in Chicago, a groundbreaking was held for Riverline, a community of more than 3,600 residences to be located on vacant property and a…
13 Sep 2016 – Chicago, United States
On a sunny afternoon in downtown in Chicago, a groundbreaking was held for Riverline, a community of more than 3,600 residences to be located on vacant property and a…
Construction Progressing at 520 Park Avenue in New York City
29 Aug 2016 – New York City, United States
The 54-story tower at 520 Park Avenue is now 30 stories tall. Recent photos show that the residential building is hovering high above its neighbors, with installation…
29 Aug 2016 – New York City, United States
The 54-story tower at 520 Park Avenue is now 30 stories tall. Recent photos show that the residential building is hovering high above its neighbors, with installation…
Melbourne’s Latest Highly Anticipated Residential Address Receives Approval
25 Aug 2016 – Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne is one step closer to innovative, next-generation living following the planning minister’s approval of Melbourne Quarter’s residential buildings, which are…
25 Aug 2016 – Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne is one step closer to innovative, next-generation living following the planning minister’s approval of Melbourne Quarter’s residential buildings, which are…
Developer Awards Contract to build Aykon London One Tower
23 Aug 2016 – London, United Kingdom
The Dubai-based developer Damac has appointed Australian property construction and development company Lendlease to build its Aykon London One tower, a 50-story…
23 Aug 2016 – London, United Kingdom
The Dubai-based developer Damac has appointed Australian property construction and development company Lendlease to build its Aykon London One tower, a 50-story…
Sydney’s Darling Harbour Under Redevelopment
22 Aug 2016 – Sydney, Australia
Plans for an office complex at Darling Harbour have been dropped; instead, developers are looking to build a taller, skinnier apartment tower as part of a proposed USD$…
22 Aug 2016 – Sydney, Australia
Plans for an office complex at Darling Harbour have been dropped; instead, developers are looking to build a taller, skinnier apartment tower as part of a proposed USD$…
220 Central Park South Now Two-Thirds Erected in New York City
22 Aug 2016 – New York City, United States
According to reports, the tower at 220 Central Park South in New York City is now two-thirds of the way up, with construction having completed about 183 meters of the…
22 Aug 2016 – New York City, United States
According to reports, the tower at 220 Central Park South in New York City is now two-thirds of the way up, with construction having completed about 183 meters of the…
Sales Scheduled to Launch for Central Park Tower in New York City
15 Aug 2016 – New York City, United States
Plans are moving along for what could be New York City’s second tallest building. In a recent press release, the developer announced that sales for its Central Park Tower…
15 Aug 2016 – New York City, United States
Plans are moving along for what could be New York City’s second tallest building. In a recent press release, the developer announced that sales for its Central Park Tower…
Delayed Chicago Riverline Complex to Break Ground with Building D
3 Aug 2016 – Chicago, United States
The upcoming Riverline complex is facing a temporary delay due to a hold-up in Chicago’s bond process. This process is expected to be resolved soon, but in the meantime,…
3 Aug 2016 – Chicago, United States
The upcoming Riverline complex is facing a temporary delay due to a hold-up in Chicago’s bond process. This process is expected to be resolved soon, but in the meantime,…
Height Increase Approved for Sydney’s 182 George Street
1 Aug 2016 – Sydney, Australia
The City of Sydney has given a developer the go-ahead on its proposal to dramatically lift the height of a premium office tower, now 263 meters tall, in Sydney's Circular…
1 Aug 2016 – Sydney, Australia
The City of Sydney has given a developer the go-ahead on its proposal to dramatically lift the height of a premium office tower, now 263 meters tall, in Sydney's Circular…
Chicago’s Upcoming Vista Tower Has Sold $200 Million in Condos Since March
7 Jun 2016 – Chicago, United States
According to sources, Lakeshore East’s upcoming supertall Vista Tower has sold $200 million worth of condominiums since March of 2016. The project is expected to break…
7 Jun 2016 – Chicago, United States
According to sources, Lakeshore East’s upcoming supertall Vista Tower has sold $200 million worth of condominiums since March of 2016. The project is expected to break…
56 Leonard Nears Completion in New York City
2 Jun 2016 – New York City, United States
The Jenga-like 56 Leonard Street has been captured by recent photographs ahead of its imminent completion. The 57-story tower appears largely complete, apart from a…
2 Jun 2016 – New York City, United States
The Jenga-like 56 Leonard Street has been captured by recent photographs ahead of its imminent completion. The 57-story tower appears largely complete, apart from a…
University of Technology Sydney Proposes Undulating High-Rise
20 May 2016 – Sydney, Australia
A proposal by the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) to replace an existing building at UTS’ campus in Ultimo has gone on exhibition for community consultation. Under…
20 May 2016 – Sydney, Australia
A proposal by the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) to replace an existing building at UTS’ campus in Ultimo has gone on exhibition for community consultation. Under…
Construction Start on Chicago’s 113 East Roosevelt Street Tower Scheduled for June
11 Apr 2016 – Chicago, United States
After following the City of Chicago’s zoning and design review protocols to the letter, an upcoming 76-story, 792-unit residential tower at 113 East Roosevelt Street is…
11 Apr 2016 – Chicago, United States
After following the City of Chicago’s zoning and design review protocols to the letter, an upcoming 76-story, 792-unit residential tower at 113 East Roosevelt Street is…
Crown Sydney Hotel Receives Approval after Design Changes
5 Apr 2016 – Sydney, Australia
The New South Wales (NSW) Department of Planning and Environment has recommended the proposed Crown tower at Barangaroo South for approval, despite minimal design changes…
5 Apr 2016 – Sydney, Australia
The New South Wales (NSW) Department of Planning and Environment has recommended the proposed Crown tower at Barangaroo South for approval, despite minimal design changes…
Dubai developer Eyes London Regneration Sites for Second Major Scheme
31 Mar 2016 – London, United Kingdom
Damac Properties is in talks to develop a major regeneration site in London – its second UK site after the Aykon residential scheme in Vauxhall. It is believed to be…
31 Mar 2016 – London, United Kingdom
Damac Properties is in talks to develop a major regeneration site in London – its second UK site after the Aykon residential scheme in Vauxhall. It is believed to be…
Crews Prep Chicago’s Massive Multi-Phase Riverline Site for Construction
30 Mar 2016 – Chicago, United States
The Riverline complex is creeping towards reality as crews prepare the empty 2.8-hectare site for construction. Approved in 2015, the transformative master plan calls for…
30 Mar 2016 – Chicago, United States
The Riverline complex is creeping towards reality as crews prepare the empty 2.8-hectare site for construction. Approved in 2015, the transformative master plan calls for…
Mexico's Tallest Tower Approaching Completion
18 Mar 2016 – Mexico City, Mexico
Construction is progressing on the 246-meter Torre Reforma – characterized by its diamond-shaped upper portion and concrete cladding on three of its sides – which is set…
18 Mar 2016 – Mexico City, Mexico
Construction is progressing on the 246-meter Torre Reforma – characterized by its diamond-shaped upper portion and concrete cladding on three of its sides – which is set…
City of Chicago Approves Major Development Along River
11 Feb 2016 – Chicago, United States
Plans for Perkins+Will’s Riverline project include five residential towers, a series of townhouses, public park space, over 3,600 residential units, a river walk, and 16,…
11 Feb 2016 – Chicago, United States
Plans for Perkins+Will’s Riverline project include five residential towers, a series of townhouses, public park space, over 3,600 residential units, a river walk, and 16,…
Planning Group Recommends Design Changes for Crown Resorts Casino Tower in Barangaroo, Sydney
10 Feb 2016 – Sydney, Australia
The New South Wales Department of Planning and Environment has recommended trimming the podium of the Wilkinson Eyre-designed Crown Resorts Casino tower at Barangaroo to…
10 Feb 2016 – Sydney, Australia
The New South Wales Department of Planning and Environment has recommended trimming the podium of the Wilkinson Eyre-designed Crown Resorts Casino tower at Barangaroo to…
World Reaches 100 Supertall Skyscrapers with Completion of 432 Park Avenue
13 Jan 2016 – New York City, United States
There are now officially 100 supertall (300-plus-meter) skyscrapers in the world following the completion of 432 Park Avenue in New York City. The total number of…
