Jaguars Unveil Plans for ‘Stadium of the Future’

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The Jacksonville Jaguars introduced conceptual designs for the Stadium of the Future, a design project nearly three years in the making intended to inspire a transformation of Downtown Jacksonville and secure NFL football in Northeast Florida well into the future. The Jaguars and city of Jacksonville officials began work toward a long-term stadium solution in July 2020 with a thorough engineering assessment of the current stadium, TIAA Bank Field. The assessment concluded it was possible to solve stadium challenges via a renovation of the city-owned facility versus new construction. Drawing inspiration from Jacksonville’s lush landscapes — a network of biking … Read more

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Department of State Begins Construction on New U.S. Embassy in Hanoi, Vietnam

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Ground was recently broken for the new U.S. Embassy Hanoi campus 15, located in the Cau Giay district of Hanoi, Vietnam. The celebration was a demonstration of the enduring commitment to the United States-Vietnam relationship during the 10th anniversary of the Comprehensive Partnership and attended by U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper, Vietnam Foreign Mister Bùi Thanh Sơn, Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People Committee Dương Đức Tuấn, alongside representatives from the U.S. Mission in Vietnam, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations and other U.S. and Vietnamese officials. The … Read more

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Joint-Venture to Deliver First Green High-Rise Building in Greece

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Designs for Marina Tower, the first green high-rise building in Greece, were recently released by Lamda Development. Located in the Agios Kosmas marina area — and one of Ellinikon’s first architectural landmarks — Marina Tower will be the tallest building in Greece, and the tallest green beachfront high-rise building in the Mediterranean. With dominant green and water features, natural light and unobstructed sea views, the building brings an innovative design approach to the region. Rising to 200 meters above sea level, Marina Tower will have 200 apartments on 45 floors. On completion — within the next five years — it … Read more

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Construction Begins on New US Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Highlighting the deep economic, political and cultural ties between the United States and Brazil, U.S. Consul General Jacqueline Ward joined Mayor Eduardo Paes to break ground on the new U.S. Consulate General in Rio de Janeiro. Located on a 3.7-acre parcel in the downtown neighborhood of Cidade Nova, the new campus is envisioned as a reflection of Rio de Janeiro as a city in the rainforest, cradled between mountains and the ocean. Multiple water- and energy-saving features will enhance the building’s performance, including photovoltaic canopies, passive chilled beam systems, low-flow plumbing fixtures, a building envelope that reduces solar heatgain and … Read more

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David Rubenstein Forum at University of Chicago Named Best Tall Building Worldwide in 2022 by Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat

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The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat has selected the David Rubenstein Forum at the University of Chicago (Illinois) as the best tall building worldwide in 2022. CTBUH also recognized The David Rubenstein Forum as the 2022 Best Tall Building under 100 meters and the 2022 Best Tall Building in the Americas. Turner Construction Company served as the general contractor on the project. The 10-story building contains a 285-seat auditorium, along with lecture halls and numerous multipurpose rooms for learning. It serves a wide range of users with six stacked and rotated blocks that cantilever out from a central … Read more

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