article thumbnail

Frank Gehry’s Forma development begins construction in Toronto

Archinect

Frank Gehry ’s biggest-ever contribution to the city in which he was born is now underway after construction began on the two-tower Forma condominium scheme in downtown Toronto. Image courtesy Forma/Great Gulf.

article thumbnail

Construction starts on MVRDV's new Berlin mixed-use development

Archinect

Construction has begun on the MVRDV -designed LXK Office and Residential Campus in Berlin. The mixed-use complex will add needed office and residential space to a rapidly developing part of the city. It spans approximately 658,751 square feet and features abundant office, commercial, and residential space.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Dodge Momentum Index reverses decline in April, led by influx of commercial planning

Archinect

For the month, commercial planning improved by 12.6%, while institutional planning dropped by 6.3%. Planning in the commercial segment was up 6% from year-ago levels, while the institutional segment was down 15% over the same timeframe. The latest Dodge Momentum Index (DMI) has shown an increase of 6.1%

article thumbnail

An industry expert discusses what’s holding back the use of 3D printing in commercial construction

Archinect

While the government has doled out grant money to research 3D printing capabilities in space, and several proof-of-concept projects from bridges to Army barracks have garnered headlines, the applied use of 3D printing in commercial construction remains nascent. Patti Harburg-Petrich, principal in the Los Angeles office of U.K.-based

article thumbnail

Burj Azizi, Dubai's future second-tallest tower, begins construction in the UAE

Archinect

The imminent start of construction of the Burj Azizi, a $1.5 billion new commercial high-rise in Dubai that’s billed to become the city’s second-tallest construction upon completion, has been announced in the United Arab Emirates by a prominent local developer named Azizi Developments.

article thumbnail

Dodge Momentum Index continues decline in May, led by poor commercial planning activity

Archinect

For the month, the DIM’s commercial component fell to 6.1%, while the institutional component improved to 5.6%. The Dodge Construction Network notes that the commercial sector was impacted by continued poor showings in hotel and office planning.

article thumbnail

Construction starts decline again in November, led by losses in commercial projects and manufacturing

Archinect

The latest data from November’s Dodge Construction Network report has revealed an 18% decline in total construction starts nationwide to an adjusted annual rate of $926.3 The dip follows an October rebound that ended two consecutive months of declining figures.