International
BIG Architects Selected to Design Green-Roofed Mega Development in Suburban Paris
Danish architectural firm Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), along with Tess, Transsolar, Base, Transitec and Michel Forgue will design Europa City, a massive mixed-use development planned for the greater Paris area.
IHG Debuts Crowne Plaza Madinah Near Second Holiest Spot in the Islamic World
Intercontinental Hotels Group has announced the opening of its latest hospitality venue, Crowne Plaza Madinah.
Emirates Airline to Build Five Residential Towers at Dubai Silicon Oasis
Emirates Airline is adding to its rapid expanding aviation empire property development after recently signing an agreement with Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority.
Jones Lang LaSalle Launches Hong Kong Luxury Serviced Apartments
Jones Lang LaSalle has announced the launch of Hong Kong’s newest luxury residences.
Yardi Europe Confirms INREV Membership
Yardi Systems Inc., a developer of software solutions for the real estate investment, asset and property management industry announced its membership in INREV, the Netherlands-based organisation for Investors in Non-listed Real Estate Vehicles.
Hines-Developed Industrial Facility in Sao Pãulo Receives LEED Silver Pre-Certification, First of its Kind in Brazil
Brazil’s growing economic climate, spurred on by major upcoming events such as the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Olympic Games hosted by Rio de Janeiro, is providing an exciting investment climate for big real estate players.
Cairo Festival City Mall Wins Best Built & Future Retail Project in The Middle East in 2013
At the Real Estate in The Middle East 2013 Award Ceremony held on March 29, Cityscape Awards announced Cairo Festival City Mall as the winner of the Best Built & Future Retail Project.
JV Awarded $95 Million Construction Contract for Second Phase of 4,980-Unit Star City Project in Emerging Myanmar Market
A subsidiary of Bouygues Construction, Dragages Singapore Pte Ltd., in a joint venture with SPA Project Management Pte Ltd., has signed a €74 million ($94.6 million) contract to design and build the second phase of Star City in Myanmar.
W Hotel and Residences to Debut in Israel
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. is bringing its W hotel brand to Israel.
Google Announces $390 Million Data Center Expansion in Belgium
Google has announced a $390 million (300 million Euro) investment in the expansion of its data center in Belgium.