Aedas-designed futuristic shopping mall in Chengdu

Completed in 2022, Aedas-designed Chengdu Damofang project represents the future of Chengdu by utilising personalised technology and aesthetic scene creation as its design concept. The design combines culture and art which has created the benchmark for the urban commercial space.... View Article

Building Insights partners with Dulux for new series 

Building Insights, a podcast produced by netMAGmedia, has announced an exciting partnership with Dulux to create a new series that delves into the world of interior specification and its impact on building users. This collaboration aims to provide valuable insights... View Article

BENCH Headquarters breaks ground in Manila

BENCH Headquarters, a 24-storey office building for Philippines’ leading clothing and lifestyle brand, has broken ground in Manila. The project brings new offices, state-of-the-art design studios and event spaces together under one roof, creating a permanent home for the company... View Article

Tips on how to add natural light into your home

Bringing natural light into your home is always better than adding artificial lights. Natural light bathes the rooms in your home with a rich, full-spectrum hue that electric lightbulbs simply cannot duplicate. This natural lighting helps to increase the feel-good... View Article

Taikang Financial Centre below-ground works complete

The foundations and below-ground works of the new Taikang Financial Centre in Wuhan completed this week. Construction of the three towers within the 266,000 square metre development have now begun towards the centre’s planned completion in 2025. Founded in 1996,... View Article

HOK Names Eli Hoisington and Susan Klumpp Williams as Co-CEOs

Global architecture practice HOK has appointed Eli Hoisington and Susan Klumpp Williams as its new co-chief executive officers, succeeding Bill Hellmuth who passed away on April 6, shortly after his scheduled retirement. Hoisington and Klumpp Williams, who have served as... View Article

Show Preview: The home front

27 – 29 JUNE | MANCHESTER CENTRAL Throughout the UK, the housing sector is facing unprecedented challenges. From uncertainty in government funding, incoming new regulations, and the pressing need for more homes, to the equally pressing need to maintain and improve... View Article

Fencing solutions that will stand the test of time

All property developments require a fencing solution that is attractive, durable and low maintenance. Here, John Abernethie of Birkdale looks at why it’s time to switch from traditional to more modern options. When specifying a fencing system, certain characteristics should... View Article

Manage moisture & avoid floor failure

Excess subfloor moisture causes floor failure and costly delays to projects. Stephen Boulton of F Ball & Co provides some crucial advice for developers to help them guard against the problem when installing floorcoverings. Unchecked subfloor moisture, whether residual construction... View Article

Futureproof your foundations

The NHBC’s Richard Smith shares some of the key learnings from its latest report, which looks at how to futureproof foundations against climate change. The NHBC Foundation is committed to providing high quality research and practical guidance to support the... View Article