Construction is underway on The Orchard Place in Dubai. Designed by SPECTRUM Architecture, the scheme integrates residential, commercial, and office spaces within a unified development. Built over a central five-storey podium connecting two high-rise towers, the project translates extensive research into site topography, climate, and modern urban living into physical form. Active structural works are currently progressing on the site.
The architecture practice Snøhetta has revealed designs for Sweetbird North, an 8-story mixed-use development in the Miami Design District. The 120,000 square foot project for Raycliff Capital features workspace, retail units and a hurricane-resistant stainless steel mesh façade. The scheme marks a structural shift toward greater density in the area, incorporating integrated vertical gardens and outdoor office terraces.
The Snøhetta-designed Shanghai Grand Opera House will officially open on October 17, 2026. Currently entering its final development phase, the venue has scheduled 82 performances across 47 productions for its inaugural season, which runs until February 20, 2027. The project features three specialist auditoriums and an accessible public roofscape.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has officially opened Hyatt Place Jiaxing Nanhu, debuting the brand in the historic water town of Jiaxing, China. The new 241-room hotel expands Hyatt's presence in the Yangtze River Delta region, offering modern rooms, 24-hour dining and business amenities near South Lake.
Developer Sun Property has officially launched S-Light Tower, a new twin-tower apartment complex in South Da Nang. Located within the Sun NeO City urban area, the 22-storey waterfront development will deliver nearly 800 residential units. The project features a distinctive crane-inspired design and aims to capitalised on major regional transport upgrades and expanding local tourism demand.
Miraval Resorts and Spas has opened its first international location, Miraval The Red Sea, on Shura Island in Saudi Arabia. Announced on 9 June 2026, the 180-room adults-only wellness retreat blends the brand's mindfulness philosophy with local heritage. The eco-friendly resort features the largest spa on the island, plant-forward dining and specialised wellness programs powered completely by renewable energy.
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