13 Jan 2016 – New York City, United States
There are now officially 100 supertall (300-plus-meter) skyscrapers in the world following the completion of 432 Park Avenue in New York City. The total number of…
Insurance Giant to Become Anchor Tenant of Proposed Chicago High-Rise
17 Dec 2015 – Chicago, United States
After 43 years in the iconic red skyscraper painted in its corporate color, CNA is ditching 333 S. Wabash Avenue and moving half a mile northwest. The insurance giant is…
17 Dec 2015 – Chicago, United States
After 43 years in the iconic red skyscraper painted in its corporate color, CNA is ditching 333 S. Wabash Avenue and moving half a mile northwest. The insurance giant is…
50-Story Naza Tower Launched in Kuala Lumpur
11 Nov 2015 – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Naza Group has launched its 50-story Naza Tower headquarters at KLCC's Platinum Park in Kuala Lumpur as part of the company’s 40th anniversary celebration. The Grade A…
11 Nov 2015 – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Naza Group has launched its 50-story Naza Tower headquarters at KLCC's Platinum Park in Kuala Lumpur as part of the company’s 40th anniversary celebration. The Grade A…
US Construction Hit by Curtain Walling Crisis
10 Sep 2015 – New York City, United States
A shortage of US curtain walling makers caused by the 2008 global financial crisis is so severe that it is halting projects and has even forced the developer of Hudson…
10 Sep 2015 – New York City, United States
A shortage of US curtain walling makers caused by the 2008 global financial crisis is so severe that it is halting projects and has even forced the developer of Hudson…
The Shard is Nearly 70 Percent Leased with Some of the Highest Rents in London
27 Aug 2015 – London, United Kingdom
A letting at The Shard in London has broken price records for the South Bank and the City, as a German IT company has struck a deal to take the entire 26th floor of the…
27 Aug 2015 – London, United Kingdom
A letting at The Shard in London has broken price records for the South Bank and the City, as a German IT company has struck a deal to take the entire 26th floor of the…
High-Rise Chicago Retirement Community Begins Extensive Upgrades
14 Aug 2015 – Chicago, United States
The Clare, a 53-floor high-rise retirement residence, will begin a multi-million dollar renovation. The tower is the only urban, luxury high-rise fully constructed…
14 Aug 2015 – Chicago, United States
The Clare, a 53-floor high-rise retirement residence, will begin a multi-million dollar renovation. The tower is the only urban, luxury high-rise fully constructed…
Construction Ready to Begin on Pricey Chicago Condo Tower
12 Aug 2015 – Chicago, United States
One of Chicago's priciest condo developments is ready to begin construction in the Gold Coast. The No. 9 Walton tower has just been issued a building permit by the city…
12 Aug 2015 – Chicago, United States
One of Chicago's priciest condo developments is ready to begin construction in the Gold Coast. The No. 9 Walton tower has just been issued a building permit by the city…
New York’s Nordstrom Tower Expected to Have Highest Roof in the US
18 Jun 2015 – New York City, United States
Nordstrom Tower, slated for completion in 2018, will be the highest tower in the nation by roof height, reports YIMBY. Developed by Extell, documents describe the tower's…
18 Jun 2015 – New York City, United States
Nordstrom Tower, slated for completion in 2018, will be the highest tower in the nation by roof height, reports YIMBY. Developed by Extell, documents describe the tower's…
Nordstrom Tower Could Become Tallest in New York, Report Says
12 May 2015 – New York City, United States
A new report claims that 217 West 57th Street received a height boost that would make it the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. However, CTBUH has not ratified…
12 May 2015 – New York City, United States
A new report claims that 217 West 57th Street received a height boost that would make it the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. However, CTBUH has not ratified…
Renderings Released for Nordstrom Tower in New York City
21 Apr 2015 – New York City, United States
Renderings of the tallest of Manhattan’s supertall towers have been revealed. The under-construction building has been dubbed “Nordstrom Tower” for the department store…
21 Apr 2015 – New York City, United States
Renderings of the tallest of Manhattan’s supertall towers have been revealed. The under-construction building has been dubbed “Nordstrom Tower” for the department store…
Melbourne Tower To Change Color With The Weather
26 Mar 2015 – Melbourne, Australia
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…
26 Mar 2015 – Melbourne, Australia
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…
Renzo Piano to Design Next Big Residential Project in Sydney's Barangaroo South
6 Mar 2015 – Sydney, Australia
Sydney’s Barangaroo South will soon see its own Renzo Piano creation, with the Pritzker Prize-winning architect announced as the designer for the precinct’s next stage of…
6 Mar 2015 – Sydney, Australia
Sydney’s Barangaroo South will soon see its own Renzo Piano creation, with the Pritzker Prize-winning architect announced as the designer for the precinct’s next stage of…
Martin Place Makeover With 32-Story, $583 Million Office Tower in Sydney
24 Feb 2015 – Sydney, Australia
The Sydney skyline is to get a curvy new $583 million glass-fronted skyscraper, complete with public dining and event spaces, on the site of the 1960s-vintage Westpac…
24 Feb 2015 – Sydney, Australia
The Sydney skyline is to get a curvy new $583 million glass-fronted skyscraper, complete with public dining and event spaces, on the site of the 1960s-vintage Westpac…
Related Sells Chicago’s OneEleven Tower at Record Price
20 Jan 2015 – Chicago, United States
Only six months after opening to the public, OneEleven, a 504-unit luxury apartment tower, has been sold for $328,225,000. The tower is more than 80 percent leased,…
20 Jan 2015 – Chicago, United States
Only six months after opening to the public, OneEleven, a 504-unit luxury apartment tower, has been sold for $328,225,000. The tower is more than 80 percent leased,…
KPF’s “Jenga” Tower Approved After Minister’s Eleventh-Hour Decision
14 Nov 2014 – London, United Kingdom
Lambeth council has approved Kohn Pedersen Fox's proposal for a 50-story block of 450 flats in Vauxhall after an eleventh-hour decision by the Communities Secretary not…
14 Nov 2014 – London, United Kingdom
Lambeth council has approved Kohn Pedersen Fox's proposal for a 50-story block of 450 flats in Vauxhall after an eleventh-hour decision by the Communities Secretary not…
New York Superslim 432 Park Avenue Core Reaches 426 Meters
15 Oct 2014 – New York City, United States
The core of the luxury New York apartment building 432 Park Avenue reached 1,396 feet (426 meters). The condominium's height now surpasses that of the Empire State…
15 Oct 2014 – New York City, United States
The core of the luxury New York apartment building 432 Park Avenue reached 1,396 feet (426 meters). The condominium's height now surpasses that of the Empire State…
Heygate Estate Redevelopment Plan Submitted in London
16 Sep 2014 – London, United Kingdom
Lend Lease has submitted plans for the second phase of its £1.5 billion (US $2.4 billion) regeneration of Elephant & Castle in Central London. This will see the firm…
16 Sep 2014 – London, United Kingdom
Lend Lease has submitted plans for the second phase of its £1.5 billion (US $2.4 billion) regeneration of Elephant & Castle in Central London. This will see the firm…
Nordstrom Tower in New York City Receives Updated Designs
9 Sep 2014 – New York City, United States
The design of 217 West 57th Street remains in flux, but using the detailed blueprints that were made public earlier in May 2014 — for the tentatively 1,775-foot (541-…
9 Sep 2014 – New York City, United States
The design of 217 West 57th Street remains in flux, but using the detailed blueprints that were made public earlier in May 2014 — for the tentatively 1,775-foot (541-…
New York City’s Empire State Building Surpassed by 432 Park Avenue
29 Aug 2014 – New York City, United States
With its core now standing approximately 390 meters above the street, 432 Park Avenue has surpassed the architectural height of the Empire State Building, and is now the…
29 Aug 2014 – New York City, United States
With its core now standing approximately 390 meters above the street, 432 Park Avenue has surpassed the architectural height of the Empire State Building, and is now the…
Magellan Development Gets Approval for Tower in Chicago
27 Aug 2014 – Chicago, United States
The building at 167 West Erie Street in Chicago will soon be demolished to make way for Magellan Development and Mac Management's second, effectively simultaneous River…
27 Aug 2014 – Chicago, United States
The building at 167 West Erie Street in Chicago will soon be demolished to make way for Magellan Development and Mac Management's second, effectively simultaneous River…
Foundation Work Begins For 220 Central Park South in New York City
