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CTBUH Tall Building Newsletter October 2014
Top CTBUH News 2014 Shanghai Conference: The Biggest Success Yet The tall building event of the year outperformed all predecessors. More than 1,000 people attended three days of sessions. Awards Speakers Confirmed; Dinner and Symposium Registration Open Registration is now open for the 2014 CTBUH Awards Dinner and Symposium at Illinois Institute of Technology, Nov. 6. Global Tall Building News Follow Us:    Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah to Get New $1.4 Billion Royal Atlantis Plans have been unveiled for a $1.4 billion Royal Atlantis Resort and Residences with a design that is set to dominate the Palm Jumeirah skyline. The 800-room hotel will rise to 46 stories and will include 250 luxury residences and retail offerings. The project is scheduled for completion by 2017. Argentina to Build Latin America’s Tallest Skyscraper The President of Argentina, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, announced on Sept. 10 the awarding of a contract to build the 335-meter “Polo Audiovisual,” which would become the tallest building in Latin America, exceeding the current title-holder, Torre Costanera, Santiago, Chile, by 35 meters. MoMA Skyscraper in New York City Receives Air Rights After nearly a decade of planning, developers are ready to begin building an 82-story skyscraper adjacent to the Museum of Modern Art in Midtown Manhattan on West 53rd Street. The tower, originally developed in 2007, will rise 320 meters and comprise 140 high-end condos. Broadway Malyan to Design $1 Billion Manila Township Project Broadway Malyan has been named the lead architect of McKinley West - an ultra-high-end township on a 34.5-hectare former JUSMAG (Joint US Military Assistance Group) property in Fort Bonifacio, adjacent to Forbes Park and Manila Polo Club in Manila, Philippines. Architects Hand Over London’s Leadenhall Building for Fit-Out The shell of the Leadenhall Building, also known as the Cheesegrater, is now complete and has been handed over to its future tenants for fit-out. With a height of 224 meters, it is best known for its tapered profile that pulls back to respect views of St Paul's Cathedral. Aedas Releases Images of Heartland 66 Mixed-Use Project in Wuhan Located on Jinghan Avenue in the bustling Qiaokou District of Wuhan, Heartland 66, designed by Aedas, is a mixed-use development that comprises a world-class shopping mall, a 300-meter Grade-A office tower, serviced apartments, and a series of outdoor terraces. News from the Council Leader’s Message: David Malott I am very honored to serve as your new Chairman. I believe in the tremendous ability of the Council to do good in this world – even save the planet. Research Seed Funding Grant Awarded A team from the University of Southern California will study tall-building façade optimization, thanks to a $20,000 grant from CTBUH, sponsored by ECADI. Student Competition Winner Announced Alex Balchin, winner of the ISA Architecture-sponsored CTBUH International Student Design Competition, was recognized in Shanghai. Journal Issue III Released The latest issue, also available in Chinese, features a case study of China Zun Tower and papers on skybridges, hybrid timber construction, sustainable MEP design, and more. Leaders, Trustees Meet At Shanghai Conference Some 60 CTBUH leaders from around the world convened at the 2014 Conference to discuss how to improve the Council’s effectiveness. CTBUH Melbourne Hosts First Lecture The CTBUH Australia Chapter’s Melbourne Committee held its first public lecture, drawing more than 120 people to a discussion on high-rise steel and concrete. Other Industry News ► Damaged Medellin Tower Blocks Imploded... more ► “French Spiderman” Scales Yekaterinburg Skyscraper... more ► Emaar’s Five-Bedroom High-Rise Penthouse in Dubai Sells for $6.2 Million... more ► Cladding Begins on 10 Hudson Yards in New York City... more ► Middle East Buyer Mulls Purchase of iSTMarina in Istanbul... more ► Plans Submitted for Canary Wharf Residential Twin Towers in London... more ► Elevator Free Fall in Hanoi’s Lotte Center Terrifies Riders Inside... more ► Park Place Breaks Ground in Wuhan... more ► Permits Filed for 101 Murray Street in New York City... more ► The Curtain Will Rise in Sydney... more ► Proposed Financial District Tower Could Alter Boston’s Skyline... more ► New Phases to Enhance Emerald City Community in Toronto... more ► A New Shape-Shifter Planned for Sydney... more ► White Sails Hospital to be Realized in Tunisia Economic