Work has officially begun on the preservation, restoration, and rehabilitation of Kinh Thien Palace at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi. Attended by General Secretary and President To Lam, the groundbreaking marks the start of a major project backed by 15 years of interdisciplinary research and UNESCO consultations. Developer Sun Group has been selected to construct the historical restoration, which forms the first step of a long-term capital master plan.
Arada has submitted initial planning applications for its AED12 billion Thameside West regeneration project to the London Borough of Newham. The first stage will deliver nearly 1,500 homes, including two buildings providing 100% social rent. Spanning 47 acres in the Royal Docks, the landscape-led masterplan incorporates a seven-acre public park, a one-kilometre waterfront walk and plans for a new DLR station.
French luxury brand Bugatti has announced its first branded residential development in the United States, launching Bugatti Residences Miami. Situated along the Miami River in Brickell, the project is being developed alongside Prosper Group and Versluys Group. With architectural design by Brandon Haw Architecture and interiors by Yabu Pushelberg, the waterfront scheme is scheduled to go to market in 2027.
Design and consulting firm WSB has acquired Poly, Inc., an established architecture and engineering outfit headquartered in Dothan, Alabama. The deal expands WSB’s presence in the Southeast and along the Gulf Coast while enhancing its municipal, environmental and federal design capabilities. Poly brings extensive technical expertise, including a background of designing more than 130 military training ranges across the US and overseas.
Abu Dhabi developer Aldar has announced the launch of Yas Riva Reserve, a gated villa community to the northeast of Yas Island. Featuring 292 four-, five- and six-bedroom villas, including 45 waterfront units with pontoon options, the development links directly to Yas Island via a new bridge. Sales open on 26 September with prices starting from AED 7.9 million.
A consortium comprising A&O TEC, Prior+Partners, ZHA, Homa, Buro Happold, Systematica and Fichtner has presented the Benghazi 2050: Next Generation City Plan. The scheme introduces a Spatial Strategy alongside a Digital Planning Hub, combining 3D urban models, GIS data and environmental metrics. Designed as an adaptable framework, the project aims to guide sustainable expansion, reconnect the historic coastal city with its waterfront and coordinate infrastructure investments through to 2050.
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