21 Jul 2014 – New York City, United States
Excavation has been ongoing for several months at Vornado’s 220 Central Park South, but it appears that the process is now coming to a close; the first concrete is now…
21 Jul 2014 – New York City, United States
Excavation has been ongoing for several months at Vornado’s 220 Central Park South, but it appears that the process is now coming to a close; the first concrete is now…
Construction Progressing on 56 Leonard in New York City
16 Jul 2014 – New York City, United States
The latest construction photos of 56 Leonard show progress at all levels of the tower; the superstructure continues to rise, balconies are spiraling upwards, and glass…
16 Jul 2014 – New York City, United States
The latest construction photos of 56 Leonard show progress at all levels of the tower; the superstructure continues to rise, balconies are spiraling upwards, and glass…
New York City's Nordstrom Tower May Become World’s Tallest Residential Building
9 Jul 2014 – New York City, United States
New York YIMBY has acquired the latest drawings of Nordstrom Tower, courtesy of an anonymous tipster close to the project. Scoping documents include height numbers: 225…
9 Jul 2014 – New York City, United States
New York YIMBY has acquired the latest drawings of Nordstrom Tower, courtesy of an anonymous tipster close to the project. Scoping documents include height numbers: 225…
Construction Begins for 29-Story Apartment Tower in Chicago
8 Jul 2014 – Chicago, United States
The last undeveloped piece of land north of Roosevelt Road along Clark Street in Chicago is close to becoming the home of a new apartment tower boasting 469 units, plus a…
8 Jul 2014 – Chicago, United States
The last undeveloped piece of land north of Roosevelt Road along Clark Street in Chicago is close to becoming the home of a new apartment tower boasting 469 units, plus a…
Trump Logo Makes its Way Towards Chicago Skyline
7 May 2014 – Chicago, United States
Despite mixed sentiments from Chicago residents, preparations to install the potentially 20-foot-high (6-meter) Trump logo to the 423-meter, Adrian Smith-designed Trump…
7 May 2014 – Chicago, United States
Despite mixed sentiments from Chicago residents, preparations to install the potentially 20-foot-high (6-meter) Trump logo to the 423-meter, Adrian Smith-designed Trump…
Vertical Limestone Mansion 520 Park a Debutante on Billionaire’s Row
25 Mar 2014 – New York, United States
The 51-story 520 Park Avenue tower, which will join the growing number of slim ultra-luxury towers in Midtown Manhattan dubbed “Billionaire’s Row,” is distinguished in…
25 Mar 2014 – New York, United States
The 51-story 520 Park Avenue tower, which will join the growing number of slim ultra-luxury towers in Midtown Manhattan dubbed “Billionaire’s Row,” is distinguished in…
Luxury Units at Four Seasons Place in Malaysia Selling Briskly – And Locally
24 Mar 2014 – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
At a Kuala Lumpur record of US$900,000- 3.6 million, units at the under-construction Four Seasons Place are 70 percent sold, with most buyers local to the region, which…
24 Mar 2014 – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
At a Kuala Lumpur record of US$900,000- 3.6 million, units at the under-construction Four Seasons Place are 70 percent sold, with most buyers local to the region, which…
Modern Tall Tower Proposed for Neglected L.A. City-Center
24 Mar 2014 – Los Angeles, United States
The neglected historic core of Los Angeles will receive a dose of gentrification to the tune of US$150 million, if the 34-story, 450 unit retail and apartment complex…
24 Mar 2014 – Los Angeles, United States
The neglected historic core of Los Angeles will receive a dose of gentrification to the tune of US$150 million, if the 34-story, 450 unit retail and apartment complex…
Proposed Tallest Building in Malaysia Begins Construction
18 Mar 2014 – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The long-anticipated Warisan Merdeka, which may oust the Petronas Towers as the tallest building in Malaysia, is set to begin construction, with Pintaras Jaya…
18 Mar 2014 – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The long-anticipated Warisan Merdeka, which may oust the Petronas Towers as the tallest building in Malaysia, is set to begin construction, with Pintaras Jaya…
Think Tank Predicts 236 Skyscrapers Will Sprout in London
13 Mar 2014 – London, United Kingdom
A recent study by New London Architecture (NLA) found that 236 towers over 20 stories tall are already proposed, approved, or under construction in London, with the…
13 Mar 2014 – London, United Kingdom
A recent study by New London Architecture (NLA) found that 236 towers over 20 stories tall are already proposed, approved, or under construction in London, with the…
Residential Tower in Downtown Indianapolis Clears City Funding
7 Mar 2014 – Indianapolis, United States
City officials voted 6-2 to approve city funding for the RTKL-designed Market Square Tower, a 28-story residential high-rise, after stalling the vote three times due to…
7 Mar 2014 – Indianapolis, United States
City officials voted 6-2 to approve city funding for the RTKL-designed Market Square Tower, a 28-story residential high-rise, after stalling the vote three times due to…
Extell's One57 Park Hyatt Hotel Sets the Date
27 Feb 2014 – New York, United States
The five-star Park Hyat Hotel, set in the 306-meter supertall One57 tower in New York, will welcome guests on August 28. The Atelier Christian de Portzamparc-designed, 79…
27 Feb 2014 – New York, United States
The five-star Park Hyat Hotel, set in the 306-meter supertall One57 tower in New York, will welcome guests on August 28. The Atelier Christian de Portzamparc-designed, 79…
Inside Look at Upcoming Park Avenue Tower
26 Feb 2014 – New York, United States
Architect Rafael Viñoly presented illuminating insights of his supertall design for the currently under-construction 432 Park Avenue to an audience of more than 300 at…
26 Feb 2014 – New York, United States
Architect Rafael Viñoly presented illuminating insights of his supertall design for the currently under-construction 432 Park Avenue to an audience of more than 300 at…
Shard's Shangri-la Hotel Sets Opening Date
10 Feb 2014 – London, United Kingdom
The long wait for the opening of the Shangri-la hotel, located within The Shard, will end this spring when the Hong-Kong-based group opens its third European luxury hotel…
10 Feb 2014 – London, United Kingdom
The long wait for the opening of the Shangri-la hotel, located within The Shard, will end this spring when the Hong-Kong-based group opens its third European luxury hotel…
Shard Hosts Top Dining Hot-Spot, Remains Largely Vacant Below
28 Jan 2014 – London, United Kingdom
Three restaurants with sky-high views in the Shard were listed as the most visited in London, despite the lack of occupants in the rest of the building. However, the…
28 Jan 2014 – London, United Kingdom
Three restaurants with sky-high views in the Shard were listed as the most visited in London, despite the lack of occupants in the rest of the building. However, the…
Manhattan Sprints to the $100 Million Mark
27 Jan 2014 – New York, United States
Luxury high-rise apartment prices are quickly approaching the US$100 million mark.“The psychological barrier has been broken. It's like a snowball.” said Arthur…
27 Jan 2014 – New York, United States
Luxury high-rise apartment prices are quickly approaching the US$100 million mark.“The psychological barrier has been broken. It's like a snowball.” said Arthur…
Renderings of 220 Central Park South Stoke Billionaire-Needle Rivalry
22 Jan 2014 – New York, United States
Newly-released renderings of the future Robert A.M. Stern-designed 220 Central Park South surpass neighboring One57 in opulence, if not in height. Buyers are willing to…
22 Jan 2014 – New York, United States
Newly-released renderings of the future Robert A.M. Stern-designed 220 Central Park South surpass neighboring One57 in opulence, if not in height. Buyers are willing to…
Time Warner Plans New Development in Hudson Yards
17 Jan 2014 – New York, United States
Just ten years after the completion of Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle, Manhattan, Time Warner Inc. plans to move its headquarters to burgeoning Hudson Yards. The…
17 Jan 2014 – New York, United States
Just ten years after the completion of Time Warner Center in Columbus Circle, Manhattan, Time Warner Inc. plans to move its headquarters to burgeoning Hudson Yards. The…
Shard Architect to Build Neighboring Residential Tower
16 Jan 2014 – London, United Kingdom
A new Renzo Piano-designed tower is joining the London Bridge Quarter neighborhood; less than a year after the completion of The Shard. The "new" 27-story tower will be a…
16 Jan 2014 – London, United Kingdom
A new Renzo Piano-designed tower is joining the London Bridge Quarter neighborhood; less than a year after the completion of The Shard. The "new" 27-story tower will be a…
Nordstrom Tower Part of Cantilever Trend
15 Jan 2014 – New York, United States
