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Octagon soars to new heights, as Birmingham counts down to its new tallest building The world's first pure octagonal high-rise residential building is now just months away from claiming its place in Birmingham’s history books. With the core reaching level 40 and floorplates reaching level 35, Octagon has already begun offering unparalleled views of the city below. On completion, the Octagon will stand proudly at 155 meters (410 feet) tall, as a testament to Birmingham's burgeoning skyline. The pair of tower cranes have now reached their final height, allowing main contractor Midgard to construct the remaining 10 floors of the building core ahead of its practical completion, scheduled for summer 2025. The Octagon isn't just a feat of engineering; designed by Howells Architects, it's a testament to innovation in architectural design. As the world's first pure octagonal high-rise residential building, it stands as an example of progress and possibility in Birmingham. This milestone marks a significant leap forward in Paradise’s commitment to deliver a world-class estate and with a true mixed-use proposition by providing 370 spacious new Build to Rent (BtR) homes. Birmingham is the second fastest-growing city centre population in the UK, ahead of cities like Manchester and Leeds, with 7,000 new residential units either being built or planned across the city centre. Backed by global real estate investor City Developments Limited (CDL) https://lnkd.in/eBihckum

// 🔥 Towering Achievement for Billbergia Group: Peake Tower Tops Out as Rhodes Central’s Tallest Structure 🏗 Billbergia, the acclaimed developer, has achieved a significant milestone in the construction of Stage Two of Rhodes Central, with the ‘topping out’ of Peake Tower, a towering 48-level residential apartment building. 🏢 This milestone solidifies Peake Tower’s status as the tallest structure in Rhodes, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing $2.5 billion Rhodes Central project, a sprawling three-stage master-planned precinct situated in Sydney’s inner-west. 💪 Stage Two encompasses a total of 674 apartments spread across two high-rise buildings, namely Peake Tower and Oasis. Additionally, it entails the provision of $70 million worth of essential community infrastructure, including a versatile 9,100-square-meter multipurpose community recreation and childcare center. This development is made possible through a strategic planning agreement with the City of Canada Bay. 🌲 Developer: Billbergia Group Architecture: SJB #propertydevelopment #architecture #futurecities #sydneyproperty #construction #urbanrenewal #urbanplanning #apartments #investment #masterplan #mixeduse #sydneyconstruction #constructionlife #property https://lnkd.in/gkiPkbxd

**UPDATE**The Telus Boot, a landmark office tower in #burnabyrealestate , is set to be transformed into residential towers as part of the Central Park Commons development project. The redevelopment plan, approved by the City of Burnaby, involves constructing five towers in two phases. The first phase includes two market rental apartment buildings of 31 and 38 stories, while the second phase will feature three strata high-rise residential buildings.

"As provinces and cities begin to allow for more density, they must also reconsider long-standing rules that no longer make sense. Single-stair buildings are no panacea but offer a type of housing that could rapidly flourish, if given the chance." Interesting editorial piece from The Globe and Mail exploring the need to update our building rules to unlock the potential of gentle density homes. In this case, it is about relaxing requirements that any multi-unit residential building in Canada over two storeys must be equipped with two separate exit (egress) staircases. Small Housing recently developed a Case Study report exploring this very issue, detailing this emerging movement across Canada to change the National Building Code to allow for single-egress residential buildings. As the report outlines, at the forefront of the movement is LGA Architectural Partners and David Hine, who are seeking to amend the NBC so as to allow single-egress buildings of up to six storeys above grade. Small Housing is watching this space with interest, as enabling greater design flexibility can be decisive in determining the financial viability of gentle density housing projects. You can explore this case study, as well as a suite of other case studies on various gentle density topics, over on our Gentle Density Toolbox - https://lnkd.in/gathe7DG https://lnkd.in/gUcRwj_X Tamara White Aina Adashynski David Sisk Vienna Braux Jeff Waters, P.Eng.

400 new houses will be built over two residential buildings as part of the two-acre project at 18 Blackfriars Road, with 40% of those dwellings expected to be affordable. A new office block will also be built as part of the plan. It will include 20,000 square feet of reasonably priced workspace. The project's proposals progress for an on-site permit for the two residential towers, the highest of which would rise at 184.2 metres, and the office building, whose height is expected to be 199.28 metres. The three towers will have varying floors - 22, 40, and 45 stories. The project designed by Foster Partners includes ideas for a brand-new public area with facilities including dining, shopping, and educational opportunities. Three connected areas will be constructed on the public area's ground level: the Rotunda, Hatters Yard and a new playground. The development, located near the River Thames, will strive to reduce the usage of embodied carbon by 20% to 30% when compared to the standard set by the Greater London Authority. The project will use an all-electric approach with ground and air source heating and cooling to reduce onsite emissions. #realestate #ukproperty #uk #estatenews #ukhousing #investment #investinrealestate #internationalrealestate #realestateinvestors #estateplanning #investmentopportunities #caernarfonestate

Amenities, amenities, amenities. It is easy for me to geek out when it comes to a multifamily conversation like this. Amenities is the fun conversation, but then we also have the reality of Massachusetts' new stringent energy code requirements. Massachusetts has committed to leading the country for sustainable practices and the new codes are here to stay. As architects, the reality is we must learn and adapt quickly and inform our clients on what this entails. There are now 20 municipalities that are "Specialized Opt-in" communities. This will essentially make Passive House the future for multifamily buildings. You need an expert by your side when navigating these waters. #housingforall #affordablehousing #multifamily #sustainability https://lnkd.in/eVziaAxc

As reported by Building Magazine, The City of London is currently experiencing a significant surge in development proposals, with 18 major new schemes, most tall, concentrated around Bishopsgate. Steve Watts, TTa Director and Vice Chair of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), offers his views through the article, on what lies behind the latest cycle of development and what might hold it back. The piece highlights that the number of planning applications has risen by 25% year-on-year. However, despite this surge, only some projects are expected to proceed simultaneously due to industry capacity and market demand. Steve says: “Everyone did try to be a perfume bottle… Now, it’s a lot more nuanced than that. You’ve got to think about how the building is going to be used, a much richer mix of amenities, the blurring between the private and the public, the activity of the ground floor, and social value.” Read the full article here: bit.ly/4b9EXCF #TallBuildings #LondonConstruction #ConstructionIndustry #CityofLondon