International

Canadian Office Tower Recognized as One of World’s Most Dazzling Buildings

“The Bow” Tower in Calgary has made the Emporis list of the most spectacular 15 corporate buildings in the world.

Amstar Continues Turkish Retail Expansion with 560 KSF Shopping Center

Global real estate investment manager Amstar has opened yet another institutional-quality shopping center in Turkey.

Cairo Festival City Mall Wins Best Built & Future Retail Project in Middle East

At the Real Estate in the Middle East 2013 Award Ceremony, Cityscape Awards announced Cairo Festival City Mall as the winner of the Best Built & Future Retail Project award.

MIPIM Special Series—Part One: Focus China

Associate editor Eliza Theiss presents a focus on real estate investment in China, the first in a three-part series of reports on worldwide real estate based on presentations at the MIPIM world property market in March.

W Hotel, Residences to Debut in Tel Aviv

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide is bringing its W hotel brand to Israel. The company is partnering with private investment firm RFR Holding, to develop the country’s first W branded hotel.

NCC to Build $60M Housing at the Port of Copenhagen

Leading construction and development company NCC has been named turn-key contractor for an approximately $60 million project in the Port of Copenhagen. The development is part of the new Nordhavnen city district.

Manulife Buys $580M Office Tower in Hong Kong’s CBD2

Manulife (International) Ltd. has signed a sale-and-purchase agreement with Wheelock Properties Ltd. for the West Tower at the One Bay East development in Kowloon East, Hong Kong.

Google Expands $390M Data Center in Belgium

Internet search giant Google has announced a $390 million investment in the expansion of its data center in Belgium.

Decade-Long M-U Development in Inland China Completes 13th Phase

A decade-long development effort by Sunac Real Estate was recently commemorated during a ceremony organized by the developer.

Interserve, Tiger Developments JV to Build $300M M-U Project in Edinburgh

Britain’s Interserve Plc has signed a joint venture deal with Scottish landowner Tiger Developments to construct and invest in the Haymarket area of Edinburgh.