In New York, sculptural cantilevers are coming out from the back alleys and into the mainstream streetscape. The engineering feat of expanding sideways into airspace was…
15 Jan 2014 – New York, United States
In New York, sculptural cantilevers are coming out from the back alleys and into the mainstream streetscape. The engineering feat of expanding sideways into airspace was…
Wacker Tower Cited as Gloom-Breaker on Skyline
2 Jan 2014 – Chicago, United States
The re-started 111 West Wacker Drive, stalled for several years during the recession, is cited as a symbol of the Chicago skyline’s rejuvenation by the Chicago Tribune…
2 Jan 2014 – Chicago, United States
The re-started 111 West Wacker Drive, stalled for several years during the recession, is cited as a symbol of the Chicago skyline’s rejuvenation by the Chicago Tribune…
New Bondway Tower Design Unveiled
26 Nov 2013 – London, United Kingdom
Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF) has revealed its design for the New Bondway tower at London's Vauxhall interchange. The 551-foot (168-meter) tower replaces an…
26 Nov 2013 – London, United Kingdom
Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF) has revealed its design for the New Bondway tower at London's Vauxhall interchange. The 551-foot (168-meter) tower replaces an…
One Brickell CityCentre Height Announced
6 Nov 2013 – Miami, United States
Swire Properties has revealed the height of its latest proposed skyscraper project, One Brickell CityCentre. The building is slated to be built to the height of 1,102…
6 Nov 2013 – Miami, United States
Swire Properties has revealed the height of its latest proposed skyscraper project, One Brickell CityCentre. The building is slated to be built to the height of 1,102…
Lend Lease Seeks Heygate Estate Approval
29 Oct 2013 – London, United Kingdom
Lend Lease has submitted detailed plans for the first 360 homes at the Heygate Estate, part of the ₤1.5 billion (US$241 billion) regeneration of Elephant and Castle in…
29 Oct 2013 – London, United Kingdom
Lend Lease has submitted detailed plans for the first 360 homes at the Heygate Estate, part of the ₤1.5 billion (US$241 billion) regeneration of Elephant and Castle in…
Nordstrom Wins Cantilevered Approval
23 Oct 2013 – New York City, United States
Extell Development received approval from the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) on Tuesday to cantilever a new supertall luxury residential tower that the company…
23 Oct 2013 – New York City, United States
Extell Development received approval from the Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) on Tuesday to cantilever a new supertall luxury residential tower that the company…
Eliot Brown Looks Eagerly to Council's November Decision on 1WTC
22 Oct 2013 – New York City, United States
The Wall Street Journal's architecture critic, Eliot Brown, has written an article about One World Trade Center in anticipation of the Council's decision on the tower's…
22 Oct 2013 – New York City, United States
The Wall Street Journal's architecture critic, Eliot Brown, has written an article about One World Trade Center in anticipation of the Council's decision on the tower's…
Pritzker-winning Architect Designs Paris Courthouse Tower
14 Oct 2013 – Paris, France
Renzo Piano Building Workshop has unveiled the design of the Paris Courthouse, a multi-story tower comprised of four volumes. The Palais de Justice, located in the Clichy…
14 Oct 2013 – Paris, France
Renzo Piano Building Workshop has unveiled the design of the Paris Courthouse, a multi-story tower comprised of four volumes. The Palais de Justice, located in the Clichy…
50 United Nations Plaza Penthouse to Hit the Market Hard
11 Oct 2013 – New York City, United States
Developers have revealed the $100 million triplex for sale as part of 50 United Nations Plaza, a new luxury apartment tower in New York. Zeckendorf Development is…
11 Oct 2013 – New York City, United States
Developers have revealed the $100 million triplex for sale as part of 50 United Nations Plaza, a new luxury apartment tower in New York. Zeckendorf Development is…
Skyscraper Powerhouse Extell Plans Next Pair of Towers
2 Oct 2013 – New York City, United States
This week Extell Development has set in motion efforts to build two towers in New York in the near future. The company revealed preliminary plans for the mixed-use 217…
2 Oct 2013 – New York City, United States
This week Extell Development has set in motion efforts to build two towers in New York in the near future. The company revealed preliminary plans for the mixed-use 217…
After Turbulent Past, One Madison Park Hits the Market Again
26 Sep 2013 – New York City, United States
After a troubled start, the ultra-thin skyscraper One Madison Park re-emerged on the New York City market last week, this time with a $50 million triplex penthouse at the…
26 Sep 2013 – New York City, United States
After a troubled start, the ultra-thin skyscraper One Madison Park re-emerged on the New York City market last week, this time with a $50 million triplex penthouse at the…
Video: Chronicling the Creation of 432 Park
25 Sep 2013 – New York City, United States
Architectural photographer Richard Berenholtz was commissioned to document the construction of the Rafael Viñoly-designed 432 Park Avenue. Since December 2011, the former…
25 Sep 2013 – New York City, United States
Architectural photographer Richard Berenholtz was commissioned to document the construction of the Rafael Viñoly-designed 432 Park Avenue. Since December 2011, the former…
Chinese Curtain Wall Company to Join One the Elephant Project
17 Sep 2013 – London, United Kingdom
Lend Lease has chosen Far East Façade to design and supply the curtain walls for its 37-story tower block at London's Elephant & Castle. One the Elephant tower, designed…
17 Sep 2013 – London, United Kingdom
Lend Lease has chosen Far East Façade to design and supply the curtain walls for its 37-story tower block at London's Elephant & Castle. One the Elephant tower, designed…
Nordstrom Buys Supertall Site
5 Sep 2013 – New York City, United States
Seattle-based luxury retailer Nordstrom has reportedly paid $102.5 million for the site of its future Midtown flagship store at 217 West 57th Street. The seven-floor will…
5 Sep 2013 – New York City, United States
Seattle-based luxury retailer Nordstrom has reportedly paid $102.5 million for the site of its future Midtown flagship store at 217 West 57th Street. The seven-floor will…
Iconic Buildings Become Pawns in Skyline Chess
28 Aug 2013 – London, United Kingdom
Iconic London architecture becomes kings, queens and pawns in Skyline Chess Set, by Ian Flood & Chriss Prosser. Famous and cherished structures of the city, including The…
28 Aug 2013 – London, United Kingdom
Iconic London architecture becomes kings, queens and pawns in Skyline Chess Set, by Ian Flood & Chriss Prosser. Famous and cherished structures of the city, including The…
High-Rise Basement Storage Costs Soar
27 Aug 2013 – New York City, United States
While residents will pay between $2,000 and $6,000 per square foot ($22,000 and $67,000 per square meter) to live at 56 Leonard Street, Tribeca's under-construction…
27 Aug 2013 – New York City, United States
While residents will pay between $2,000 and $6,000 per square foot ($22,000 and $67,000 per square meter) to live at 56 Leonard Street, Tribeca's under-construction…
Arup Making a Strong Impact in Mexico City
30 Jul 2013 – Mexico City, Mexico
Arup reports that the company is working on five tall buildings in Mexico City: Torre Manacar, Torre Pedregal 24, Punta Chapultapec, Torre BBVA Bancomer and Torre Reforma…
30 Jul 2013 – Mexico City, Mexico
Arup reports that the company is working on five tall buildings in Mexico City: Torre Manacar, Torre Pedregal 24, Punta Chapultapec, Torre BBVA Bancomer and Torre Reforma…
Indiana Building Rouses Citywide Excitement
17 Jul 2013 – Indianapolis, United States
Mayor Greg Ballard of Indianapolis announced July 16 that local developers Flaherty & Collins Properties have been chosen to develop the site of the former Market Square…
17 Jul 2013 – Indianapolis, United States
Mayor Greg Ballard of Indianapolis announced July 16 that local developers Flaherty & Collins Properties have been chosen to develop the site of the former Market Square…
50 United Nations Tops Out
15 Jul 2013 – New York City, United States
Manhattan's Foster + Partners-designed tower at 50 United Nations Plaza has topped out, reaching its full 44-story height in less than eight months. The building will…
15 Jul 2013 – New York City, United States
Manhattan's Foster + Partners-designed tower at 50 United Nations Plaza has topped out, reaching its full 44-story height in less than eight months. The building will…
A Second Penthouse Appears in 432 Park
10 Jul 2013 – New York City, United States
Developers at 432 Park, Macklowe and CIM, have reconfigured the building's top floors in order to sell a 96th-floor unit for $95 million and a second, 95th-floor unit for…
10 Jul 2013 – New York City, United States
Developers at 432 Park, Macklowe and CIM, have reconfigured the building's top floors in order to sell a 96th-floor unit for $95 million and a second, 95th-floor unit for…
