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.
A consortium led by Frasers Property has submitted the highest bid of S$2.1 billion for the Bayshore Drive mixed-use site in Singapore. Spanning over 57,000 square metres, this key parcel will form the only integrated transport, retail and residential hub in the new Bayshore precinct, linking directly to Bedok South MRT station and a new bus interchange.
Aldar has announced Yas Point, a new six billion dirham waterfront development on the northern shore of Abu Dhabi's Yas Island. The massive mixed-use masterplan spans 600,000 square metres and will feature 1,600 residences, a five-star resort hotel and an international school. The project focuses heavily on walkability, incorporating three public parks and a 700-metre shoreline promenade alongside the first northern beach on the island.
Japanese developer Mitsubishi Estate has partnered with Central Pattana to build a 43-billion-yen mixed-use tower in Bangkok. Located in the popular Siam Square area, the 42-storey development will blend flagship luxury retail, modern workspaces, and the Thai debut of 25hours hotels. Construction is underway and phase openings will start in 2027.
Ayala Land has increased its capital investment in the 320-hectare Lio Estate in El Nido, Palawan, to cater to growing demand for long-stay tourism and second homes. The expansion includes new transport links, a 3.7-kilometre boardwalk and a 16.3-hectare mixed-use district called Sitio Aplaya, while dedicating more than half of the coastal development to protected ecological zones.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has approved a €25 million local currency loan for Tavan Bogd Holdings. The capital will fund the first phase of the Gerlug Green Complex in Ulaanbaatar, a mixed-use development creating sustainable housing for 1,000 people and commercial space for 30 businesses while targeting international EDGE green certification.