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Time Out London
1 month ago
London

This massive new tower is coming to the City of London - and some aren't happy about it

London approved an 18-storey office block, Hill House, near Fleet Street despite heritage concerns from various groups. [ more ]
Time Out London
1 month ago
London

A massive new 54-floor skyscraper could be coming to the City of London

Plans for a new landmark 54-storey tower at 99 Bishopsgate in London's Square Mile have been revealed, aiming to double in size.
Developers aim to create a green building with extensive green space, pedestrian routes, and public cultural facilities in the enlarged 99 Bishopsgate. [ more ]
Time Out London
3 months ago
London

First look: this massive new London tower will compete with the Shard

One Undershaft is a proposed tower in London that could have the highest public viewing gallery in the city.
The tower plans include a public 'podium garden' and educational spaces curated with the help of the Museum of London. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Designs unveiled for skyscraper set to rival The Shard as London's joint tallest building

Plans have been unveiled for a skyscraper in London that will rival The Shard and become one of the tallest buildings in the city.
The proposed tower will have a free public viewing gallery, an education centre, and a restaurant. [ more ]
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SFGATE
1 month ago
San Francisco

People were on top of an SF skyscraper Tuesday, police said

Trespassers reported on top of San Francisco skyscraper in Financial District.
One individual released to mother, another taken to police station for trespassing. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

Two arrested outside L.A. skyscraper that taggers have covered in graffiti

Increased security measures have been implemented to address graffiti and trespassing issues at an unfinished downtown skyscraper in Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles Police Department has made arrests and stepped up efforts to secure the building from trespassers and taggers. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

Clean and secure your tagged high-rise or we'll do it for you, L.A. proposes telling owner

The Los Angeles City Council is considering ordering the owners of an unfinished skyscraper to clean up the property after a series of trespassing and graffiti incidents.
If the property owners do not comply by February 17th, the city will begin its own cleanup process.
The unfinished high-rise has been described as a blight on downtown Los Angeles and a black eye on an otherwise vibrant area. [ more ]
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Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

Taggers graffiti 27 floors of L.A. high-rise across from Crypto.com Arena, host of Sunday's Grammy Awards

Taggers vandalized a partially completed skyscraper in downtown LA with graffiti on at least 27 floors.
The taggers gained access to the site and were able to spray paint the building for three consecutive nights. [ more ]
BKReader
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Tower Developer Defaults on Loan, Building Could be Auctioned

The Brooklyn Tower, Brooklyn's tallest skyscraper, faces uncertainty due to developer default on loan repayments. [ more ]
Dezeen
3 months ago
Design

Hill West Architects completes "sail-like" Dumbo skyscraper

The Olympia Dumbo residential skyscraper in Brooklyn has a sail-shaped design that is influenced by the borough's industrial heritage.
The building features a wedge-shaped form and a pre-cast concrete podium inspired by the Brooklyn Bridge and historic buildings in Dumbo. [ more ]
Dezeen
3 months ago
Design

Dezeen Debate features Manhattan skyscraper that heralds "the end of messianic Miesianism"

Kohn Pedersen Fox has revealed images of a supertall skyscraper being built in Manhattan.
Comments on the design varied, with praise for the contextual design approach and criticism for the details. [ more ]
Cbsnews
3 months ago
OMG science

4 asteroids will zoom past Earth on Groundhog Day - including one the size of the Empire State Building

Four asteroids will pass by Earth on Friday, including one as big as a skyscraper.
The biggest asteroid is estimated to be between 690 feet and 1,575 feet across, similar in size to the Empire State Building or Willis Tower. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
East Bay (California)

Hundreds more homes could sprout in Berkeley with flurry of proposals

Multiple housing proposals in Berkeley could result in over 1,000 new apartments
Most of the projects are planned along Shattuck Avenue [ more ]
Time Out London
5 months ago
London

This huge 500 million tower has been approved for the City of London

A new 23-storey tower called 55 Old Broad Street has been approved in the City of London.
The project will involve the redevelopment of an existing office block and will provide 270,000 square feet of office space.
The plans received 352 objection letters due to concerns about the height of the building and its impact on nearby historic sites. [ more ]
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