Chinese Company Launches California Tower
3 Jul 2013 – San Francisco, United States
Tishman Speyer and China Vanke have broken ground for LUMINA, a mixed-use project at Main and Folsom streets in downtown San Francisco, near the waterfront Transbay area…
3 Jul 2013 – San Francisco, United States
Tishman Speyer and China Vanke have broken ground for LUMINA, a mixed-use project at Main and Folsom streets in downtown San Francisco, near the waterfront Transbay area…
Sydney Scales Back Darling Harbour
25 Jun 2013 – Sydney, Australia
A series of towers as tall as 40 stories and a major town square have been proposed to revamp Sydney's Haymarket as part of a AU$2.5 billion revival of Darling Harbour.…
25 Jun 2013 – Sydney, Australia
A series of towers as tall as 40 stories and a major town square have been proposed to revamp Sydney's Haymarket as part of a AU$2.5 billion revival of Darling Harbour.…
432 Park Hits $1 Billion in Sales
18 Jun 2013 – New York City, United States
The tower at 432 Park Avenue has almost reached $1 billion in sales, of the projected $2.7 billion in takings, CIM Group and Macklow Properties announced. The Raphael…
18 Jun 2013 – New York City, United States
The tower at 432 Park Avenue has almost reached $1 billion in sales, of the projected $2.7 billion in takings, CIM Group and Macklow Properties announced. The Raphael…
London Media Joins the Skyscraper Debate
11 Jun 2013 – London, United Kingdom
As the tall building community comes to London for the CTBUH 2013 London Conference, media sources in the city are examining the legacy of the tall building in the…
11 Jun 2013 – London, United Kingdom
As the tall building community comes to London for the CTBUH 2013 London Conference, media sources in the city are examining the legacy of the tall building in the…
One57 Finally Replaces Ruined Crane
13 May 2013 – New York City, United States
A new boom has successfully been hoisted onto the crane at One57, nearly seven months after the previous crane snapped during Hurricane Sandy. The maneuver involved…
13 May 2013 – New York City, United States
A new boom has successfully been hoisted onto the crane at One57, nearly seven months after the previous crane snapped during Hurricane Sandy. The maneuver involved…
Shard Secures First Office Tenant
3 May 2013 – London, United Kingdom
Financial advisory and investment banking firm Duff & Phelps has signed a contract to lease about 20,000 square feet (1,806 square meters) of office space in the Shard.…
3 May 2013 – London, United Kingdom
Financial advisory and investment banking firm Duff & Phelps has signed a contract to lease about 20,000 square feet (1,806 square meters) of office space in the Shard.…
The Guardian's Readers Celebrate Tall Buildings
22 Apr 2013 – London, United Kingdom
As part of the Guardian's "Assignment of the Week" photography initiative, readers are encouraged to submit photos of tall buildings around the world. The theme was…
22 Apr 2013 – London, United Kingdom
As part of the Guardian's "Assignment of the Week" photography initiative, readers are encouraged to submit photos of tall buildings around the world. The theme was…
Units in 432 Park Ave Officially Available
27 Mar 2013 – New York City, United States
The Rafael Viñoly-designed skyscraper at 432 Park Avenue, which claims to be the tallest residential building in the western hemisphere upon completion, officially…
27 Mar 2013 – New York City, United States
The Rafael Viñoly-designed skyscraper at 432 Park Avenue, which claims to be the tallest residential building in the western hemisphere upon completion, officially…
Landmarks Group Clears Way for 472-meter NYC Tower
20 Mar 2013 – New York City, United States
The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission unanimously agreed to developer Extell’s plans to demolish a section of the BF Goodrich Building to make way for its…
20 Mar 2013 – New York City, United States
The New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission unanimously agreed to developer Extell’s plans to demolish a section of the BF Goodrich Building to make way for its…
Renzo Piano Discusses The Shard
19 Feb 2013 – London, United Kingdom
BBC journalist Sarah Montague spoke to the designer of London's recently completed Shard as part of her show, 'Hardtalk.' The episode features Italian architect Renzo…
19 Feb 2013 – London, United Kingdom
BBC journalist Sarah Montague spoke to the designer of London's recently completed Shard as part of her show, 'Hardtalk.' The episode features Italian architect Renzo…
The Shard Celebrates Foggy Opening Day
4 Feb 2013 – London, United Kingdom
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-…
4 Feb 2013 – London, United Kingdom
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-…
Window Washing in New York
31 Jan 2013 – New York City, United States
The latest issue of The New Yorker features an article about the challenges of washing windows in New York City. The article, "Life at the Top," reports that modern…
31 Jan 2013 – New York City, United States
The latest issue of The New Yorker features an article about the challenges of washing windows in New York City. The article, "Life at the Top," reports that modern…
Chicago River Point Tower Construction Begins
17 Jan 2013 – Chicago, United States
Construction crews launched a 45-story office tower on Tuesday at Lake and Canal streets in the Fulton River District of Chicago. This ceremony marked the first office…
17 Jan 2013 – Chicago, United States
Construction crews launched a 45-story office tower on Tuesday at Lake and Canal streets in the Fulton River District of Chicago. This ceremony marked the first office…
Tickets for First Access to Shard Viewing Area Sold Out
11 Jan 2013 – London, United Kingdom
Tickets for the first two days of access to the Shard's viewing floor have sold out, despite a GBP24.95 price tag. The first visitors will be taken to the viewing area on…
11 Jan 2013 – London, United Kingdom
Tickets for the first two days of access to the Shard's viewing floor have sold out, despite a GBP24.95 price tag. The first visitors will be taken to the viewing area on…
Permits Filed for New York Supertall
27 Nov 2012 – New York City, United States
New York-based developer Gary Barnett has filed building permits for a 1,550-foot (472-meter) tower at 225 West 57th Street, which would be one of the city's tallest upon…
27 Nov 2012 – New York City, United States
New York-based developer Gary Barnett has filed building permits for a 1,550-foot (472-meter) tower at 225 West 57th Street, which would be one of the city's tallest upon…
New York Tower is Foster + Partners' First Residential American Project
15 Nov 2012 – New York City, United States
Construction has begun on the first residential tower by Foster + Partners in the United States, 50 United Nations Plaza. The 44-story luxury apartment tower will be…
15 Nov 2012 – New York City, United States
Construction has begun on the first residential tower by Foster + Partners in the United States, 50 United Nations Plaza. The 44-story luxury apartment tower will be…
Radioactive Dirt Stalls Chicago Tower Construction
9 Nov 2012 – Chicago, United States
Construction work on 435 North Park was halted due to the discovery of radioactive soil on the site. The area was contaminated 80 years ago with 40,000 tons of…
9 Nov 2012 – Chicago, United States
Construction work on 435 North Park was halted due to the discovery of radioactive soil on the site. The area was contaminated 80 years ago with 40,000 tons of…
Dangling Crane Generates Publicity for One57
6 Nov 2012 – New York City, United States
The damaged crane at the top of One57 has served to boost the tower's popularity, according to CNBC. The crane, which was damaged last week by Superstorm Sandy, drew…
6 Nov 2012 – New York City, United States
The damaged crane at the top of One57 has served to boost the tower's popularity, according to CNBC. The crane, which was damaged last week by Superstorm Sandy, drew…
Top Buyers Tour the Tops of Top Towers
11 Oct 2012 – New York City, United States
Interested parties in New York with enough money, powers of persuasion and impressive social connections have been enjoying rides to the top of under-construction, high…
11 Oct 2012 – New York City, United States
Interested parties in New York with enough money, powers of persuasion and impressive social connections have been enjoying rides to the top of under-construction, high…
Lendlease at CTBUH
CTBUH New York Chapter Plans for 2018
8 Feb 2018, Event – The New York Chapter steering committee met to get acquainted with new members,…
CTBUH New York Holds Annual Holiday Party
14 Dec 2017, Event Report – The New York Chapter held their 2017 Holiday Party, hosted by Woods Bagot.…
CTBUH New York Chapter Event Focuses on Modular Construction
16 Nov 2017, Event Report – The CTBUH New York Chapter held an event focused on modular construction, which was…
Lendlease at CTBUH
CTBUH New York Chapter Plans for 2018
8 Feb 2018, New York City – Event
The New York Chapter steering committee met to get acquainted with new members, reflect on 2017 initiatives, and plan for 2018.
