Transformation of Campus of Karel de Grote Hogeschool, Retail Space in Belgium to Begin

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BESIX and Wycor have been awarded the contract for a new campus and retail space on the Meir in Antwerp (Belgium). The project comprises the transformation of a building complex including the former site of Belgian telecommunications company Belgacom (now Proximus) and the two adjacent buildings. Located in the commercial center of Antwerp, the buildings — including the former Belgacom building — are getting a new, twofold destination after years of vacancy. The top floors will form a new 29,000-square-meter campus for higher education organization Karel de Grote Hogeschool to accommodate about 6,000 students and 650 employees. On the ground … Read more

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New Geosciences Research Center Tapped for Oslo, Norway

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Skanska has signed a contract with Campus Ullevål AS, the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute, and Aspelin Ramm, to build Campus Ullevål in Oslo, Norway. The contract is worth NOK 1.0 billion, about SEK 1.0 billion. Campus Ullevål will become a research center for climate, energy, environment and engineering-related geosciences, and will be one of the first buildings to be completed in Oslo Science City — the capital’s new innovation district. When the project is completed, the current area consisting of parking spaces will have become a 36,000-square-meter research center with a lush, green square, meeting places for the public and activities … Read more

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Plans for Circular Quay Renewal Project in Sydney Underway

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The New South Wales Government has allocated $216 million to transform one of Australia’s most iconic transport hubs. The project, spearheaded by the Circular Quay Consortium and in partnership with Transport for New South Wales, aims to revitalize the Circular Quay Precinct, providing a modern and sustainable cultural experience for residents and visitors, alike. Located between Sydney’s Opera House and Harbour Bridge, Circular Quay, also known as “Warrane,” is predicted to host 20 million visitors and 86 million public and active transport trips annually by 2041. Its renewal will create a modern and accessible, high-capacity transport interchange with new ferry … Read more

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Vienna State Opera Lays Foundation Stone for French Hall in Künstlerhaus

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STRABAG is revitalizing one of the two wings of the Vienna Künstlerhaus and building a modern opera hall in Austria. The French Hall of the Künstlerhaus Wien will seat up to 251 people and will be dedicated to young audiences and young artists. The planning for the French Hall assumes around 100 events per season. These include operas for children and young people, performances by the ballet academy or the ballet academy’s youth company, concerts by the opera studio and the opera school, events for the official circle of friends, world premieres of opera and ballet works and also educational … Read more

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Construction of Iconic Addition to Dubai’s Skyline Completes

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BESIX in the Middle East, and its South Korean Partner SsangYong, have completed the construction of the Atlantis The Royal, the newest iconic addition to Dubai’s skyline in the United Arab Emirates. The resort encompasses six towers, a magnificent podium, 795 rooms and suites and 231 serviced apartments — some of which have private pools and terraced gardens. An impressive skybridge, including a pool and outstanding lounge area, connects the towers at 95 meters above the ground. Located on the crescent of Palm Jumeirah, the Atlantis The Royal commands attention with its extraordinary design. It comprises of six towers reaching … Read more

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