03 December 2025

Deadly Fire in Hong Kong Complex of 8 High-Rise Buildings is Under Further Investigation

Hong Kong will establish an independent, judge-led committee to investigate the causes of the high-rise fire that devastated the Wang Fuk Court housing complex, killing...

21 November 2025

An Organic, 22-Story Residential in Central Taichung Gets Construction Approval

Construction approval has been given for "The Island," a 22-story residential building planned for Taichung, designed by MVRDV. Conceived as a lush urban refuge that...

05 November 2025

A Major New Cultural and Educational Landmark in Shenzhen Tops Out

Construction has reached full height on the Yidan Center in Shenzhen, China, a major new cultural and educational landmark that will serve as the headquarters...

30 October 2025

Superstructure Construction Underway at Tung Chung East in Hong Kong

Construction is now advancing on the superstructure of the 26-story Tung Chung East commercial development, marking a major milestone for the project led by Chinachem...

08 October 2025

Nearing Completion, this 416.6-Meter High-Rise is Changing the Nanjing Skyline

Nanjing’s skyline is gaining a striking new landmark with the nearing completion of the 416.6-meter, 88-story Zijin Financial Building in the Hexi CBD. Currently undergoing...

24 September 2025

Five-Star Luxury Hotel in Hangzhou is Officially Open

Global architecture firm Goettsch Partners (GP) has announced the completion of the Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at Hangzhou Center, a landmark project that blends luxury,...

27 August 2025

Four Curving High-Rises Unveiled in Shenzhen

A new mixed-use campus designed by Buro Ole Scheeren has been unveiled in Shenzhen’s Houhai district, marking the 45th anniversary of the city’s designation as...

02 July 2025

Tencent Music’s Futuristic Headquarters Rises in Shenzhen’s Houhai District

Tencent Music Entertainment Group's new headquarters, the Music Technology Building, is taking shape in Shenzhen’s Houhai district. Designed by AS+GG and backed by a ¥1.58...

09 June 2025

“Out of the Box” 25-Story Residential Tower in Taipei is Unveiled

MVRDV has unveiled a 25-story residential tower and streetscape project in Tianmu, a northern district of Taipei. Developed for Win Sing Development Company, the tower’s...

05 June 2025

Hong Kong Authorities State Plans for Redevelopment that Includes 50-Story Building

Hong Kong authorities have announced an ambitious proposal to transform the waterfront area surrounding the iconic Hong Kong Coliseum in Hung Hom into a major...

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