8 Feb 2018, New York City – Event
The New York Chapter steering committee met to get acquainted with new members, reflect on 2017 initiatives, and plan for 2018.
CTBUH New York Holds Annual Holiday Party
14 Dec 2017, New York City – Event Report
The New York Chapter held their 2017 Holiday Party, hosted by Woods Bagot. Attendees mingled, enjoyed refreshments, and celebrated a successful year.
14 Dec 2017, New York City – Event Report
The New York Chapter held their 2017 Holiday Party, hosted by Woods Bagot. Attendees mingled, enjoyed refreshments, and celebrated a successful year.
CTBUH New York Chapter Event Focuses on Modular Construction
16 Nov 2017, New York City – Event Report
The CTBUH New York Chapter held an event focused on modular construction, which was hosted by FullStack Modular at its factory in Brooklyn.
16 Nov 2017, New York City – Event Report
The CTBUH New York Chapter held an event focused on modular construction, which was hosted by FullStack Modular at its factory in Brooklyn.
CTBUH 2017 Conference Delegates Attend Tall Timber Workshop
29 Oct 2017, Sydney – Event Report
Delegates gathered in the offices of Arup in Sydney to participate in the Tall Timber Workshop, which included 14 presenters speaking on topics relevant to the tall timber industry.
29 Oct 2017, Sydney – Event Report
Delegates gathered in the offices of Arup in Sydney to participate in the Tall Timber Workshop, which included 14 presenters speaking on topics relevant to the tall timber industry.
Lendlease Confirmed as Diamond Sponsor
11 Jul 2017, Sydney – Conference Activity
CTBUH is pleased to announce that Lendlease has confirmed as a Diamond Sponsor and Networking Reception Host of the 2017 Conference.
11 Jul 2017, Sydney – Conference Activity
CTBUH is pleased to announce that Lendlease has confirmed as a Diamond Sponsor and Networking Reception Host of the 2017 Conference.
CTBUH Joins Chicago Seminar on Mass Timber Buildings
8 Jun 2017, Chicago – Event Report
CTBUH joined a CCHRB seminar on "The Heavy Timber High Rise: Building Tall with Wood in the 21st Century," focused on new applications of wood as a structural material.
8 Jun 2017, Chicago – Event Report
CTBUH joined a CCHRB seminar on "The Heavy Timber High Rise: Building Tall with Wood in the 21st Century," focused on new applications of wood as a structural material.
Executive Director Visits Sydney and Melbourne
6-10 Mar 2017, Sydney – Event Report
CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood traveled to Sydney and Melbourne to build support for the 2017 conference through meetings and lectures.
6-10 Mar 2017, Sydney – Event Report
CTBUH Executive Director Antony Wood traveled to Sydney and Melbourne to build support for the 2017 conference through meetings and lectures.
Top Company Rankings: The World’s 100 Tallest Buildings
13 Oct 2016, Chicago – CTBUH Research
The Council is pleased to announce the Top Company Rankings for numerous disciplines as derived from the list of projects appearing in 100 of the World’s Tallest Buildings.
13 Oct 2016, Chicago – CTBUH Research
The Council is pleased to announce the Top Company Rankings for numerous disciplines as derived from the list of projects appearing in 100 of the World’s Tallest Buildings.
New York Conference Inaugural Steering Committee Meeting
17-21 Nov 2014, New York City – Event Report
Plans for the 2015 Conference in New York are now well underway, beginning with an initial meeting of the Steering Committee at the Bank of America Tower Nov. 18.
17-21 Nov 2014, New York City – Event Report
Plans for the 2015 Conference in New York are now well underway, beginning with an initial meeting of the Steering Committee at the Bank of America Tower Nov. 18.
Young Professionals Tour Under-Construction OneEleven
17 Jul 2014, Chicago – Tour Report
The Young Professionals Committee toured OneEleven, a half-finished Chicago residential high-rise project that was restarted with a radically new design.
17 Jul 2014, Chicago – Tour Report
The Young Professionals Committee toured OneEleven, a half-finished Chicago residential high-rise project that was restarted with a radically new design.
Young Professionals Tour Medical Tower Under Construction
12 Sep 2013, Chicago – Tour Report
The CTBUH’s Young Professionals Committee was treated to a tour of the under-construction Northwestern Medicine Outpatient Care Pavilion.
12 Sep 2013, Chicago – Tour Report
The CTBUH’s Young Professionals Committee was treated to a tour of the under-construction Northwestern Medicine Outpatient Care Pavilion.
One Museum Park West Tour
21 Oct 2009, Chicago – Tour Report
Delegates from the CTBUH 2009 Chicago Conference started their conference experience with a technical tour of One Museum Park West; a new 54 story residential tower in Chicago.
21 Oct 2009, Chicago – Tour Report
Delegates from the CTBUH 2009 Chicago Conference started their conference experience with a technical tour of One Museum Park West; a new 54 story residential tower in Chicago.
CTBUH Trump Tower Tour
29 May 2009, Chicago – Tour Report
CTBUH staff had a most informative tour of Chicago skyline’s newest feature, the Trump International Hotel & Tower.
29 May 2009, Chicago – Tour Report
CTBUH staff had a most informative tour of Chicago skyline’s newest feature, the Trump International Hotel & Tower.
CTBUH 6th Annual Awards Table Sponsor
25 Oct 2007, Chicago – Awards Event
The CTBUH 6th Annual awards ceremony and dinner was held immediately after the afternoon Symposium in nearby S.R. Crown Hall.
25 Oct 2007, Chicago – Awards Event
The CTBUH 6th Annual awards ceremony and dinner was held immediately after the afternoon Symposium in nearby S.R. Crown Hall.
CTBUH 4th Annual Awards Contributor
18 Oct 2005, New York City – Awards Event
The CTBUH 4th Annual awards ceremony and dinner was held in the Astor Ballroom of the New York Marriott Marquis Hotel.
