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Melbourne F1 Pit Building Glulam Roof Uses Prefabricated Cassettes
The $395 million Albert Park F1 project incorporates 12-meter timber cassettes, cutting crane lifts by two-thirds, with completion set for 2028.
Snøhetta Unveils Shanghai Grand Opera House Design
International studio Snøhetta revealed its design for the Shanghai Grand Opera House this week, envisioning the landmark as both a performance venue and a civic destination in China.
MGallery Chengdu Opens: Stack Studio Designs with Low-E Glass
The new 155-guestroom property in Chengdu Financial City integrates an energy-efficient building envelope and water-saving fixtures.
InterContinental Taipei Opens with 347 Rooms in Xinyi District
Developed with Farglory Group, the hotel features rooms starting at 38m2 and residential suites from 76m2, alongside seven dining concepts.
Finding Infinity, Hasslacher Group Drive Adelaide Mass Timber Boom
Developer Finding Infinity plans a $210 million, 32-story hotel and office tower without concrete above ground, while Hasslacher Group supplied 37-meter glulam beams for the city's $135 million aquatic center.
IHG to open 288 Noted Collection keys in Tokyo by 2029
The new properties include a 207-key conversion in Shinjuku and an 81-key new-build in Ginza, set to open in 2027 and 2029 respectively.