Manchester Tower: Great Marlborough Street

Planning permission has been secured for a new, 33-storey residential tower in Great Marlborough Street, Manchester. The £45m scheme is being developed and operated by new entrant to the market, Student Castle.

Mexico City Tower Architecture Competition

Preserving the character Mexico City; specifically its propensity for change, the mosaic nature of its urban character and the traditional barrio, this tower is a frame-work for a new vertical city.

Rihan Heights, Abu Dhabi: Arzanah Masterplan

International architect Sparch is showcasing its first GCC project Rihan Heights, a 250,000 sqm luxury residential development, at the four-day Cityscape Abu Dhabi convention which began yesterday.

Eleven Times Square New York skyscraper

Eleven Times Square New York skyscraper

FXFOWLE’s new 40-story, 600-foot, high-performance commercial and retail tower has opened in Times Square, one of the most renowned business and entertainment locations in the world.

One Bloor East Tower Toronto building

One Bloor East Tower Toronto building

1 Bloor East. This hybrid of residential tower and commercial space is located at a very prominent site in Toronto, Canada. Hariri Pontarini Architects in collaboration with Great Gulf Homes has recently revealed the new design for One Bloor; a landmark for the city of Toronto.

Tokyo Sky Tree Skyscraper: Japanese Tower

Tokyo Sky Tree & Azuma Bridge Japan

Sky Tree, tower development in Tokyo: skyscraper building in Sumida Ward, Japan, design by Nikken Sekkei architects, including Observatory (First Observatory at 350m and Second Observatory at 450m), broadcasting facilities, stores, restaurant, etc.

Dearborn Center, Chicago tower building

Citadel Center building in Chicago

Citadel Center building in Chicago – this Illinois skyscraper is designed like a classical column with a heavy base, a projecting cornice at the top and curved walls on each side

Meridian Quay, Swansea Tower Building

Meridian Quay, Swansea Tower Building

Meridian Quay is the development of the last major dockside site in Swansea, Wales. The scheme includes 291 residential units together with 1950 m2 of commercial and retail space.