18 Oct 2005, New York City – Awards Event
The CTBUH 4th Annual awards ceremony and dinner was held in the Astor Ballroom of the New York Marriott Marquis Hotel.
CTBUH 3rd Annual Awards Dinner Table Sponsor
17 Nov 2004, Chicago – Awards Event
The CTBUH 3rd Annual awards ceremony and dinner was held in S. R. Crown Hall, located on the Illinois Institute of Technology campus.
17 Nov 2004, Chicago – Awards Event
The CTBUH 3rd Annual awards ceremony and dinner was held in S. R. Crown Hall, located on the Illinois Institute of Technology campus.
CTBUH 2nd Annual Awards Dinner Gold Sponsor
16 Oct 2003, Chicago – Awards Event
The CTBUH 2nd Annual awards ceremony and dinner was held in S. R. Crown Hall, located on the Illinois Institute of Technology campus.
16 Oct 2003, Chicago – Awards Event
The CTBUH 2nd Annual awards ceremony and dinner was held in S. R. Crown Hall, located on the Illinois Institute of Technology campus.
CTBUH Advisory Group, 2008 – 2013
Chicago, United States
CTBUH "Future Leaders" Committee, Global, 2018 – Present
New York City, United States
CTBUH Young Professionals Committee, San Francisco, 2014 – 2015
San Francisco, United States
CTBUH Leaders at Lendlease
CTBUH Advisory Group, 2008 – 2013
Chicago, United States
CTBUH "Future Leaders" Committee, Global, 2018 – Present
New York City, United States
CTBUH Young Professionals Committee, San Francisco, 2014 – 2015
San Francisco, United States
CTBUH Annual Conference, Presenter, 2017
Sydney, Australia
CTBUH Annual Conference, Presenter, 2017
Sydney, Australia
CTBUH Annual Conference, Presenter, 2017
Sydney, Australia
CTBUH Annual Conference, Presenter, 2017
Sydney, Australia
CTBUH Annual Conference, Presenter, 2017
Melbourne, Australia
CTBUH Annual Conference, Presenter, 2017
Sydney, Australia
CTBUH Innovation Conference, Speaker, 2018
New York City, United States
CTBUH Innovation Conference, Speaker, 2018
Sydney, Australia
CTBUH Innovation Conference, Speaker, 2018
Chicago, United States
CTBUH Resources Involving Lendlease
Award Winners & Finalists
The CTBUH Awards recognize projects and individuals that have made extraordinary contributions to the advancement of tall buildings and the urban environment, and that achieve sustainability at the highest and broadest level.
Winner
Finalist
Five Minutes With: Karl Fender
22 May 2018 –
Monthly Video Series
Karl Fender, Fender Katsalidis
31 Oct 2017 –
2017 Australia Conference Interviews
Karl Fender, Fender Katsalidis Architects
Circular Quay Tower: The Next Tallest Office Building in Sydney
30 Oct 2017 –
CTBUH 2017 Australia Conference
Gerard Evenden, Foster + Partners
Shaping Australia’s Tall Tower Design And High Livability Standards
30 Oct 2017 –
CTBUH Journal, 2017 Issue IV
Guy Lake, Katie Rathbone, Philip Vivian & Kristen Whittle, Bates Smart
Connecting the City: People, Density & Infrastructure
30 Oct 2017 –
CTBUH Journal, 2017 Issue IV
CTBUH 2017 Conference Speakers
Year in Review: Tall Trends of 2016
10 Jan 2017 –
CTBUH Journal, 2017 Issue I
Jason Gabel, Annan Shehadi, Shawn Ursini & Marshall Gerometta, CTBUH
Videos
Five Minutes With: Karl Fender
22 May 2018 – Monthly Video Series; Karl Fender, Fender Katsalidis
Karl Fender, founding partner at Fender Katsalidis, sat down with CTBUH to discuss a number of his firm's projects, including the PNB 118 Tower in Kuala Lumpur as well as the five-tower Melbourne Quarter complex.
22 May 2018 – Monthly Video Series; Karl Fender, Fender Katsalidis
Karl Fender, founding partner at Fender Katsalidis, sat down with CTBUH to discuss a number of his firm's projects, including the PNB 118 Tower in Kuala Lumpur as well as the five-tower Melbourne Quarter complex.
Interview: Karl Fender
31 Oct 2017 – 2017 Australia Conference Interviews; Karl Fender, Fender Katsalidis Architects
Karl Fender of Fender Katsalidis Architects is interviewed by Chris Bentley during the 2017 CTBUH Australia Conference.
31 Oct 2017 – 2017 Australia Conference Interviews; Karl Fender, Fender Katsalidis Architects
Karl Fender of Fender Katsalidis Architects is interviewed by Chris Bentley during the 2017 CTBUH Australia Conference.
Circular Quay Tower: The Next Tallest Office Building in Sydney
30 Oct 2017 – Presentation at CTBUH 2017 Australia Conference; Gerard Evenden, Foster + Partners
Circular Quay Tower will be the centerpiece of an urban regeneration precinct that will reshape Sydney’s iconic harbour area and central business district. Taking advantage of its topography and unique location near Sydney Harbour, the tower will be…
30 Oct 2017 – Presentation at CTBUH 2017 Australia Conference; Gerard Evenden, Foster + Partners
Circular Quay Tower will be the centerpiece of an urban regeneration precinct that will reshape Sydney’s iconic harbour area and central business district. Taking advantage of its topography and unique location near Sydney Harbour, the tower will be…
Bringing Lifestyle to the Workplace
30 Oct 2017 – Presentation at CTBUH 2017 Australia Conference; Tom Dixon, Tom Dixon/Design Research Studio
Central Sydney is changing from a business district, traditionally focused on work, to increasingly become a city lifestyle district that offers a range of experiences. This can be seen in the regeneration of Circular Quay. Specifically, Quay Quarter…
30 Oct 2017 – Presentation at CTBUH 2017 Australia Conference; Tom Dixon, Tom Dixon/Design Research Studio
Central Sydney is changing from a business district, traditionally focused on work, to increasingly become a city lifestyle district that offers a range of experiences. This can be seen in the regeneration of Circular Quay. Specifically, Quay Quarter…
Circular Quay Tower: Aligning Private and Public Outcomes
30 Oct 2017 – Presentation at CTBUH 2017 Australia Conference; Kimberley Jackson, Lendlease Corporation
Circular Quay Tower is an exceptional example of the private and public sectors working together to transform an area, breathing new life into George Street and giving Circular Quay a stronger identity. Hear from representatives of the tower’s…
30 Oct 2017 – Presentation at CTBUH 2017 Australia Conference; Kimberley Jackson, Lendlease Corporation
Circular Quay Tower is an exceptional example of the private and public sectors working together to transform an area, breathing new life into George Street and giving Circular Quay a stronger identity. Hear from representatives of the tower’s…
Sustainable Groundscrapers and Megaplate Towers
5 Mar 2008 – Presentation at CTBUH 2008 8th World Congress, Dubai; Rocco Bressi and Darran Kindracuk, Bovis Lend Lease
Rocco Bressi and Darran Kindracuk, Bovis Lend Lease, explored the influence of property market aspirations and sustainability issues upon workplace environments presently influencing office buildings in Australia at the CTBUH 8th World Congress in…
5 Mar 2008 – Presentation at CTBUH 2008 8th World Congress, Dubai; Rocco Bressi and Darran Kindracuk, Bovis Lend Lease
Rocco Bressi and Darran Kindracuk, Bovis Lend Lease, explored the influence of property market aspirations and sustainability issues upon workplace environments presently influencing office buildings in Australia at the CTBUH 8th World Congress in…
Papers/Research
Shaping Australia’s Tall Tower Design And High Livability Standards
30 Oct 2017 – CTBUH Journal, 2017 Issue IV; Guy Lake, Katie Rathbone, Philip Vivian & Kristen Whittle, Bates Smart
With nearly 90% of its population expected to live in its state-capital cities by 2053, Australia is on track to become one of the world’s most urbanized nations. Cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane are world-renowned for their livability…
30 Oct 2017 – CTBUH Journal, 2017 Issue IV; Guy Lake, Katie Rathbone, Philip Vivian & Kristen Whittle, Bates Smart
With nearly 90% of its population expected to live in its state-capital cities by 2053, Australia is on track to become one of the world’s most urbanized nations. Cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane are world-renowned for their livability…
Connecting the City: People, Density & Infrastructure
30 Oct 2017 – CTBUH Journal, 2017 Issue IV; CTBUH 2017 Conference Speakers
The future of humanity on this planet relies on the collective benefits of urban density; reducing both land consumption and the energy needed to construct and operate the horizontally dispersed city. Tall buildings must now be the vehicles for…
30 Oct 2017 – CTBUH Journal, 2017 Issue IV; CTBUH 2017 Conference Speakers
The future of humanity on this planet relies on the collective benefits of urban density; reducing both land consumption and the energy needed to construct and operate the horizontally dispersed city. Tall buildings must now be the vehicles for…
Year in Review: Tall Trends of 2016
10 Jan 2017 – CTBUH Journal, 2017 Issue I; Jason Gabel, Annan Shehadi, Shawn Ursini & Marshall Gerometta, CTBUH
CTBUH has determined that 128 buildings of 200 meters’ height or greater were completed around the world in 2016 – setting a new record for annual tall building completions and marking the third consecutive record-breaking year.
