Hung Shui Kiu in Hong Kong's New Territories is undergoing a transformation, blending rural landscapes with logistics yards. The project's success hinges on market buy-in, with its first test being the recent site tender. Despite a property downturn, a single bid was received, which some view as a success given the project's scale and complexity.
Russian nationals Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov, known for "rooftopping," were arrested and arraigned in New York on charges including reckless endangerment after scaling the Empire State Building and unfurling a peace banner. They face multiple charges and spent their first night in separate jail cells.
Russian urban climbers Angela Nikolau and Ivan Kuznetsov were arrested after illegally scaling the Empire State Building to a height of 1,454 feet. They unfurled a banner and Kuznetsov proposed to Nikolau before being apprehended by police and charged with multiple offenses.
Authorities stated the pilot who crashed a small plane into Beijing's CITIC Tower, killing himself and injuring 13, suffered from chronic insomnia and anxiety and acted for personal reasons. The pilot, identified as Liu, had expressed suicidal thoughts in his diary.
A pilot who crashed a light aircraft into Beijing's tallest building, the CITIC Group headquarters, on June 26 died from "personal reasons" after suffering from anxiety and repeatedly writing about suicide in his diary, authorities revealed Thursday. The incident injured 13 others.
The pilot who crashed a small plane into Beijing's CITIC Tower, injuring 13, suffered from mental health issues and wrote about suicide in his diary, authorities stated. The incident raises aviation safety concerns due to the building's proximity to government facilities.
Russian artists Angela Nikolau and Vanya Beerkus climbed the Empire State Building's spire, unfurling a peace banner. The stunt, possibly a marriage proposal, ended with their arrests. Security at the landmark is high.
Two individuals, believed to be Russian "rooftoppers" Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus, were arrested after scaling the Empire State Building spire for a marriage proposal and unfurling a banner. The stunt, which occurred Wednesday afternoon, led to street closures in Manhattan. No injuries were reported.
Two individuals climbed the Empire State Building's antenna in New York City on Wednesday, unfurling a peace banner before being arrested. The apparent couple, reportedly from Russia, were taken into custody without incident, and no injuries were reported.
Russian daredevil artists Angela Nikolau and Vanya Beerkus climbed the Empire State Building's spire in New York to unfurl a "world peace" banner, leading to their arrest. The stunt appeared to be a marriage proposal.
Two individuals were arrested after climbing the Empire State Building's spire, unfurling a banner, and staging an apparent marriage proposal. Identified as "rooftoppers" Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus, they were monitored by NYPD during the stunt on the iconic New York City landmark.
Four days after a small plane crashed into Beijing's CITIC Tower, killing the pilot and injuring 13, official information remains scarce. China's strict censorship has extended beyond typical political discourse, raising questions about the incident's cause and the government's handling of information.
A new 860-foot skyscraper at 262 Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan has blocked the iconic view of the Empire State Building from the Flatiron district, sparking widespread public outrage. The luxury tower, built using 'air rights' zoning loopholes, contrasts sharply with New York City's affordable housing crisis and new pied-à-terre tax.
A two-seater plane crashed into Citic Tower in Beijing on Saturday, injuring 13 people. The pilot was the only person on board. The building was evacuated and debris scattered across the central business district. Investigations are ongoing.
A light aircraft crashed into the 109-storey CITIC Tower in Beijing, China, on Friday around 5:40 p.m. local time, shattering two glass panels and forcing the evacuation of the city's tallest skyscraper. Casualties and the cause remain unconfirmed by Chinese authorities.
A small aircraft crashed into Beijing's CITIC Tower, the city's tallest skyscraper, on Friday. Emergency crews responded to the scene, where a large hole was visible in the upper floors. The cause of the incident and any potential casualties remain unclear as authorities have not issued an official statement.
A small aircraft reportedly collided with Beijing's CITIC Tower, the city's tallest skyscraper. Social media footage showed debris falling and the aircraft's tail on the ground. Emergency services responded, but authorities have not yet commented.
An aircraft struck the upper floors of a 528-meter tower, causing wreckage to fall and prompting urgent evacuations. Police cordoned off the area, and ambulances were seen near the building.
India's major cities are seeing a rise in skyscrapers, but safety concerns are paramount. The National Building Code mandates fire safety, structural integrity, and electrical safety for buildings over 15 meters, with implementation by municipal bodies and fire services.
Manhattanhenge, a twice-yearly phenomenon where the setting sun aligns with Manhattan's street grid, occurred on Thursday, with a fuller view expected on Friday, and repeats on July 11 and 12, attracting photographers and crowds.
A Trump Tower project in Tbilisi, Georgia, is planned on land partly owned by Uta Ivanishvili, son of US-sanctioned leader Bidzina Ivanishvili. The deal raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest due to the Trump Organization's involvement.
Denver is piloting a "thermal energy network" to heat and cool downtown buildings using sewage and geothermal heat, aiming to cut climate pollution and reduce costs. The innovative "ambient loop" system could serve as a model for other cities.
Donald Trump bragged about renovations to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, comparing its length to skyscrapers and defending the no-bid contract awarded to Atlantic Industrial Coatings. A lawsuit has been filed against the Interior Department and National Park Service over the "American flag blue" paint.
NPR's Steve Inskeep visits Shenzhen, a city in southern China, known for its skyscrapers and urban villages.
