International
Skanska Lands $189M Research Facility Contract at Massive Swedish Medical Campus
Global project development and construction group Skanska’s Swedish chapter received a construction contract for a new research laboratory in Solna, Sweden.
EXPOReal Special Report: Eastern Bloc’s Emerging Markets
Emerging markets and the unique CRE potential in the eastern bloc was the focus on Day 2 of the International Trade Fair for Property and Investment conference in Munich.
TCN Worldwide Expands into Hong Kong
TCN Worldwide has entered the Hong Kong market by bringing OfficeAsia into the fold as one of its member firms.
EXPO Real Special Report: Russia Tackling Housing Issue, Looking at Indian Project to Adopt PPPs
On the first day at EXPO Real 2013 in Munich, a panel of members from Russia’s legislative body spoke about its country’s challenges with housing issues, compliance with international law.
GDS to Develop ‘Barely Visible’ Skyscraper in South Korea
GDS Architects got approved to build a skyscraper in Seoul, South Korea, that has been dubbed the Infinity Tower. Its design is said to create an optical illusion that makes the structure barely visible from certain angles.
Starwood Opens St. Regis Abu Dhabi, Features World’s Highest Hotel Suite
Abu Dhabi has welcomed its second St. Regis-branded hotel, courtesy of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, and the luxury hospitality project comes with a small perk–it features the world’s highest suspended hotel suite at 650 feet.
Greystar to Buy Portfolio of Student Housing Assets in UK
Greystar Real Estate Partners, in partnership with Goldman Sachs, has agreed to acquire a portfolio of U.K.-based student housing assets out of the bankruptcy administration proceedings for the Opal Property Group.
Canada’s Condominium Complex Garners Emporis Skyscraper Award 2012
The Absolute World residential towers in the Toronto suburb of Mississauga have garnered the Emporis Skyscraper Award, one of the most highly regarded prizes for high-rise architecture.
Tishman Speyer JV to Build M-U Development in Shanghai
Tishman Speyer remains committed to development in China, announcing a new 3 million- square-foot mixed-use project in Shangai with joint venture partner Shanghai Lujiazui Group that will feature Class A offices, upscale retail and waterfront residential apartments.
DAMAC Launches $367M Luxury Hotel Living Project in Downtown Dubai
DAMAC Properties is developing a new $367-million luxury hotel living project in the Burj Area of Dubai.