City... more ► Painting Inspires Hengqin International Financial Center in Zhuhai... more ► Amorepacific HQ Breaks Ground in Korea... more ► Permits Filed for the Hudson Rise Hotel in New York City... more ► Sale of a Landmark Madrid Skyscraper Puts Spain on the Map for Chinese Investors... more ► Riyadh Tower Showcased at Cityscape Global... more ► Silvercup’s Tower Expansion Makes a Comeback in New York City... more ► Salford’s Tallest Ready to Rise... more ► Mixed-Use Hub Planned for Ningbo... more ► Amazon Tall Tower Observatory Begins Construction Near Manaus... more ► Work to Resume on Nakheel’s Palm Gateway in Dubai... more ► Fire Engulfs High-Rise Building in Krasnoyarsk... more ► New Blackfriars Road Tower Plans Unveiled in London... more ► São Paulo Skyscraper Inspired by Luxury Cars... more ► Jeddah’s Kingdom Tower to Utilize World’s Tallest Construction Crane... more ► Amazon’s Seattle Campus to Acquire Warmth From Data Center Waste Heat... more ► Undulating Housing Complex Completes in Arcueil... more ► Swiss Cottage Tower Thrown Out by Camden Planners in London... more ► Nanjing Office Complex Proposal Encapsulates Multi-Modal Connectivity... more ► Tower at New York's 1 Manhattan West to Seek Supertall Status... more ► London’s Pinnacle Design Has Been Scrapped... more ► Plans Unveiled for Apartments in Dubai’s Maritime City and Business Bay Areas... more ► Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for 4 East Elm in Chicago... more ► Construction Underway on Microcity V Lesu in Moscow... more ► Plans Released for Aarhus Island Promenade... more ► Design Updates Revealed for Tower at New York City’s 250 Ashland Place... more ► Heygate Estate Redevelopment Plan Submitted in London... more ► Developers Secure Financing to Build Portland Residential High-Rise... more ► Super Skinny Residence Designed for São Paulo... more ► Competition Entry Revealed for Shenzhen Bay Super City Masterplan... more ► Perth Apartment Tower Planned for Northbridge... more ► Block 37 Apartments Confirmed: 649 Units Coming to Chicago’s Loop... more ► Groundbreaking Held for Twin Residential Towers in Jakarta... more ► Planning Applications Have Been Submitted for Melbourne’s 63 Exhibition Street... more ► Chicago Biomedical Research Tower Gets New Look... more ► Melbourne Bends “Sacrosanct” Tower Rules for 455 Collins Street... more ► Highest Floors in Dubai’s Marina 101 Go On Sale... more ► Air Plant Experiment Happening Atop Melbourne’s Eureka Tower... more ► New York City's One Vanderbilt to Include 65-Story Tower and Transit Improvements... more ► Elevator Crash Halts High-Rise Construction in Istanbul... more ► Wujin Forestry Tower Mimics Stacked Chinese Jade Seals... more ► Planning Granted for South London Towers... more ► Nordstrom Tower in New York City Receives Updated Designs... more ► Work on Lulu Cyber Tower 2 to Begin Soon in Kochi... more ► Emaar Unveils BLVD Heights in Downtown Dubai... more ► Plans for High-Rise Student Residences in Portsmouth Given Green Light... more ► New Orleans’ Plaza Tower, Vacant for More Than a Decade, Has Been Sold... more ► Firm Presents Master Plan for Jinan Business District... more		New Members Upgraded Contributor Architectus ARDI Tsinghua University CB Engineers Dar Al-Handasah (Shair & Partners) Entuitive Heller Manus Architects KEO International Consultants Ramboll Schock USA, Inc. TMG Partners WOHA Architects WZMH Architects Y.A. Yashar Architects New Contributor Project Planning and Management Pty Ltd New Participants Greenberg Traurig, LLP Poly Real Estate Group SKA Elevator Consulting Group Search Members by Expertise Features Building Case Study Zhongguo (China) Zun Beijing Research Paper Space Formations Ole Scheeren Büro Ole Scheeren Video Refurbishing a 1970s Icon: New Babylon, The Hague Roberto Meyer MVSA Architects Upcoming Events Structural Design of Tall Buildings Conference Hilton London Tower Bridge, London - October 23, 2014 CTBUH 13th Annual Awards Symposium, Ceremony & Dinner S.R. Crown Hall, IIT, Chicago - November 6, 2014 Media Partner: CTBUH in the Media Timothy Johnson on NYC Development CNN gets former chairman Timothy Johnson’s take on high-rise development in New York CNN, Sep. 4 Bringing Down the House The Economist interviews Research Manager Dario Trabucco to understand the techniques to demolish tall buildings The Economist, Sep. 6 Nottingham Students Shortlisted for Skyscraper Prize Architects’ Journal covers finalists of the CTBUH 2014 Student Design Competition Architects' Journal, Sep. 10
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