10 Jan 2017 – CTBUH Journal, 2017 Issue I; Jason Gabel, Annan Shehadi, Shawn Ursini & Marshall Gerometta, CTBUH
CTBUH has determined that 128 buildings of 200 meters’ height or greater were completed around the world in 2016 – setting a new record for annual tall building completions and marking the third consecutive record-breaking year.
Case Study: Trump International Hotel & Tower
Aug 2009 – CTBUH Journal, 2009 Issue III; William Baker & Richard F. Tomlinson, SOM; Paul James, Bovis Lend Lease; Andrew Weiss, The Trump Organization
Chicago, a city known worldwide for its tall buildings, welcomed a new supertall tower to its skyline this year. Bookended by the 442-meter (1,450-foot) Sears Tower to the south and the 344-meter (1,128-foot) John Hancock Center to the north.
Aug 2009 – CTBUH Journal, 2009 Issue III; William Baker & Richard F. Tomlinson, SOM; Paul James, Bovis Lend Lease; Andrew Weiss, The Trump Organization
Chicago, a city known worldwide for its tall buildings, welcomed a new supertall tower to its skyline this year. Bookended by the 442-meter (1,450-foot) Sears Tower to the south and the 344-meter (1,128-foot) John Hancock Center to the north.
Sustainable Groundscrapers and Megaplate Towers
Mar 2008 – CTBUH 2008 8th World Congress, Dubai; Rocco Bressi & Darren Kindrachuk, Lend Lease Design
This paper explores the influence of property market aspirations and sustainability issues upon workplace environments influencing office buildings in Australia. Emerging trends and influences are shifting the traditional demand for high-rise office…
Mar 2008 – CTBUH 2008 8th World Congress, Dubai; Rocco Bressi & Darren Kindrachuk, Lend Lease Design
This paper explores the influence of property market aspirations and sustainability issues upon workplace environments influencing office buildings in Australia. Emerging trends and influences are shifting the traditional demand for high-rise office…
126 Phillip Street, Sydney
Oct 2005 – CTBUH 2005 7th World Congress, New York; Rocco Bressi, Bovis Lend Lease
126 Phillip Street is a super premium office tower containing 31 commercial levels, newly completed on the corner of Phillip and Hunter streets in Sydney. With 462,850 square feet (43,000 square meters) of office space, it has commanding and…
Oct 2005 – CTBUH 2005 7th World Congress, New York; Rocco Bressi, Bovis Lend Lease
126 Phillip Street is a super premium office tower containing 31 commercial levels, newly completed on the corner of Phillip and Hunter streets in Sydney. With 462,850 square feet (43,000 square meters) of office space, it has commanding and…
Rising High in Manhattan, Trump World Tower, The Tallest Residential Building in the World
Nov 2004 – CTBUH Journal, Fall 2004; Ahmad Rahimian, WSP Cantor Seinuk; Kenneth A. Hiller, Bovis Lend Lease
This paper presents the pioneering colutions in the design and constructuon of the Trump World Tower.
Nov 2004 – CTBUH Journal, Fall 2004; Ahmad Rahimian, WSP Cantor Seinuk; Kenneth A. Hiller, Bovis Lend Lease
This paper presents the pioneering colutions in the design and constructuon of the Trump World Tower.
Aurora Place Commercial Office Tower – 88 Phillip Street, Sydney
Feb 2001 – CTBUH 2001 6th World Congress, Melbourne; Rocco Bressi, Bovis Lend Lease
This paper deals primarily with the structural design aspects of the commercial office tower.
Feb 2001 – CTBUH 2001 6th World Congress, Melbourne; Rocco Bressi, Bovis Lend Lease
This paper deals primarily with the structural design aspects of the commercial office tower.
Lendlease Tall Building Facts
| 150m+ Buildings | 59 Completed • 5 Under Constr. |
| 300m+ Buildings | 6 Completed • 1 Under Constr. |
| Average Building Age | 11 Years |
| Most Common Function | residential, 29 Buildings |
| Most Common Material | Concrete, 42 Buildings |
Building Functions
Building Materials
All building-related facts are for 150m+ buildings currently in the database.
Tall Buildings Involving Lendlease
| 1 | Central Park Tower | 2020 | 472 m | New York City | |
| 2 | Petronas Twin Tower 1 | 1998 | 452 m | Kuala Lumpur | |
| 3 | Petronas Twin Tower 2 | 1998 | 452 m | Kuala Lumpur | |
| 4 | 432 Park Avenue | 2015 | 426 m | New York City | |
| 5 | Trump International Hotel & Tower | 2009 | 423 m | Chicago | |
| 6 | One57 | 2014 | 306 m | New York City | |
| 7 | The Shard | 2013 | 306 m | London | |
| 8 | 220 Central Park South | 2018 | 290 m | New York City | |
| 9 | Trump World Tower | 2001 | 262 m | New York City | |
| 10 | 56 Leonard | 2016 | 250 m | New York City |
| Completed | Arch. Topped Out | Struct. Topped Out | Under Constr. |
| 1 | Lakeshore East I Tower | - | 267 m | Chicago | |
| 2 | Circular Quay Tower | 2021 | 263 m | Sydney | |
| 3 | One Sydney Harbour (Tower 1) | - | 247 m | Sydney | |
| 4 | One Sydney Harbour (Tower 2) | - | 207 m | Sydney | |
| 5 | Riverline Building A | - | 182 m | Chicago | |
| 6 | Aykon London One Tower | 2020 | 170 m | London | |
| 7 | Lakeshore East J Tower | 2020 | 168 m | Chicago | |
| 8 | Lakeshore East KL Tower | 2020 | 131 m | Chicago | |
| 9 | Riverline Building B | - | 127 m | Chicago | |
| 10 | Riverline Building E | - | 127 m | Chicago |
| 1 | Central Park Tower | 2020 | 472 m | New York City | |
| 2 | Petronas Twin Tower 1 | 1998 | 452 m | Kuala Lumpur | |
| 3 | Petronas Twin Tower 2 | 1998 | 452 m | Kuala Lumpur | |
| 4 | 432 Park Avenue | 2015 | 426 m | New York City | |
| 5 | Trump International Hotel & Tower | 2009 | 423 m | Chicago | |
| 6 | One57 | 2014 | 306 m | New York City | |
| 7 | The Shard | 2013 | 306 m | London | |
| 8 | 220 Central Park South | 2018 | 290 m | New York City | |
| 9 | Lakeshore East I Tower | - | 267 m | Chicago | |
| 10 | Circular Quay Tower | 2021 | 263 m | Sydney |
| Completed | Arch. Topped Out | Under Constr. | Proposed |