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Zaha Hadid Architects' XRL Topside Development construction reaches roof level in Hong Kong

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Zaha Hadid Architects has posted a new construction update on its forthcoming XRL Topside Development at the Hong Kong High-Speed Rail West Kowloon Terminus. The project, which adds 3.2 Rendering: Atchain, image courtesy Zaha Hadid Architects Rendering: Hayes Davidson, image courtesy Zaha Hadid Architects UBS is said to.

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BIG marks progress on Habitat 67-inspired KING Toronto development

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BIG Partner Kai-Uwe Bergmann has posted an update to the firm's new contribution to the Toronto skyline, KING Toronto. The scheme is being developed at over 600,000 square feet alongside Diamond Schmitt Architects for clients Westbank Corp and Allied Properties.

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Zaha Hadid Architects designs superyacht marina and casino development in the Bahamas

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Slated for the Bahamian South Abaco island, the project will also feature a casino and nightclub from ZHA as part of the development’s "social epicenter," according to a press release from client Habacoa. It will be anchored by the 25,000-square-foot yacht club space, which the firm says is designed to evoke waves and tidal currents.

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NEOM updates progress on The Line and other satellite developments

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Progress on the Oxagon , Sindalah , and the 110-mile-long The Line centerpiece developments in Saudi Arabia’s NEOM megaproject has been documented in a new update released this week. Since then, several additional developments (including Leyja , Epicon , Aquellum , and Siranna ) have been announced.

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MAD updates construction progress on Hainan Science and Technology Museum before 2025 debut

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MAD Architects has posted a construction update for the Hainan Science and Technology Museum in China ahead of its anticipated 2025 opening. This will form a key part of the site's cultural component, contrasting the many sports stadium designs that surround it in coastal Haikou National Wetland Park.

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Construction Challenges and Solutions in Mass Timber: The Case of the Dengo Store

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Cortesia de Urbem Mass timber is an innovative construction solution that is gaining prominence worldwide due to its sustainability and technological benefits. In addition, its use allows for cleaner, lighter, and faster construction compared to traditional building methods.

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MVRDV begins construction on 'urban oasis' mixed-use concept for Paris

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The firm’s project announcement details an 18-story development defined by its open facade with a landscaped vertical village provided by landscape architect Alice Tricon.

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