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Suffolk to Host Topping Out for UTC Residential Tower

Slated to open to residents in 2019 and located at the corner of Nobel Drive and Lombard Place, the UTC Residential Tower is being developed by Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield and is the company’s first residential project at any of its shopping centers in the United States. The project team also includes design architect Joseph Wong Design Associates (JWDA), with Greystar serving as the development advisor and managing the tower long-term.

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The Residences at the Mandarin Oriental, Hawaiian vertical living, unveiled

Designed by [au]workshop architects + urbanists and Architects Hawaii Ltd., the architectural vision for The Residences at the Mandarin Oriental, Honolulu, is a vertical interpretation of the traditional Hawaiian lanai—a shaded porch or verandah blurs the lines of indoor-outdoor living while simultaneously providing garden space throughout the height of the building

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HED Celebrates Opening of Metropolis Tower II Residences

HED, working for client Greenland USA, was responsible for the architectural design of this second residential tower on the Metropolis development site, after Gensler completed the project’s entitlement process and the site’s master plan. HED had also previously developed the condominium design in collaboration with Gensler on the Tower I Residences.

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Building Up with Precast Concrete Panels

Builder Syed Bokhari passionately believes in creating durable, energy-efficient housing for seniors. That dedicated focus has led him to explore creative construction practices — including the use of precast concrete panels from Superior Walls by Magnis.

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Stantec expands footprint in Pacific Northwest

Stantec is expanding its footprint in the Pacific Northwest by consolidating Portland-area employees from three area offices into one landmark location at 601 SW Second Ave. The open office space takes advantage of the natural views of the surrounding Portland landscape with sweeping views of Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Hood, and the Willamette and Columbia River valleys. The new office space is designed with multiple sustainable practices in mind, including energy efficiency, reuse of materials, waste reduction, and LEED targets.

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Construction Begins on Molson Coors Most Modern Facility in Canada

Molson Coors announced October 19 that it officially broke ground, kicking off the construction for what will be the company’s most modern brewing facility and distribution centre to date. Pomerleau-Alberici, a partnership between Pomerleau and Alberici Constructors, has been selected to lead the design and construction of the project. Molson Coors Canada will be seeking LEED certification.

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KWK Architects: Student Housing Safety Incorporates Sophisticated Technology, Traditional Design Elements

When designing or renovating a student housing facility, square footage, number of occupants and budget are often top design considerations. Designing for student safety ranks even higher, say the experts at KWK Architects. The North Residence Hall at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) includes exterior safety features as low landscaping, a blue emergency light, large glazing facing the public access, opportunities for seating at the entrance creates opportunities for students to see and be seen and exterior lighting.

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Zaha Hadid Architects-Designed Aljada’s Central Hub to be completed early 2019

”Aljada’s Central Hub stands as an example of how conscious design can work with the environment to create a truly unique and inspirational focus for its community. The Central Hub is a defining project for Sharjah and the UAE, and we have been proud to work closely with Arada on bringing this development to life,“ explained Johannes Schafelner, Project Director, Zaha Hadid Architects. The complex’s natural ecosystem, irrigated by recovered and recycled water, is designed to sustain a microclimate at ground level for gardens featuring plant species native to the region, while the Central Hub’s lighting requirements will be entirely provided by smart solar power.

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Willis Tower unveils Catalog

The name is a historical nod to the Sears Roebuck Company, who developed and opened Willis Tower in 1973. The Sears catalog was the retailing disrupter of its age and like the online versions that followed, Catalog offers an effective way to experience great content, products and experiences. Designed by Gensler, Catalog creates a warm, energetic vibe and an entirely new work life for the more than 15,000 people who work at Willis Tower, as well as countless Chicago residents and visitors, with carefully selected restaurants, first to market retailers, entertainment options and fitness boutiques. The exterior architecture of the tower’s new podium is designed in collaboration with SkB.

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Cradle to Cradle Certified products

The Cradle to Cradle program certifies products based on five quality categories—material health, material reutilization, renewable energy and carbon management, water stewardship, and social fairness. Click here to see a list of building supply & materials, as well as other products, that are Cradle to Cradle certified.

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