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Taking up the footprint of an entire city block and rising to a height of 308 m, Foster + Partners' 50 Hudson Yards recently topped out in Manhattan. The project is now well on the way to completion and expected to be in use by 2022.
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Snøhetta's Airside skyscraper will mitigate its huge glass and steel presence with a series of greenery covered terraces and plazas. Additionally, the tower will boast energy efficient design, including a focus on natural light and ventilation.
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SOM has completed work on the National Museum of the United States Army. The first museum to be dedicated to telling the story of the entire US Army, it features a striking stainless steel facade and has some energy-efficient features.
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Residents have begun moving into a new luxury tower by Studio Gang. Named Mira, it stands out among San Francisco’s busy skyline with an unusual design that twists as it rises. It also has sustainable features, such as rainwater collection.
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A sizable area of Beverly Hills is set to turn green – literally – with a new plant and tree-filled development by Foster + Partners. It will include residential areas and a hotel, and will feature sustainable design like greywater recycling.
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Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates has unveiled a new mixed-use skyscraper planned for Boston, Massachusetts. Named The Pinnacle, energy efficiency will be incorporated into the design and the building will mitigate shadow and glare for those nearby.
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Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has been commissioned to design a new headquarters for Chinese smartphone maker Oppo that consists of four towers that are joined together. The project is due to begin construction this year.
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The LOHA-designed MLK1101 Supportive Housing in Los Angeles provides a safe and affordable home to homeless people and other vulnerable groups. It incorporates several energy-efficient elements, including a focus on natural lighting and ventilation.
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Designed by Zaha Hadid before her death, the much-anticipated Leeza Soho has finally opened. The skyscraper rises to a height of 207 m (679 ft) and boasts a stunning atrium that's the tallest in the world, as well as significant green design.
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Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture recently unveiled its design for a new supertall skyscraper for Nanjing, China. It will feature an eye-catching sculpted form that will mitigate the effects of the wind.
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Foster + Partners recently completed work on a new supertall skyscraper in Philadelphia. Named the Comcast Technology Center, the building rises to a height of 341 m (1,118 ft) and it features some notable sustainable design elements.
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NYC's Central Park will receive a $150 million restoration. The project will improve its layout and involve the construction of a new green building.
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